Funke Akindele’s new film, “Behind The Scenes,” has achieved a monumental opening weekend, raking in over N200 million and establishing itself as the biggest debut of 2025. This remarkable success underscores Akindele’s consistent dominance at the Nigerian box office and her ability to draw massive audiences to cinemas.

FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, announced that “Behind The Scenes” has not only surpassed N200 million but also shattered five distinct opening-weekend records. This makes it the first Nollywood production this year to achieve such a comprehensive sweep of box office milestones.

The distributor lauded Akindele, referring to her as the “Queen of Box Office” and expressed gratitude to the Nigerian public for their overwhelming support. The film’s impressive performance is attributed to the enthusiastic reception from audiences who filled cinemas and actively spread positive word-of-mouth.

Prior to its nationwide release on December 12, “Behind The Scenes” held advanced screenings on December 10 and 11. These early showings generated substantial excitement and anticipation, effectively priming the audience for the film’s widespread debut.

The star-studded cast of “Behind The Scenes” features prominent Nigerian actors such as Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, and Uche Montana. This ensemble of talent likely contributed significantly to the film’s broad appeal and commercial success.

This latest achievement by Akindele builds upon her previous record-breaking successes. Her earlier film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” previously held the title for Nollywood’s biggest opening weekend of all time. It also surpassed the record set by “A Tribe Called Judah,” which debuted with N113 million.

“Everybody Loves Jenifa” went on to achieve the status of the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever, accumulating over N1.8 billion within Nigeria. The film also generated substantial revenue from international distribution, further cementing Akindele’s global reach.

The consistent commercial triumphs of Funke Akindele’s films highlight a growing trend of Nollywood productions achieving significant financial success. This demonstrates the evolving landscape of the Nigerian film industry and its increasing capacity to produce blockbusters.

“Behind The Scenes” signifies more than just a successful opening weekend; it represents a new benchmark for Nollywood box office performance. The film’s ability to capture the public’s imagination and translate that into record-breaking revenue is a testament to Akindele’s creative vision and strategic execution.

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