Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has reached another commercial high point, with her latest film Behind The Scenes surpassing the N2 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. The milestone reinforces her position as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker and underscores a rare streak of sustained audience demand for locally produced cinema.

According to FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, Behind The Scenes crossed N2 billion in ticket sales on Monday. The company said the title is the first film in West Africa to achieve that figure, as well as the highest-grossing Nollywood release of all time across Africa, the United Kingdom and Ireland. FilmOne also noted that Akindele is the first filmmaker to rank number one at the African box office for three consecutive years.

Akindele acknowledged the achievement in a post on her official X and Instagram account on Monday evening, reflecting on the steady climb of her recent projects. She credited the success to faith, discipline and respect for audiences, noting that earlier milestones such as A Tribe Called Judah reaching N1 billion laid the groundwork for the current record.

Her remarks point to a broader pattern in her career. Rather than relying on one-off hits, Akindele has built momentum through consistent releases that blend mainstream appeal with strong local storytelling. Industry analysts say this approach has helped expand cinema attendance in Nigeria and strengthened confidence among distributors and exhibitors at a time when production costs and audience tastes are rapidly changing.

The numbers underline that dominance. Behind The Scenes, released in 2025, has grossed N2,103,039,706 and is still in cinemas. Everybody Loves Jenifer, released in 2024, earned N1,882,553,548, while A Tribe Called Judah, released in 2023, closed its run at N1,408,227,541. Together, the three films represent the highest-grossing titles in Nollywood history.

Beyond the headline figures, Akindele’s run highlights a structural shift in African cinema. Strong partnerships with distributors such as FilmOne and growing interest from diaspora audiences in the UK and Ireland have widened the revenue base for Nigerian films. That expansion has allowed filmmakers with proven track records to aim higher, both creatively and commercially.

As Behind The Scenes continues its theatrical run, Akindele’s latest milestone serves as a benchmark for what is now possible in Nollywood. It also raises expectations for future releases, not just from her, but from an industry increasingly judged by global box office standards rather than local limitations.