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Funke Akindele Fires Back at X User Over False Death Claim About ‘The Four’ Director

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Funke Akindele has dismissed a viral death claim involving the director of her upcoming movie, “The Four”, as an attempt to gain social media engagement. An X user falsely presented a 2024 video of the actress crying as...
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Funke Akindele Unveils Star-Studded Cast for New Film ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’

Ezaga Evi-Ben, THEWILL -
The official cast reveal for Funke Akindele’s highly anticipated 2026 film marks the beginning of its promotional rollout. The film features major Nollywood names including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chioma Akpotha, Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson, and Lateef Adedimeji. The upcoming...
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Iyabo Ojo Steps Back From Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham Dispute

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March 31, (THEWILL) — Iyabo Ojo has said she will no longer mediate in the rift between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. She shared this in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, where she responded to criticism and explained her...
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Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” Becomes Highest‑Grossing Nollywood Film Worldwide

Ezaga Evi-Ben, THEWILL -
March 17, (THEWILL) — Nigerian actress and producer, Funke Akindele, has set a major milestone with her latest film, Behind The Scenes. The movie became the highest‑grossing Nollywood release in Ireland and the UK, earning £159,000, and has also made...
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FG Praises Funke Akindele After ‘Behind the Scenes Breaks’ Box Office Records

Ezaga Evi-Ben, THEWILL -
January 26, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has praised Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for the record-breaking box office performance of her latest film, Behind the Scenes. In a statement posted on its X handle on Monday, the National...
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Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Crosses ₦2 Billion at Box Office

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January 12, (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved another major box office milestone as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has grossed over ₦2 billion in ticket sales. According to FilmOne Entertainment, which made the announcement...
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Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Crosses ₦1.1 Billion At Box Office

Ezaga Evi-Ben, THEWILL -
December 29, (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has recorded another major milestone as her latest cinema release, ‘Behind The Scenes’, has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. The film has grossed ₦1,109,463,846, according...
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Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Movie Grosses N1bn Within 3 Weeks Of Release

Ivory Ukonu, THEWILL -
December 30, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grossed over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that the...
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Funke Akindele’s Film Hits $100,000 In Diaspora Sales

Ivory Ukonu, THEWILL -
December 26, (THEWILL) - Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has expressed her gratitude and excitement as her latest film, 'Everybody Loves Jenifa,' achieves a groundbreaking feat. The movie has become the first Nollywood film to reach $100,000 in diaspora...
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Funke Akindele’s New Movie Shatters Nollywood Box Office Records On Opening Day

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December 15, (THEWILL) - ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, the newly released movie by Funke Akindele, has shattered Nollywood box office records, becoming the highest-grossing opening day film in the industry’s history. The Nigerian Box Office disclosed that the movie, which was...
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Nigeria’s Food Paradox: When Agricultural Abundance Fails to Feed a Nation

Nigeria’s food crisis presents one of the country’s most painful contradictions. The nation possesses vast arable land, millions of farmers, a favourable climate and an agricultural sector capable of producing enormous quantities of food. Yet millions of Nigerians go to bed hungry, food prices continue to climb.
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