FIRST LOOK: Funke Akindele Unveils First Images from New Feature Film

The Four: No One Fights Alone, Coming to Cinemas on December 11

As anticipation continues to build towards its December 11, 2026 global cinema release, an exclusive first look into the highly anticipated new feature film by award-winning filmmaker, actress and producer, Funke Akindele, The Four: No One Fights Alone, has been unveiled.

The newly-released images by Funke Akindele to the delight of her teeming fans offer a first glimpse into the highly anticipated drama starring other notable stars including 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.

Produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the film marks the next chapter for one of Africa’s most commercially successful filmmakers, whose films have consistently redefined the possibilities of Nigerian cinema. With The Four: No One Fights Alone, Akindele explores a range of creative touchpoints, bringing together fashion, music and culture as integral parts of the film’s worldview.

The film’s fashion draws from Nigeria’s heritage, with Adire incorporated into the styling, while an original song features within the story, extending its creative reach into the music and fashion landscape. Alongside its language, traditions and locations, these elements give the film a distinctive visual and cultural identity while opening up different creative entry points into the story.

The film is an emotionally charged drama about friendship, courage and resilience and follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women who leave their community for the city to fight for the future of a young man they love. A journey that will test their courage, faith and loyalty in ways they never imagined. The film brings together one of Nollywood’s most accomplished ensemble cast.
The film also features award-winning singer Waje, Afrobeats star, Shoday; alongside entertainment personalities such as Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotoso and Ayomide Iwasokun. Funke Akindele has become one of the defining forces in African cinema, directing and producing a string of record-breaking theatrical releases including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind The Scenes. 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: No One Fights Alone opens in cinemas globally on December 11, 2026, exclusively distributed by FilmOne Entertainment.