Nollywood star Funke Akindele has set a new record as her film Behind the Scenes becomes the first Nigerian movie to surpass ₦2 billion at the box office.

According to FilmOne, one of Nigeria’s leading film distributors, the movie generated ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This achievement establishes Akindele as Africa’s most commercially successful filmmaker, making her the highest-grossing producer, writer, and director in West African film history.

The milestone also marks Akindele as the first individual to top the African box office for three consecutive years, solidifying her status as a consistent record-breaker in the industry.

Reacting to the historic feat on Instagram, Akindele said:

“We have every reason to thank God. 2 billion and counting is not a joke. Joy overflows, my heart is full of gratitude to God and my amazing fans. Reaching this incredible milestone would not have been possible without you. I’m deeply grateful.”

Behind the Scenes’ unprecedented success is being celebrated as a landmark moment for Nollywood, demonstrating the growing commercial power and global appeal of African cinema.