Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to return to the big screen with a new movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone, scheduled for global cinema release on December 11, 2026.
Here are some things you should know about the upcoming film.
1. Funke Akindele is the writer, director and producer
Akindele takes on multiple roles in the project, serving as the writer, director and producer of The Four. The movie adds to her growing portfolio of major theatrical productions.
2. The movie has a star-studded cast
The film brings together several notable names from Nollywood, music and entertainment.
The cast includes Funke Akindele, Waje, Chioma Akpotha, Bisola Aiyeola, John Ekanem, Wunmi Toriola, Lateef Adedimeji, Ireoluwa Olaniyan, Ali Nuhu, Omotunde Adebowale David, popularly known as Lolo1, Mide Iwasokun, Kolapo Omotosho, Shoday, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe and Ogbolor.
Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, Samuel Banks and Ayomide Iwasokun are also part of the cast.
3. It is centred on friendship and resilience
The Four is described as an emotionally charged drama that explores friendship, motherhood, resilience and the strength of ordinary women.
The story follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women whose determination to fight for the future of a young man they love puts their courage, faith and loyalty to the test.
4. The story connects community and city life
The movie is set between the picturesque Odu Community and the vibrant city, creating a narrative that brings together different environments and experiences.
5. Nigerian culture is part of the story
Beyond its central storyline, the film incorporates music, fashion, language and tradition to showcase aspects of Nigeria’s cultural identity.
It also explores themes of hope, sacrifice and unity, making the story more than just a conventional drama.
6. Akindele wants audiences to see themselves in the story
Speaking in an interview with BellaNaija uploaded on Monday, Akindele said audiences had grown with her over the years and expected stories that entertain while reflecting who they 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,” she said.
7. It continues Akindele’s successful filmmaking journey
The movie follows several commercially successful projects associated with Akindele, including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind The Scenes.
Through these projects, she has established herself as one of Nigeria’s prominent filmmakers and box-office forces.
8. When will The Four be released?
The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled to hit cinemas globally on December 11, 2026.
FilmOne will handle the film’s theatrical distribution.
With its combination of an ensemble cast, a story centred on friendship and resilience, and elements of Nigerian culture, The Four is shaping up as another major cinematic project from Funke Akindele.
EduTimes Africa, a product of Education Times Africa, is a magazine publication that aims to lend its support to close the yawning gap in Africa's educational development.