Behind the Scenes (2025 film)
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- Funke Akindele
- Collins Okoh
- Uche Mordi
Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen
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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]
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]
Cast
- Scarlet Gomez as Aderonke "Aronky-Fella" Faniran
- Funke Akindele as Adetutu Fernandez
- Tobi Bakre as Adewale Fernandez
- Uzor Arukwe as Victor Ossai
- Ini Dima-Okojie as Segilola Fernandez
- Iyabo Ojo as Alero
- Mr Macaroni as Johnson
- Destiny Etiko as Oluchi
- Ibrahim Chatta
- Victoria Adeyele