By Joan Odafe
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’.
The film, popularly known as BTS, has grossed over ₦2.4 billion and continues to
show in cinemas across Nigeria.
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, adding
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” and 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.
