Funke Akindele and the “Behind The Scenes” team have been recognized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) on reaching a significant milestone in African cinema.
The movie is the first Nollywood production in Africa to surpass N2 billion in box office receipts. On Instagram, NFC CEO Dr. Ali Nuhu commended the movie’s record-breaking box office performance in important areas, such as the UK and Ireland, where it is the highest-grossing Nollywood film.
Nuhu wrote on Instagram, “The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Funke Akindele and the entire ‘Behind The Scenes’ team on achieving a historic milestone in African cinema. The film has officially grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, making it the first Nollywood production in Africa to cross this threshold in ticket sales.
“Behind The Scenes, released on 12 December 2025, has not only resonated with audiences nationwide but has also recorded record-breaking commercial performance in key markets, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it currently stands as the top-grossing Nollywood title.
“From an industry perspective, ‘Behind The Scenes’ reflects a significant evolution in Nollywood’s commercial and artistic maturity. Milestones such as: fastest film in West Africa to cross the ₦1 billion mark within weeks of release, the highest single-day gross recorded on Boxing Day, and now the first to surpass ₦2 billion in Africa, underscore the growing strength of Nigeria’s cinema market and its capacity to compete on the global stage.
“The Nigerian Film Corporation celebrates this milestone as a collective win for Nollywood, the creative economy, and for Nigerian storytelling worldwide. We commend the filmmaker, cast, crew, exhibitors, distributors, and, most importantly, the fans whose support turned this cinematic endeavour into a historic success.”
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
One ❤️❤️❤️
Rose Ajieh
