Funke Akindele’s latest Nollywood film, Behind The Scenes, has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing over ₦200 million nationwide.
Box Office Milestone
The movie crossed the ₦200 million mark in its first weekend after nationwide release on December 12, 2025, following advance screenings.
Distributor FilmOne Entertainment hailed it as the biggest opening of 2025, breaking five records and drawing 34,548 ticket sales. This cements Akindele’s status as the “Queen of Box Office.”
Akindele’s Reaction
Funke Akindele expressed jubilation over the haul, thanking fans for their support in filling cinemas. FilmOne shared the news on Instagram, crediting audience love for the success.
Past Hits Comparison
Her prior film Everybody Loves Jenifa set records with ₦72 million opening and over ₦1.8 billion total, surpassing A Tribe Called Judah‘s ₦113 million debut.
Omo Ghetto: The Saga remains Nollywood’s all-time top earner at over ₦1.5 billion. The film features stars like Iyabo Ojo and Destiny Etiko and continues screening.
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