The Nigerian film industry is witnessing a remarkable period of success, with two of its top actress-producers celebrating significant box office achievements. While Funke Akindele's latest project has shattered a major financial record, Toyin Abraham is also making waves with the impressive performance of her new cinematic offering.
Funke Akindele's Historic Billion-Naira Feat
Funke Akindele's film, 'Behind The Scenes,' has officially become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2025. The project, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, crossed the coveted ₦1 billion mark at the box office barely two weeks after its release. This announcement, made on December 30, 2025, cements Akindele's position as a box office powerhouse.
The distributor revealed that the movie's performance was record-breaking from its opening weekend. 'Behind The Scenes' reportedly shattered five opening-weekend records, including achieving the highest single-day gross ever on Boxing Day, where it earned a staggering ₦129.5 million in just 24 hours. FilmOne Entertainment described the achievement as historic, noting it is now the fastest film in West Africa to reach the ₦1 billion milestone.
In a grateful post on Instagram, Funke Akindele attributed the success to divine favor and unwavering fan support. She expressed profound thanks to the moviegoers who filled cinemas, her distributors, supportive colleagues, and the entire cast and crew. 'Behind The Scenes' now joins Akindele's elite club of billion-naira films, following the monumental successes of 'A Tribe Called Judah' and 'Everybody Loves Jenifa.' The latter still holds the title of Nollywood's highest-grossing film of all time.
Toyin Abraham's Confident Celebration for 'Oversabi Aunty'
Amidst Akindele's landmark achievement, fellow star Toyin Abraham has been confidently celebrating her own cinematic victory. Taking to her Instagram page, Abraham shared that her new movie, 'Oversabi Aunty,' has grossed an impressive ₦382,897,436 at the box office.
What makes this figure particularly significant for Abraham is the speed of this accumulation. She revealed that reaching this financial milestone took just 11 days, a notable improvement compared to her previous films, which typically took about three weeks to achieve similar numbers.
In her social media post, the actress and producer poured out her gratitude. "Honestly, I can't thank God and you, my amazing fans, enough. Without your love and support, I am nothing. Achieving this kind of milestone in just 11 days is huge for me! What took 3 weeks before, we've now done in 11 days," she wrote.
Abraham passionately encouraged her followers to keep the momentum going. She urged fans to see the film in cinemas nationwide, describing 'Oversabi Aunty' as more than just a movie but a "super story packed with real-life lessons." Her post, which mixed English and Yoruba ("Eshey! Modupe gan ni!"), triggered a wave of congratulatory reactions from colleagues and fans online.
Online Reactions and Industry Implications
The simultaneous success of these two films has sparked lively conversations on social media. Fans have been comparing notes and celebrating both achievements. Comments on Toyin Abraham's post ranged from simple congratulations to hopeful projections, with one fan, quin_arewaa, declaring, "Mummy ire we are not stopping... 500m before Jan 1st in Jesus name." Another user, gifts4kiddies, expressed a strong desire for 'Oversabi Aunty' to also hit the billion-naira mark.
The box office performances underscore a thriving period for Nollywood, demonstrating the massive drawing power of its top stars and the growing appetite of Nigerian audiences for local cinema. The fact that both films are achieving such numbers in a competitive season highlights the health and commercial viability of the industry.
These successes are not isolated. They build upon a proven track record for both actresses. Legit.ng had previously reported that Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' made history by raking in ₦613 million at the box office, a record it achieved rapidly after earning over ₦400 million in its first 12 days.
The achievements of Akindele and Abraham signal a powerful trend: Nollywood films, backed by strong storytelling, popular casts, and effective marketing, are capable of generating unprecedented revenue, setting new benchmarks for the African film industry.
