Funke Akindele, Nigeria's highest-grossing filmmaker, has announced her next feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, set for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026. The film, produced by Funke Akindele Network and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, marks the next chapter for one of Africa's most commercially successful filmmakers.
The Four is a powerful drama that celebrates friendship, motherhood, resilience, and the strength of ordinary women, set between the picturesque Odu Community and the vibrant city.
The film follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women whose journey to fight for the future of a young man they love tests their courage, faith, and loyalty.
Through music, fashion, language, tradition, and breathtaking cinematography, the film celebrates Nigeria's rich cultural identity while weaving together authentic storytelling around hope, sacrifice, and unity.
The film brings together an accomplished ensemble cast, including Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.
According to Funke Akindele, writer, director, and producer of The Four, "Audiences have grown with us over the years, and they expect stories that entertain while reflecting who we are.
With The Four, we are exploring the relationships that shape us, challenge us, and stay with us. I think audiences will find a part of themselves in this story." Funke Akindele has become a defining force in African cinema, directing and producing record-breaking theatrical releases, including Omo Ghetto: The Saga and Battle on Buka Street.
Her films have repeatedly rewritten Nigerian box-office history, cementing her position as the country's highest-grossing filmmaker and one of the continent's most influential creative voices.
The Four opens in cinemas on December 11, exclusively distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, and is expected to continue Funke Akindele's successful run at the box office.
