E247 mag reports: Nollywood’s highest-grossing director, Funke Akindele, who has raked in more than ₦4.7 billion at the Nigerian box office with record-smashing hits like Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, and A Tribe Called Judah, has announced her next big project—Behind The Scenes.
The star actress, popularly known as “Jenifa,” made the revelation on her 48th birthday, turning what was meant to be a day of celebration into a major movie industry headline. In an emotional Instagram post, Akindele said she remains thankful to God for the grace to keep telling Nigerian stories.
“It’s my birthday today, and I feel so fulfilled. I’m graciously grateful to God for the grace to keep telling our stories. I’m using this special day to reveal my blockbuster movie which premieres in December 2025 Behind The Scenes!!!!! Expect something intriguing, captivating and powerful. This one is very close to my heart, and I can’t wait for you all to experience it,” she wrote.
By positioning Behind The Scenes as her next cinematic offering, Akindele reinforces her reputation as Nollywood’s box office queen. Fans are already speculating whether this film could surpass the success of her previous works that shook the industry and rewrote box office history.
As December 2025 draws closer, anticipation continues to mount, with movie lovers eager to see if Funke Akindele will once again set a new benchmark for Nollywood storytelling.