Funke Akindele, Nigeria's highest-grossing filmmaker, has announced her next feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, set for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026. The announcement follows her landmark box-office successes and marks a new chapter for the award-winning actress, producer, and director.
All-Star Cast and Creative Team
The film is produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. It brings together one of Nollywood's most accomplished ensemble casts, including Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, and Wunmi Toriola. The cast also features award-winning singer Waje, Afrobeats star Shoday, and entertainment personalities Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho, and Ayomide Iwasokun.
Storyline and Themes
The Four is a powerful, emotionally charged drama celebrating friendship, motherhood, resilience, and the extraordinary strength of ordinary women. Set between the picturesque Odu Community and the vibrant pulse of the city, the film follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women whose journey to fight for the future of a young man they love tests their courage, faith, and loyalty in unimaginable ways.
Through music, fashion, language, tradition, and breathtaking cinematography, the film celebrates Nigeria's rich cultural identity while weaving together authentic storytelling centred on hope, sacrifice, and the enduring power of unity.
Funke Akindele's Vision
"Audiences have grown with us over the years, and they expect stories that entertain while reflecting who we are," said Funke Akindele, writer, director, and producer of The Four. "With The Four, we are exploring the relationships that shape us, challenge us, and stay with us. I think audiences will find a part of themselves in this story."
Funke Akindele has become one of the defining forces in African cinema, directing and producing a string of record-breaking theatrical releases including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa, and Behind The Scenes. Her films have repeatedly rewritten Nigerian box-office history, cementing her position as the country's highest-grossing filmmaker and one of the continent's most influential creative voices.
Release and Distribution
The Four opens in cinemas globally on December 11, exclusively distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. The announcement has generated excitement among Nollywood fans, who eagerly anticipate another cinematic milestone from Akindele.
