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- Funke Akindele, a Nollywood actress and filmmaker, is thrilled about the success of her film “Behind The Scenes.”
- The film has broken box office records in Nigeria and internationally.
- Akindele celebrated the strong cinema turnout on Instagram.
Funke Akindele, a prominent figure in Nollywood both as an actress and filmmaker, is currently riding high on the wave of success following her latest cinematic venture, “Behind The Scenes.” This film has not only captured the hearts of audiences but has also broken box office records domestically in Nigeria and on the international stage.
Embracing the power of social media, Akindele shared her elation on Instagram, where she highlighted the overwhelming audience turnout as a shining example of what persistence and dedication can achieve. Her post was full of gratitude and enthusiasm, resonating with her followers.
According to initial reports, “Behind The Scenes” managed to rake in an impressive N200 million at Nigerian cinemas, while also earning £42,000 in the UK and Ireland during its debut weekend. These figures underscore the film’s broad appeal and the strength of Akindele’s storytelling.
In a touching gesture, the actress expressed her heartfelt appreciation to her fans, who have steadfastly supported her throughout her career. Her recent visit to fellow Nollywood star Eniola Badmus further exemplifies the camaraderie and support within the industry.
She wrote:
“We’re showing up and not giving up! Big ups, Naija! Huge thank you for coming out to support Behind The Scenes at the cinemas! We broke another record, the biggest opening in 2025!”
Akindele also acknowledged her fans in the UK and Ireland, highlighting that they helped achieve what she called the largest Nollywood opening weekend in those regions.
“A massive shoutout to our UK and Ireland fans, you guys made it the biggest Nollywood opening weekend EVER!” she added.
The actress confirmed that the film is still running in cinemas nationwide and in selected Odeon Cinemas across the UK and Ireland, encouraging audiences to continue supporting the movie.
Watch her post here:
Read some comments below:
@lanrealewilese:”Congratulations aunty mi Ayotunde 😍😍😍 I celebrate the Grace you carry abeg🙌 eyin ma tun Grace yato oo🔥🔥🔥@funkejenifaakindele”
@dimple_abike:”Behind the Scenes is a MUST watch❤️,da*n every year you keep outdoing yourself …I haven’t cried because of a movie a while but BTS definitely brought tears rolling down my eyes”
@olusayo_orodele:”Saw it yesterday with 6 family members. Safe to say, “water full my eyes”. Twas a really good watch, I especially enjoyed the subtle details. Only critique will be the grammar in the “subtitle”. There were quite a few mistakes. A solid 9/10!”
@doyen_:”@funkejenifaakindele pls can we get more screen time in Edinburgh 🙏🏽 a lot of people still want to watch. Pretty please”
@sundaytomide:”Congratulations ma, please when are you coming to Ibadan ma, I want to watch it with you ma”
