Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history with her film Behind The Scenes, which has become the highest-grossing Nollywood release in the United Kingdom and Ireland, raking in £159,000.
The film has also performed exceptionally well in West Africa, grossing N2.7 billion and securing its place among the biggest Nollywood releases to date.
Its distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, celebrated the milestone as “a record-breaking run” and “a defining moment for African cinema.”
The movie has also set a new benchmark in North America, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film in the US and Canada, earning $249,000.
On Instagram, the distributor shared:
“A record-breaking run. A defining moment for African cinema.
“N2.7 Billion at the box office and a historic milestone that now stands as the highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time.
“But the story did not stop there. From West Africa to audiences across the world, the film also became the highest-grossing Nollywood title in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, and Canada.
“Moments like this remind us of the extraordinary power of our stories. Stories rooted in our culture, our humour, our struggles, and our triumphs. When these stories find their audience, something remarkable happens.
“This achievement is not just a win for one film, but a powerful reminder of how far Nollywood has come and the limitless possibilities ahead for African cinema.
“To everyone who bought a ticket, told a friend, laughed, cried, and celebrated this journey with us, thank you for showing up and making history with us.”
Behind The Scenes dives into the themes of fame, ambition, and the emotional realities behind public acclaim, connecting with audiences worldwide and proving Nollywood’s growing global appeal.
