FunkeAkindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Blasts Off: ₦200m Opening Weekend

In a major coup for Nollywood, Funke Akindele’s latest film, “Behind The Scenes”, has made history as the biggest opening weekend release of 2025, raking in over ₦200 million in just a few days. The movie, which tackles the pressing issue of “black tax”, has been making waves in the entertainment industry, featuring an all-star cast, including Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, and Uche Montana, among others.

According to FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, “Behind The Scenes” has broken multiple records, including the biggest opening weekend of 2025, and the biggest weekend admissions of the year. The film’s advanced screenings on December 10 and 11, ahead of its official nationwide release on December 12, generated significant buzz, and it seems the hype is well-deserved.

With its impressive performance, “Behind The Scenes” has cemented its place as one of the most successful Nollywood films of the year, and fans are eagerly awaiting its continued success in cinemas nationwide.