- The movie, which explores the theme of black tax, features an ensemble cast of top Nollywood actors
- The distributor also confirmed that the film had advanced screenings before its official release
- Her previous works have repeatedly set new records, including Everybody Loves Jenifa
Nollywood star and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has once again dominated the box office as her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, raked in over ₦200 million during its opening weekend.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the film, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, achieved the feat within days of its nationwide cinema release, making it the biggest opening weekend of 2025 so far.
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The movie, which explores the theme of black tax, features an ensemble cast of top Nollywood actors and popular reality TV stars.
FilmOne described the movie as a multiple record-breaker, noting that it is the first Nollywood title this year to cross the ₦200 million mark on opening weekend, while also recording the highest admissions within the same period.
The distributor also confirmed that the film had advanced screenings before its official release and continues to attract large audiences across cinemas nationwide.
In celebrating the milestone, FilmOne hailed Akindele as a consistent force at the box office, crediting audience support for the film’s success.
The achievement further strengthens Akindele’s reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable figures.
Her previous works have repeatedly set new records, including Everybody Loves Jenifa, which went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time after crossing the ₦1 billion mark.
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