Behind The Scenes: NFC congratulates Funke Akindele on box office record-breaking feat
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has congratulated actress Funke Akindele and the ‘Behind The Scenes’ team on achieving a historic milestone in African cinema.
The film has grossed over N2 billion at the box office.
In an Instagram post, NFC chief executive officer, Ali Nuhu, praised the film’s record-breaking commercial performance in key markets, including the UK and Ireland, where it is the top-grossing Nollywood title.
He attributed the success to the team’s creative vision, production, and distribution strategies, as well as the dedication of the cast and crew.
Mr Nuhu wrote; “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.
“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.”
According to Mr Nuhu, now this underscores 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,” he said.
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