Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again rewritten history as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, crossed an unprecedented ₦2 billion at the box office.
The record-breaking movie has officially shattered every existing Nollywood box office benchmark, becoming the first Nollywood film ever to cross the ₦2 billion mark in Africa.
With this feat, Behind The Scenes is now confirmed as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time across Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, further cementing Funke Akindele’s place at the very top of African cinema.
The achievement also marks a historic milestone for Akindele, who now becomes the first filmmaker to rank number one at the African box office for three consecutive years. Her latest success extends her dominance as West Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker, reinforcing her reputation as a powerhouse storyteller whose work consistently resonates with audiences at home and abroad.
Reacting to the landmark achievement, film distributor Filmoneng shared an emotional statement celebrating the moment.
“This is now a movement and we love to see it!” the distributor wrote.
“From our hearts to yours, thank you for believing in the magic of storytelling and making history with us.”
They also confirmed that the film continues to enjoy wide international reach.
“#BehindTheScenes is showing in cinemas nationwide and in cinemas in the UK, Canada and the United States,” the statement added.
Beyond the numbers, the success of Behind The Scenes reflects Nollywood’s growing global influence, with audiences across continents embracing African stories told at a world-class scale.
For Funke Akindele, the ₦2 billion milestone is not just a box office win, it is another defining chapter in a career that continues to raise the bar for Nollywood and African cinema at large.