“Behind the Scenes” is making waves! 🎉 Funke Akindele’s latest film has shattered records, becoming the first Nollywood movie to cross the N2 billion mark at the box office, with a whopping N2,103,039,706 in ticket sales. This impressive feat makes it the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of 2025 and the fastest film in West Africa to reach N1 billion.
The movie tackles the heavy issue of “black tax,” exploring the emotional and financial strain of supporting extended family, resonating strongly with audiences, especially young adults. Funke Akindele’s success isn’t new; she’s Africa’s most commercially successful filmmaker, with three consecutive years topping the box office charts.
