History has been made at the West African box office as Behind The Scenes officially surpasses Everybody Loves Jenifa to become the highest-grossing film of all time in the region. The milestone marks a major moment for Nollywood, reinforcing the power of locally made stories to dominate cinemas and compete globally.
Since its release, the film has enjoyed an exceptional theatrical run, pulling massive crowds, generating strong word-of-mouth, and maintaining impressive weekly grosses. Its emotional, relatable story centered on ambition, relationships, and life beyond the spotlight resonated deeply with audiences, turning it into a cultural talking point.
Behind The Scenes boasts a star-studded cast including BBNaija stars, Wanni x Handi, Uche Montana, Scarlet Gomez, Tobi Bakre, Uzor Arukwe, Vee, Mr Macaroni, Ini Dinma Okojie, Iyabo Ojo, Ibrahim Chatta, Dele Odule, Destiny Etiko, Kamo, Afeez Oyetoro, and Ejiro Onojafe.
The film has shattered multiple records, posting a historic ₦129.5 million single-day gross on Boxing Day, emerging as the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, and becoming Funke Akindele’s third ₦1 billion movie, an unprecedented feat in Nollywood.
With previous blockbusters like Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, and Everybody Loves Jenifa, Akindele continues to cement her legacy as Nollywood’s highest-grossing producer.
