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Funke Akindele: I just want to tell African stories

Nollywood star Funke Akindele says she is not in competition with anyone and is only focused on telling authentic Nigerian and African stories through her films. She made this known in Lagos after receiving multiple honours from the National Film and Video Censors Board for her record breaking box office success. Akindele explained that her goal is to produce stories that reflect everyday Nigerian and African experiences so audiences at home and abroad can feel seen, accepted, and understood.​​ She said she wants viewers to watch her movies, learn from them, and connect with the realities, struggles, and aspirations of people on the continent.​​ The filmmaker added that she does not put pressure on herself to outdo others, stressing that storytelling, not rivalry, is at the heart of her work. Akindele’s latest film, Behind The Scenes, recently crossed the 2 […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 28, 2026

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NFVCB honours Funke Akindele as box office champion

The National Film and Video Censors Board has honoured Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele as a box office champion for her record-breaking achievements in Nigerian cinema. At an event in Lagos, Akindele received multiple awards, including recognition for excellence in promoting indigenous films. She was presented with the Box Office Champion Award for her 2020 blockbuster Omo Ghetto: The Saga, which emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of that year. Akindele also received the Audience Choice Award for Everybody Loves Jenifa, reflecting her strong connection with viewers across Nigeria and beyond. In addition, she was honoured with another Box Office Champion Award for outstanding box office performance, after becoming the filmmaker with the highest-grossing Nollywood films in 2025 and 2026 through her movie Behind The Scenes. The NFVCB described her consistent success as a major boost for Nollywood, noting […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 28, 2026

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How Funke Akindele made over N6bn at Nigerian box office in five years

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has generated more than N6 billion at the Nigerian box office in the last five years, confirming her status as one of Nollywood’s most successful producers. In that period, she has repeatedly broken records and now dominates the list of the country’s highest grossing films.​ Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has grossed over N1.7 billion in less than a month, making it the highest earning Nigerian movie in history and the biggest film of 2025. The movie has also added over €90,000 from UK cinemas, further boosting its overall tally.​ Before Behind The Scenes, Akindele hit major milestones with Everybody Loves Jenifa, which crossed about N1.8 billion at the box office and set new domestic records. Earlier hits such as Battle on Buka Street and Omo Ghetto: The Saga earned around N668 million and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 12, 2026

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Mo Abudu hails Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ini Edo for box office run

Media mogul Mo Abudu has celebrated the box office success of Nollywood stars Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and Ini Edo, whose new films are currently dominating Nigerian cinemas. She praised their talent, creativity and leadership in the film industry.​ In an Instagram post, Abudu highlighted Akindele’s Behind The Scenes, Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty and Ini Edo’s A Very Dirty Christmas as the key titles lighting up December. She described the actresses as phenomenal queens of the box office who are creating magic and breaking barriers.​ Abudu said the three stars are showing the strength of women in film and inspiring audiences across the country. She added that their stories are captivating viewers nationwide and noted that the movies are showing in cinemas across Nigeria, including EbonyLife Cinemas.​

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 31, 2025

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IK Ogbonna slams ‘dirty politics’ hurting Nigerian cinema

Actor IK Ogbonna has criticised what he calls “politics” and unfair practices in Nigeria’s cinema industry, alleging that Ini Edo’s film A Very Dirty Christmas has been deliberately undermined. He said the situation makes it difficult for filmmakers to recover their investments despite putting in huge effort and resources.​ In a post on Instagram, Ogbonna claimed that some cinemas have repeatedly shifted showtimes, removed the movie from scheduled slots and even turned off air conditioning in halls showing the film. He added that celebrities doing meet and greets have had unpleasant experiences, while some front desk staff allegedly influence customers away from certain films through biased suggestions.​ Ogbonna urged cinema operators and the producers involved in such actions to stop, warning that these tactics are damaging the entire industry. He stressed that producers invest heavily and only want a fair […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 27, 2025

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Odunlade Adekola’s Olori Ogun Nets 47m Opening Weekend

Odunlade Adekola’s latest movie Olori Ogun has enjoyed an impressive start at the Nigerian box office, recording 47 million naira in its opening weekend. The performance confirms strong audience interest in the star actor’s new epic and signals a promising theatrical run.​ The film opened in cinemas nationwide to packed halls, driven by Adekola’s popularity and heavy anticipation among fans of Yoruba and epic dramas. Exhibitors reported high turnout across major cities, especially for evening and weekend shows.​ Industry watchers describe the 47 million naira debut as one of the standout opening weekend figures for a Nollywood title currently in cinemas. They note that the result reflects both rising cinema attendance and the drawing power of established marquee names like Adekola.​ Olori Ogun continues a busy year for the actor, who has remained a dominant face in Yoruba and mainstream […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 13, 2025

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