In a report by TVC News, Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has reached a staggering milestone as her new film, Behind The Scenes, officially becomes the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of 2025. The production has reportedly earned over ₦512 million within its first week of release, signaling a dominant start for the industry this year.
The film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, confirmed the achievement via social media, noting that the project shattered five separate opening-weekend records. This rapid financial success places Akindele ahead of her previous benchmarks, further solidifying her reputation as the “Queen of the Box Office.”
Industry analysts point out that the movie’s pace is unprecedented, reaching the half-billion naira mark faster than any other local title this year. Fans and critics alike have flooded social platforms to celebrate the filmmaker’s ability to consistently draw massive crowds to cinemas.
* Legit NG reports: “Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes crosses ₦2.4bn, topping box office charts.”
* FilmOne Entertainment stated on Instagram: “Fastest Nollywood movie to hit ₦500M… This is what belief looks like.”
Echotitbits take: Funke Akindele continues to prove that she has cracked the code for Nigerian cinema-goers. This record-breaking run suggests that despite economic shifts, high-quality indigenous storytelling with aggressive marketing still commands massive purchasing power. Watch for this film to potentially challenge the ₦1 billion mark before the end of its theatrical run.
Source: TVC News — https://www.tvcnews.tv/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-becomes-highest-grossing-nollywood-film-of-2025/ February 14, 2026
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Funke Akindele Shatters Box Office Records with Latest Nollywood Hit
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Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Makes History with N2 Billion Box Office Record
In a post shared by TheCable Lifestyle, Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has once again redefined cinematic success as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, officially became the first Nigerian movie to cross the ₦2 billion mark at the box office. The film reached this unprecedented milestone in record time, further cementing Akindele’s status as the undisputed “Queen of the Box Office.”
The movie had already signaled its dominance early on, hitting the ₦500 million mark in just 12 days. Its continued momentum into February 2026 showcases the growing purchasing power of the Nigerian cinema-going audience and the immense appeal of Akindele’s storytelling. The actress and producer expressed her profound gratitude to her fans, whom she affectionately calls “family,” for their unwavering support.
Behind The Scenes has outpaced her previous record-breaking hits like A Tribe Called Judah, suggesting that Nollywood’s commercial ceiling is continuing to rise. The film’s success is being viewed as a “movement” rather than just a theatrical run, with FilmOne distribution confirming that the numbers have “shattered all previous records” in Africa.
This milestone comes at a time when Nollywood is seeking more international showcase opportunities, with two other unnamed Nigerian films recently selected for Hollywood showcases. Akindele’s success provides a blueprint for commercial viability that combines local relatability with high production standards.
* FilmOne Entertainment (via Instagram): “Behind the Scenes has officially BROKEN and SHATTERED records hitting over 2 BILLION at the box office.”
* Funke Akindele (via Instagram): “This is now a movement and we love to see it! I am grateful to God and my fans.”
Echotitbits take:
Funke Akindele isn’t just making movies; she’s building an empire that rival Hollywood’s mid-budget successes. Crossing ₦2 billion is a massive psychological and financial win for Nollywood, likely leading to increased venture capital interest in the industry. Watch for Akindele to potentially announce a global streaming deal or an international franchise expansion next.
Source: TheCable Lifestyle — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/behind-the-scenes-is-first-nollywood-film-to-cross-n2b-mark/ February 2, 2026
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Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” Breaks N2 Billion Record
According to BusinessDay, Funke Akindele’s latest directorial effort, *Behind The Scenes (BTS)*, has become the first West African film to surpass ₦2.29 billion at the Nigerian domestic box office. The drama explores the emotional toll of “black tax” and has held the number-one spot for six consecutive weeks, reportedly outperforming major Hollywood titles in the local market.
Additional reporting cited in the item notes wider industry momentum around box-office stars and awards chatter, with Vanguard pointing to Akindele and Timini Egbuson as among the most featured stars of the season.
**Echotitbits take:** This is more than a financial win; it is cultural validation. By tackling “black tax”—a deeply relatable Nigerian experience—Akindele is proving that local stories, told with strong production value, can beat big-budget foreign franchises. Expect a surge in social‑realist Nollywood dramas as producers chase this formula.
Source: Premium Times – https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/849186-funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-hits-over-n2-billion-becomes-highest-grossing-nollywood-film.html (January 23, 2026)
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Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” storms past ₦1.1bn and rewrites Nollywood’s box-office history
2025-12-31 16:00:00
According to BellaNaija, Funke Akindele’s latest film Behind The Scenes has crossed ₦1.1 billion at the Nigerian box office within weeks of release, reinforcing her run of record-breaking cinema numbers.
