Renowned actress, filmmaker, and producer Funke Akindele has reinforced her position as one of the most commercially successful figures in Nigeria’s film industry, recording an unparalleled run of box office successes over the past five years.
According to industry box office figures, Akindele has grossed over N6 billion in the last five years, with a string of hit films that have captivated local audiences.
Her commercial rise gained momentum in 2020 with the release of “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” which grossed over N636 million nationwide.
Akindele’s subsequent releases have consistently broken records, cementing her status as a dependable box office force.
“Battle on Buka Street” (2022) earned approximately N668 million, while “A Tribe Called Judah” (2023) crossed the N1 billion mark, grossing an estimated N1.4 billion.
In 2024, Akindele surpassed her previous record with “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” which generated nearly N1.88 billion, making it the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.
Her latest release, “Behind the Scenes” (2025), has earned over N1.7 billion, emerging as the top domestic film of the year.
With multiple billion-naira titles to her name, Akindele occupies three of the top four positions on the list of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films.
