Four former Big Brother Naija contestants star in Funke Akindele's latest film [See the complete lineup]

Award-winning Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is poised to make a cinematic comeback with her newest film, The Four, slated for a nationwide release on December 11, 2026.

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Following the phenomenal success of her 2023 blockbuster, A Tribe Called Judah, Akindele is gearing up to return to the big screen, having established a reputation for unveiling major productions during the festive season, which consistently draw sizable audiences across Nigeria.

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A Tribe Called Judah achieved monumental box-office success, raking in over ₦1.4 billion and setting a record as the highest-grossing Nollywood film at the time.

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The Four boasts an extensive ensemble cast comprising prominent Nollywood actors, musicians, and entertainment personalities, including Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, and Chioma Akpotha.

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The movie also features Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, Wunmi Toriola, Waje, Shoday, Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho, Ayomide Iwasokun, and Vee Victoria “Vee” Adeyele.

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The inclusion of Nigeria's most notable figures in film and music has heightened anticipation for the project, with the production expected to embody Akindele's signature blend of comedy, family-centred storytelling, and social themes.

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Although the storyline details remain largely under wraps, The Four is scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on December 11, 2026, with additional information about the production expected to be unveiled prior to its release.