Funke Akindele announces release date for new movie ‘The Four’

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced that her highly anticipated movie, “The Four: No One Fights Alone”, would be released in cinemas on December 11, 2026.

Akindele announced this in a post on her Instagram page on Monday, August 10.

She wrote: “IT’S GO TIME!!!

“On your mark… Get set…GO!!!!

“The relay is ON, and the Funke Akindele Network movie for 2026 is officially… THE FOUR.

“The baton has been passed. The announcement has been made.

“Now… shall we begin?

“It’s time to introduce you to THE FOUR. In all cinemas nationwide.”

The actress noted that the movie was produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment.

‘The Four’ is an emotionally charged drama exploring friendship, motherhood, resilience, and the strength of ordinary women.

Its plot explores themes of courage, faith, sacrifice, and loyalty, while highlighting Nigeria’s cultural identity through music, fashion, language, and tradition.

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The film features an ensemble cast including Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, and Wunmi Toriola.

Others are Waje, Afrobeats artiste Shoday, Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho, and Ayomide Iwasokun.

Akindele’s previous productions include ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, and ‘Behind The Scenes’, among others.

Through her filmmaking, she has continued to contribute to Nigeria’s creative industry, producing commercially successful stories that promote Nigerian culture, entertain audiences, and inspire emerging filmmakers.