Lights, camera, legacy.
Funke Akindele has once again reminded the world why she remains one of Nollywood’s most formidable forces.
Her latest blockbuster, Behind the Scenes, has crossed an unprecedented ₦2.1 billion at the Nigerian box office, officially becoming the first Nollywood film ever to hit the ₦2 billion milestone.
This is not just a win; it is a cultural moment.
From packed cinemas in Lagos and Abuja to enthusiastic audiences abroad, Behind the Scenes captured hearts, conversations, and box office dominance.
The film also flexed its international appeal, earning over $111,256 in Canada and an impressive $190,249 across North America, proving that Nigerian stories are no longer confined to local screens.
With this historic feat, Behind the Scenes now stands as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time across Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Even more remarkable, Funke Akindele has become the first filmmaker to top the African box office for three consecutive years—a streak that underscores her consistency, creativity, and commercial brilliance.
Beyond the numbers, this achievement signals something bigger: Nollywood is global, and Nigerian storytelling is commanding international attention like never before.
Funke Akindele did not just make a movie.
She made history—again.
