Filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has expressed heartfelt appreciation to fans and industry stakeholders following the commercial success of her latest film, Behind The Scenes, which has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office within just two weeks.
The actress-producer took to her social media platforms to acknowledge the overwhelming support that propelled the film to the milestone, describing the achievement as a collective effort involving fans, distributors, colleagues, and the production team.
Akindele paid special tribute to her fans, noting that their consistent support over the years has been central to her continued success in Nollywood. She described their turnout in cinemas and long-standing loyalty to her brand as invaluable.
She also commended the film’s distributors for ensuring its wide reach across cinemas nationwide, as well as industry colleagues who, despite not featuring in the film, attended screenings and engaged with fans to promote the project.
The cast and crew of Behind The Scenes were equally recognised, with Akindele applauding their dedication and commitment throughout the production process, which she said contributed significantly to the film’s strong reception.
In her message, the filmmaker emphasised gratitude to God and her audience, encouraging continued support as the film remains in cinemas. She described the box office success as just the beginning and expressed optimism about pushing the project even further.
Behind The Scenes joins a growing list of Nollywood titles to cross the ₦1 billion threshold, reinforcing Funke Akindele’s position as one of the industry’s most bankable and influential figures.
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