Funke Akindele
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has congratulated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele on the box office success of her latest film, ‘Behind The Scene’.
Riding on the milestone, the NFVCB, in a statement on Tuesday, confirmed plans to honour Akindele with a Box Office Queen Award covering 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The board’s Executive Director, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, described the achievement as “another landmark moment for Nigerian cinema”.
He said the feat further cemented Akindele’s status as one of Nollywood’s most influential and commercially successful figures.
According to him, Akindele has now delivered record-breaking cinema performances for four consecutive years, a rare accomplishment in the industry.
“This level of consistency reflects creative excellence and a deep understanding of audience engagement and Nigeria’s evolving film business,” Husseini said.
He disclosed that arrangements were ongoing to present the awards at a mutually convenient time.
“We planned to honour her earlier, but she requested a later date. The Minister of Arts and top female executives will join us,” he said.
Husseini added that the Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, was “excited about the development”.
He reaffirmed NFVCB’s commitment to recognising achievements that strengthened visibility, growth and commercial sustainability in the audiovisual industry.
In a related development, the board also congratulated actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham on her directorial debut, ‘Oversabi Auntie’.
The film has crossed ₦1 billion in box office earnings and ranks among the four highest-grossing Nollywood titles of all time.
“This is a historic and impressive entry. We celebrate both filmmakers as symbols of Nollywood’s growth, resilience and global promise,” Husseini said.
