Funke Akindele’s latest movie, Behind the Scenes, has achieved remarkable success internationally, setting new records in multiple countries. The film has become the highest-grossing Nollywood release in both the United Kingdom and Ireland, generating £159,000, while also topping box office charts in the United States and Canada with earnings of $249,000.
The movie has also performed strongly in West Africa, grossing ₦2.7 billion, securing its place among the biggest Nollywood productions of all time.
Distributor FilmOne Entertainment described the achievement as a landmark moment for African cinema, noting that the film’s performance highlights Nollywood’s expanding global influence.
“A record-breaking run. A defining moment for African cinema. ₦2.7 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.”
The company further emphasized the global appeal of African storytelling, pointing out how themes rooted in culture, humour, challenges, and victories continue to connect with audiences worldwide.
“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.”
Following the announcement, several Nollywood stars, including Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo, Tonto Dikeh, Tobi Bakare, Funsho Adeolu, and others, took to social media to celebrate the milestone and congratulate the filmmaker.
