Funke Akindele Extends Box Office Streak as New Film Hits ₦1bn

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set a new box office benchmark as her latest movie (Behind the scenes) crossed the ₦1 billion mark in cinema earnings. The film achieved the milestone within weeks of its release, making it one of the fastest Nollywood productions to reach the figure.

Cinema operators say the movie recorded exceptionally strong opening numbers and sustained audience turnout, particularly during the festive season. It also broke records for highest single day earnings in Nigerian cinemas, reinforcing the growing commercial strength of Nollywood.

The achievement marks another major success for Akindele, who has now delivered multiple billion naira films, placing her among the most bankable filmmakers in the industry. Industry analysts say the performance reflects rising cinema attendance, stronger distribution networks and increasing audience confidence in locally produced films.

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