Behind the Scenes (2025 film)
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| Story by | Funke Akindele |
| Produced by | Funke Akindele Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen |
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| Music by | Tolu Obanro |
Production company | Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN) |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English, Yoruba, Nigeria Pidgin |
Behind the Scenes is a 2025 Nigerian drama film produced by Funke Akindele and Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen, and directed by Akindele.[1] It stars Akindele, Tobi Bakre, Vee, Iyabo Ojo, Scarlet Gomez, Uzor Arukwe, Uche Montana, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ibrahim Chatta, Destiny Etiko, among others.[2]
Akindele announced the film during her 48th birthday celebration, describing it as "intriguing, captivating, and deeply personal".[1] Behind the Scenes premiered in cinemas nationwide on 12 December 2025.[3] It received generally positive reviews and grossed over ₦500 million within its first week of release, becoming the fastest Nollywood film to achieve the feat.[4]
Plot summary
Behind the Scenes tells the story of Aderonke "Ronky-Fella" Faniran, a successful real estate entrepreneur whose generosity toward family and friends began to take a toll on her. She began to feel and suspect that her family and friends do not exactly have her back as she does. This personal toll forced her to make a big decision that made her see people in a whole different light, raising questions about family, love, boundaries, and betrayal.[5]
Selected cast
- Funke Akindele as Adetutu Fernandez
- Scarlet Gomez as Aderonke Faniran
- Tobi Bakre as Adewale Fernandez
- Uzor Arukwe as Victor
- Ini Dima-Okojie as Adewale Fernandez's wife
- Iyabo Ojo as Alero, Adetutu Fernandez's friend
- Mr Macaroni as Aderonke's chef
- Destiny Etiko as Aderonke's housekeeper
- Ibrahim Chatta as Aderonke's driver
- Victoria 'Vee' Adeyele as Aderonke's friend
Production and release
Co-producer Wendy Imasuen described Behind the Scenes as "heart-wrenching" stating that everybody had to be on top of their game to make the film a success.[3] FilmOne Entertainment secured global distribution rights to the film, becoming its official distributor.[7] The film grossed ₦512 million at the box office emerging as the fastest Nollywood film to reach the mark.[8] Akindele revealed she spent over ₦1 billion on the project and urged fans to avoid piracy.[9]
References
- ^ a b Fasan, Yewande (24 August 2025). "Funke Akindele marks 48th birthday, announces new film "Behind The Scenes"". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ "Wendy Imasuen, Funke Akindele Team Up For Another Emotional Blockbuster, 'Behind the Scenes'". Leadership News.
- ^ a b Njoku, Benjamin. "'Behind the Scenes': Working with Funke Akindele is always a learning experience – Wendy Imasuen". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ^ a b Ayobami, Ayooluwa (23 December 2025). "Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' Becomes Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film of 2025". Trending News. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (23 December 2025). "Funke Akindele's Behind the Scenes crosses N500M in two weeks". Nairametrics. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Tella, Suliyat (22 December 2025). "Funke Akindele's Behind the scenes breaks box office record, grosses ₦512m in 12 days". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Reporter, Our (21 October 2025). "FilmOne secures distribution right to Funke Akindele's 'Behind the Scenes'". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Omotere, Samuel (22 December 2025). "Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' hits ₦512m in 12 days". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (6 December 2025). "Funke Akindele appeals to UK fans to protect 'Behind The Scenes' from piracy". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 27 December 2025.