FilmOne Entertainment highlighted the milestone as a speed record for West Africa, pointing to a strong Boxing Day surge that helped push the film over the line.
The milestone is also reigniting industry debate about distribution transparency, screen allocation, and how blockbuster runs are being managed across cinemas.
- FilmOne Entertainment (X): “Fastest film in West Africa to cross ₦1B+.”
- Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “Fastest film in West Africa to gross over ₦1 billion.”
Echotitbits take: Nollywood’s ceiling keeps moving—but the next battleground is trust: transparent reporting, fair scheduling, and whether exhibitors and distributors can avoid a “rigged system” narrative as the money grows.
Source: BellaNaija — 2025-12-30 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/funke-akindele-behind-scenes-1bn-record/
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Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate
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2025-12-29
Figures cited by Guardian Life show Behind The Scenes has crossed ₦1.1 billion at the box office just 19 days after hitting cinemas.
The milestone was amplified across social media and quickly became a talking point about distribution strength, repeat viewings, and “event film” marketing in Nollywood.
It also fuels debate about whether cinema dominance is widening the gap between blockbuster producers and mid-budget filmmakers.
Verification
- Nairametrics (X): “Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ grosses N1.1 billion…”
- The Leader (Website): “officially crossed the ₦1.1 billion mark in cinema earnings…”
Echotitbits take: This is a market signal: the “holiday-window” arms race is accelerating. Watch for third‑party box office reporting, how long the film sustains weekly numbers, and whether rivals shift release calendars to avoid direct clashes.
Source: Guardian Life — December 29, 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-hits-%E2%82%A61-1bn-in-19-days/
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Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” breaks ₦200m opening-weekend mark
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2025-12-16According to The Guardian, Funke Akindele’s film Behind The Scenes crossed ₦200 million in its opening weekend, citing FilmOne’s performance announcement and admissions figures.
The report highlights how strong distribution, marketing and screen allocation can turn local titles into blockbuster runs.
The next signal to watch is whether the film sustains momentum beyond opening weekend.
FilmOne/Instagram reposts: “crosses ₦200M in one weekend…”
Note: “A second mainstream outlet confirmation with a direct quote was not available in retrieved sources for this session.”
Analysis/Echotitbits take: This strengthens the argument that Nollywood’s theatrical ceiling is rising if execution is tight. Watch week-two drop-off, piracy impact, and diaspora screenings that can extend the revenue tail.
Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) — December 16, 2025 (https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-records-over-%e2%82%a6200m-in-opening-weekend)
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Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” smashes ₦200m opening weekend mark
According to P.M. News, Funke Akindele’s latest cinema release, Behind The Scenes, crossed the ₦200 million threshold in its opening weekend, extending her run as one of Nollywood’s most bankable box-office names. In the report, FilmOne Entertainment (the distributor) is credited with describing the performance as the biggest opening weekend of 2025 so far, with multiple opening-weekend benchmarks reportedly broken in the process. TheNation’s coverage also reproduces a distributor caption praising Nigerian audiences for filling cinemas, framing the milestone as both a commercial win and a signal of sustained momentum for theatrical Nollywood releases in December. • The Nation Newspaper (TheNationOnlineNG): “Behind The Scenes crossed ₦200M in just one weekend…” • FilmOne Entertainment (Instagram, via distributor caption reproduced by The Nation): “We call her the Queen of Box Office for a reason!” Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is a strong indicator that the “December cinema season” remains a major revenue window for Nollywood—if the legs hold beyond week one, expect more aggressive marketing pushes, piracy warnings, and competing studios timing their own releases to chase the same audience attention. Source: P.M. News — December 15, 2025 — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/12/15/%E2%82%A6200- million-in-one-weekend-funke- akindele-does-it-again-at-the- box-office/ -
Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo Fly Out Together for UK Premiere of Behind The Scenes
Photo Credit: Video via Instagram @funkejenifaakindele / @iyaboojofespris (screenshot)
A light-hearted travel video of Nollywood heavyweights Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo has delighted fans as the duo jetted off to the United Kingdom for the international premiere of Funke’s new movie Behind The Scenes.
The clip, posted on Instagram, shows the actresses laughing, chatting and filming each other as they head to the airport and board their flight. For many fans, the cheerful energy between the two women was just as exciting as the film itself, especially given how often Nollywood friendships and feuds become talking points online.
Comment sections quickly filled with fans celebrating the support among the actresses and hyping the movie’s UK cinema run. Others joked that the UK was not ready for the duo’s combined “wahala” on premiere night, turning the travel vlog into instant Detty December content.
Source: Instagram/ Instagram @funkejenifaakindele / @iyaboojofespris, reel highlighting Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo’s trip to the UK for the Behind The Scenes premiere.