I Invested Over ₦1 Billion In My Movie – Funke Akindele Appeals To Fans To Avoid Piracy

According to Ireporter Online, popular filmmaker Funke Akindele has urged fans to refrain from recording and sharing clips of her latest film, Behind The Scenes, warning that such actions could negatively impact the movie and those involved in its production.

Akindele made the appeal on her Instagram page on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after videos from cinema screenings, particularly from viewers in the United Kingdom, began circulating online. She emphasized that recording any portion of the film, even for a few seconds, constitutes piracy and undermines the considerable effort invested in the project.

The filmmaker expressed concern about the financial implications of unauthorized recordings, noting that she spent over ₦1 billion on the production and that piracy could threaten its success. She encouraged moviegoers to support the film by watching it in cinemas without filming or sharing scenes online.

Akindele further advised fans to take photographs only at cinema display points and to focus on sharing reviews rather than video clips, describing this as a crucial way to honor the time, effort, and resources dedicated to the film.

Behind The Scenes explores the emotional pressures, personal sacrifices, and challenges that often accompany fame and success. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Tobi Bakre, Iyabo Ojo, Scarlet Gomez, and Ini Dima Okojie. It premiered in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2025, and was released in cinemas across Nigeria on December 12, 2025.