Funke Akindele Makes History as “Behind the Scenes” Crosses ₦2.1 Billion at Nigerian Box Office
Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again rewritten box office history as her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, officially surpassed ₦2.1 billion in ticket sales, becoming the first Nigerian film to cross the ₦2 billion mark.
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The blockbuster’s success extends beyond Nigeria, recording over $111,256 in Canada and an additional $190,249 across North America, signaling growing global interest in Nigerian cinema. From packed cinemas in Lagos and Abuja to theaters in Toronto and other overseas cities, the film has attracted widespread attention.
With this milestone, Behind the Scenes now stands as the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time across Africa, the UK, and Ireland. The achievement also makes Akindele the first Nigerian filmmaker to top the African box office for three consecutive years.
Industry observers say the record-breaking performance underscores Nollywood’s rising global influence and the increasing appetite for African stories on the world stage. Akindele’s latest success further cements her status as one of the most powerful figures in African filmmaking, proving that locally told stories can achieve international impact.
Funke Akindele Makes History as “Behind the Scenes” Crosses ₦2.1 Billion at Nigerian Box Office