XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT
Nollywood actress, filmmaker and box-office powerhouse Funke Akindele has set an ambitious ₦5 billion revenue target for her forthcoming movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone, as anticipation continues to build ahead of its cinema release.
Akindele disclosed her target during a fireside conversation with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend in Lagos on Friday, November 6, 2026.
During the discussion, Jideonwo suggested that the filmmaker should aim for ₦5 billion in box-office earnings from the upcoming production. Akindele welcomed the suggestion, expressing confidence in the possibility of achieving the target.
Her comments have generated fresh conversations about the commercial ambitions of Nollywood productions and the growing expectations surrounding major cinema releases.
The filmmaker also defended her approach to promoting her projects, responding to criticism surrounding her aggressive marketing strategy. Her promotional campaigns have become a recognisable part of her filmmaking approach, helping generate public interest and visibility ahead of release dates.
The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled to arrive in Nigerian cinemas on December 11, 2026, while its international premiere is planned for London on November 29.
The production is among the highly anticipated Nigerian film releases of the year, with expectations heightened by Akindele’s previous commercial successes.
Beyond the financial target, the conversation also draws attention to the growing influence of marketing, audience engagement and strategic promotion in determining the commercial performance of Nigerian films.
Whether the film reaches the ₦5 billion target remains to be seen, but Akindele’s confidence has already placed the upcoming release firmly within the industry’s box-office conversation.
