Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again shattered records, with her latest cinematic offering, 'Behind the Scenes,' achieving a monumental box office milestone. The film has grossed a staggering ₦1.77 billion in Nigeria, securing its position as the number one film for the weekend.
Celebrating a Collective Victory
The impressive achievement was officially announced by the movie's distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, via an Instagram post. The company expressed profound gratitude to cinema audiences across the nation for their unwavering support and patronage, which made the feat possible.
"Sure, we wouldn't have done this without you and your love," FilmOne's post read. "Behind the Scenes hits a whopping ₦1.77B, also standing as the number one film of the weekend. Thank you to everyone for the love and support so far."
Reacting to the joyous news, Akindele took to her own Instagram page to celebrate what she described as a collective victory. She thanked God and her legion of fans, urging them to keep the momentum going. "BIG WIN! THANK GOD and my amazing fans!!! This is for us! Behind the Scenes is still showing in cinemas nationwide! Go watch it again and let's go harder," the elated filmmaker and actress wrote.
A Record-Breaking Trajectory
This new financial landmark represents a significant leap from the film's earlier record. 'Behind the Scenes' had previously crossed the ₦1 billion mark in just 19 days, earning the title of the fastest Nollywood movie to reach that benchmark. Since that initial explosion, the film has maintained powerful momentum, consistently pulling large crowds to cinemas in every corner of the country.
The film's success story is particularly striking given the industry tensions reported during the December cinema season. Several movie producers, including those behind 'Behind the Scenes,' had raised concerns about a perceived boycott by cinemas. Complaints included allegations of poor screening times, limited showings, and reduced promotion for certain films.
Despite these distribution challenges, audience demand proved insurmountable. The film powered through to deliver one of the most impressive box office runs in the history of Nigerian cinema, further cementing Akindele's unique ability to connect with viewers and draw them to theatres regardless of external industry pressures.
Solidifying a Box Office Dynasty
This latest triumph reinforces Funke Akindele's undisputed reign as Nollywood's box office queen. She currently holds the all-time record for the highest-grossing Nollywood film with 'Everybody Loves Jenifa,' which earned ₦1.88 billion.
A closer look at the industry's top performers reveals her sheer dominance:
- Everybody Loves Jenifa (₦1.88bn)
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga
- Battle on Buka Street
- A Tribe Called Judah
Akindele remarkably owns four of the top five highest-grossing Nollywood films ever released. With 'Behind the Scenes' still actively showing in cinemas nationwide, industry watchers and fans alike are keenly watching. There are high expectations that the film will continue its climb, potentially challenging the very top spots on the all-time chart and writing yet another chapter in Akindele's legendary career.
