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The Digest:

Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele's latest film, 'Behind the Scenes', has reached a new box office milestone, grossing ₦1.77 billion and reclaiming the number one spot for the weekend, further cementing her unparalleled commercial dominance in the industry.

Key Points:
  • 'Behind the Scenes' has grossed a total of ₦1.77 billion at the Nigerian box office.
  • The film was the number one movie of the past weekend.
  • Distributor FilmOne Entertainment announced the milestone, thanking audiences for their support.
  • The film previously set a record as the fastest Nollywood movie to cross ₦1 billion (in 19 days).
  • Akindele celebrated the "BIG WIN" on Instagram, dedicating it to her fans.
  • This success came despite earlier industry complaints about alleged cinema boycotts and poor screening times.
  • Akindele now holds four of the top five highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.
The film's sustained performance is a testament to Akindele's unique storm of star power and audience loyalty, which continues to redefine the commercial ceiling for Nigerian cinema.

Sources: The Guardian, FilmOne Entertainment

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