The Story⚡
London got it first on December 4. Lagos brought the full bloom on December 7. Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes premieres in Odeon Greenwich and Lagos.
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Funke Akindele, co-director alongside Tunde Olaoye, unveiled Behind The Scenes with a London premiere on December 4 at Odeon Greenwich. The venue buzzed as tickets sold out multiple screens in days, drawing UK fans eager for an early look. Funke Akindele, in a vibrant ensemble, mingled with cast members like Tobi Bakre and Ini Dima-Okojie, sharing stories of the film’s genesis. “This one is very close to my heart,” crediting divine guidance that shifted her from a planned sequel to this intimate drama.
Produced under her Funke Akindele Network and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the movie reveals the off-camera tensions in a Nollywood production where egos clash, personal lives intersect with work, and a major scandal threatens to unravel the entire shoot. It draws from real industry experiences to show the labor behind polished films. The ensemble cast, featuring Uzor Arukwe, Destiny Etiko, Iyabo Ojo, Ibrahim Chatta, Veeiye, Uche Montana, Scarlet Gomez, and veterans like Dele Odule and Nkem Owoh, brings layered depth to these themes. Shooting wrapped after an October BTS session at Lekki Conservation Centre, where rehearsals revealed raw commitment from all.
The Lagos premiere followed on December 7, turning the city into a canvas of anticipation. Faithia Balogun arrived with a custom invitation package, “Funkejenifaakindele never disappoints,” Balogun captioned her unboxing video, her excitement palpable. Red carpet moments bloomed with elegant arrivals of celebrities. After-parties with Fola Pondis and Shoday kept the energy alive into the early hours.
Attendees like Zubby Michael and Adaku praised the film’s blend of suspense and heart, noting how it captures Nollywood’s underbelly—pressures of production, personal tolls, and paths to healing. Funke Akindele’s track record, from A Tribe Called Judah‘s record grosses to Everybody Loves Jenifa‘s cultural footprint, sets expectations for this December entry to resonate deeply. The trailer’s spoken-word narration underscores its core: “We all wear faces like polished masks… Be kind.”
In Summary
Behind The Scenes arrives in cinemas nationwide on December 12.
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