For over five years, Funke Akindele has owned the Nigerian December box office. Her films consistently break records and turn the festive season into Nollywood’s biggest cinema moment.
This year, she returns with a new project titled Behind The Scenes, announced on her birthday through her company, Funke Akindele Network (FAAN). The star-studded cast includes Tobi Bakare, Scarlet Gomez, Ini Dima-Okojie, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Uzor Arukwe, Uche Montana, and Big Brother Naija personalities Handi and Wanni.
Funke Akindele’s December Box Office Legacy
Akindele has built a tradition of releasing blockbusters during December, turning her movies into must-watch cultural events.
- In 2020, Omo Ghetto: The Saga earned ₦636 million, becoming Nollywood’s highest-grossing film at the time.
- In 2022, Battle on Buka Street surpassed that record with ₦668 million.
- In 2023, A Tribe Called Judah made history as the first Nollywood film to gross over ₦1 billion, closing above ₦1.4 billion.
These back-to-back successes cemented her as Nigeria’s December box office queen.
Expectations for Behind The Scenes
With three record-breaking films in a row, the question is not whether Behind The Scenes will pull crowds, but whether it will continue Akindele’s upward streak. Audiences and cinemas alike now anticipate her releases as the highlight of the holiday season.
Funke Akindele’s December films have evolved beyond entertainment, they are cultural milestones. With Behind The Scenes, she aims to extend her legacy and possibly set a new Nollywood record.
