Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has reached another career milestone as her latest project, Behind The Scenes, continues its impressive global run.
The film has emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood release in the United Kingdom and Ireland, earning a combined £159,000. It has also recorded major success in North America, bringing in $249,000 across the United States and Canada.
In West Africa, the movie has generated N2.7 billion at the box office, placing it among the highest-earning Nollywood productions of all time.
Distributor FilmOne Entertainment described the achievement as a landmark moment, highlighting the film’s widespread appeal and commercial strength.
In a statement shared on Instagram, the company celebrated the film’s performance as a “record-breaking run” and a defining achievement for African storytelling on the global stage.
According to the distributor, the film’s success extends beyond financial numbers, reflecting the growing influence of Nollywood across international markets. It noted that Behind The Scenes now holds the record as the highest-grossing Nollywood title not only in the UK and Ireland but also in the United States and Canada.
FilmOne added that the film’s reception underscores the power of culturally rooted storytelling, pointing to its blend of humour, realism, and emotional depth as key factors behind its global resonance.
Behind The Scenes explores the pressures of fame, success, and the hidden emotional struggles behind public admiration, themes that have connected strongly with audiences both at home and abroad.
The company also credited viewers for the milestone, thanking fans who supported the film and contributed to its historic run.
The success marks another significant step forward for Nollywood, reinforcing its expanding footprint in the global film industry and signaling even greater opportunities for African cinema.
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