The movie, “Behind the Scenes”, directed by Nollywood filmmaker and actor Funke Akindele, has become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in Africa after surpassing the N2bn box office mark.
The record-breaking performance was disclosed on Monday by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, which announced that the movie has grossed N2,103,039,706 in ticket sales.
Confirming the milestone in a post on X, the distributor said the film had “officially broken and shattered records,” noting that it is the first Nollywood production in Africa to cross the N2bn box office threshold.
FilmOne added that the achievement places Behind the Scenes as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in Africa, as well as the top-grossing Nollywood release in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
According to the distributor, the success further reinforces Akindele’s standing in the industry, describing her as the highest-grossing writer, director and producer in West Africa’s history.
It also noted that she has now become the first filmmaker to rank number one at the African box office for three consecutive years, a feat it described as unprecedented.
Reacting to audience support, FilmOne thanked cinema-goers for “believing in the magic of storytelling,” adding that the film’s run represents more than a commercial success but “a cultural movement driven by audience loyalty and strong word-of-mouth.”
The N2bn milestone marks a significant leap from the film’s earlier records.
The title had previously crossed N1bn before rising to N1.77bn, already placing it among Nollywood’s most successful releases prior to its latest surge.
The film features Scarlet Gomez in the lead role and an ensemble cast that includes Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, Uzor Arukwe, Ini Dima-Okojie, Adebowale ‘Mr Macaroni’, Ibrahim Chatta and Kamo State.
Behind the Scenes explores the theme of black tax, focusing on the emotional, social and financial pressures faced by individuals expected to support extended family members.
The subject has resonated strongly with audiences, particularly young adults, contributing to sustained cinema attendance across Nigeria and the wider West African market.
With its cinema run still ongoing and international markets contributing to revenue, the film’s performance is widely seen as a defining moment for Nollywood’s commercial growth and its capacity to deliver billion-naira blockbusters with global reach.
