By Prosper Mene
Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has solidified her reign as the industry’s undisputed box office queen with her latest directorial effort, Behind The Scenes, which has grossed an impressive ₦1,109,463,846 just weeks after its theatrical release.
The milestone was announced by distributor FilmOne Entertainment on December 29, 2025, hailing it as a groundbreaking achievement for West African cinema
According to FilmOne, Behind The Scenes is the fastest West African film to cross the ₦1 billion threshold and delivered the highest single-day earnings ever recorded on Boxing Day with ₦129.5 million.
The film, which explores the pressures of “black tax” and the hidden struggles behind success, currently stands as the highest-grossing theatrical release of 2025, showing remarkable staying power in cinemas across Nigeria and beyond.
This triumph marks yet another record-breaking chapter for Akindele, who is now the only director with three films surpassing ₦1 billion at the box office, Nollywood’s all-time highest-grossing producer, and the first filmmaker to achieve three consecutive billion-naira hits in a single calendar year.
Featuring a star-studded ensemble including Scarlet Gomez in the lead, alongside Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uzor Arukwe, Ini Dima-Okojie, Mr Macaroni, and Big Brother Naija duo Wanni x Handi, the movie has resonated deeply with audiences, blending relatable storytelling with high entertainment value.
As Behind The Scenes continues its run, with expansions to international markets like the UK, Ireland, and the US planned,vAkindele’s unparalleled commercial streak shows no signs of slowing down.
