Funke Akindele Drops First Look at Star-Studded Film “The Four” Featuring Afrobeat’s Shoday

Nollywood’s box office queen Funke Akindele is back with what might be her most ambitious project yet. The filmmaker just unveiled the first images from The Four: No One Fights Alone, and the December 11, 2026 release date can’t come soon enough. This isn’t just another Nollywood production—it’s a cultural statement that weaves Nigerian heritage, original music, and an all-star cast into one cinematic experience.

Produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed through FilmOne Entertainment, The Four tells an emotionally gripping story about friendship and courage. The plot follows Esosa and three fierce women who leave their village for the city, fighting for the future of a young man they deeply care about. What makes this film stand out is how Akindele seamlessly blends traditional Nigerian elements—like Adire fabric in the costume design—with contemporary storytelling. There’s even an original song woven into the narrative, expanding the film’s reach beyond cinema into music and fashion spaces.

The cast reads like a who’s who of Nigerian entertainment royalty: Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, and Wunmi Toriola all star in the film. But here’s where it gets even more interesting for music fans—award-winning vocalist Waje and Afrobeat sensation Shoday both appear in the film, alongside entertainment personalities Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho, and Ayomide Iwasokun. With Akindele’s proven track record—her films have collectively earned over ₦5.2 billion at the Nigerian box office, including record-breakers like A Tribe Called Judah and Everybody Loves Jenifa—expectations for The Four are sky-high. Mark your calendars for December 11, 2026, when the film hits cinemas worldwide.

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