Nollywood’s “Detty December” has reached a pitch as Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes solidified its status as a box office juggernaut, crossing the ₦500 million mark in record time.
According to data released on Tuesday, December 23, the film achieved this milestone in just 12 days, surpassing the previous record for the fastest Nollywood film to reach a half-billion naira.
Meanwhile, Toyin Abraham’s “Oversabi Aunty” made a grand entrance, with approximately ₦100 million during its opening weekend. Following closely on December 19, Toyin Abraham released Oversabi Aunty. The comedy-drama focuses on the interference of a well-meaning but meddlesome relative, a theme that resonated with local audiences.
Funke Akindele, who currently holds the record for the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” at ₦1.88 billion, released “Behind The Scenes” on December 12. The film explores the “black tax” and the hidden burdens of a successful entrepreneur.
Behind The Scenes reached ₦514 million faster than any previous Nollywood title, including Akindele’s own 2024 hit, Everybody Loves Jenifa.
Funke Akindele has produced the highest-grossing film of 2025, dethroning the heist thriller Gingerrr, which peaked at ₦509 million.
Despite the heavy competition, Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty secured the number two spot on the charts.
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