Tag: Movie industry Nigeria

  • Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

    Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

    Photo Credit: Guardian Life

    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/

    Guardian Life
    2025-12-29

  • Nkechi Blessing hints she’s stepping back from film production over “losses”

    Nkechi Blessing hints she’s stepping back from film production over “losses”

    Photo Credit: The Nation
    2025-12-28 07:25:00

    A report by The Nation says actress Nkechi Blessing has suggested she may stop film production, citing financial losses and frustration with the business side of making movies.

    The comments have fueled online debate about whether Nollywood economics are pushing more talent toward influencing, brand deals, and direct-to-audience formats.

    Also noted by Kemi Filani (Website): “Nkechi Blessing hints on abandoning movie production due to losses.” (https://www.kemifilani.ng/)

    Separately, The Nation (Website) reported: “…might stop film production due to losses…” (https://thenationonlineng.net/)

    Echotitbits take: If producers can’t recoup transparently, the industry risks a talent drain into faster-paying lanes. Watch for whether she shares specifics (distribution, marketing costs, piracy, or platform terms); that detail is what turns a viral quote into an industry conversation.

    Source: The Nation — December 27, 2025 — https://thenationonlineng.net/nkechi-blessing-hints-at-abandoning-movie-production/

    The Nation December 27, 2025