The Core Facts:

• Record-Breaking Success: Funke Akindele has made history as her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, officially crossed the ₦2 billion mark at the box office. This makes it the first Nollywood film ever to reach this figure, cementing her status as the industry’s reigning queen.
• Final Farewell: Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, affectionately known as “Aunty Ajara,” was laid to rest today following her death from liver illness. Colleagues from across the industry gathered to pay their last respects.
• Global Recognition: The Nigerian feature film Dara: A Port Harcourt Love Story has been selected as the only African film for the 2026 DC Independent Film Festival.

Source: The Punch, Vanguard News, Olori Supergal.