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Funke Akindele film release announcement and box-office competition

Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has announced her upcoming drama, ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’, which is scheduled for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026. Produced under the Funke Akindele Network (FAAN) and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the film is written, directed, and produced by Akindele. The narrative follows the intertwined journeys of four women—including Akindele, Waje, Bisola Aiyeola, and Chioma Akpotha—as they fight for the future of a young man. man, specifically focusing on a character named Esosa. The narrative production explores themes of friendship, motherhood, sacrifice, and resilience, set between the Odu community and urban environments. The production It aims to showcase Nigerian cultural identity through music, language, tradition, and fashion, including such as the use of Adire textiles. The film features an ensemble cast including includes Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, and Lateef Adedimeji, with musical contributions from artists such as Waje and Shoday. Akindele, who has a whose career spanning nearly three decades, includes the sitcom ‘I Need to Know’ and successful films like ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, intends for the project to reflect the lived experiences and relationships of her audience. In September 2026, the film’s release was noted as part of a high-stakes December box-office competition. Filmmaker Toyin Abraham announced her film, ‘Bestie’, will premiere on December 16, 2026. The close proximity of the release dates has reignited discussions regarding the rivalry between the two actresses and their respective fanbases.

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