"Funke Akindele Celebrates Timini Egbuson's Record-Breaking Debut with 'Reel Love'

Popular Nigerian actress and box office queen, Funke Akindele, has extended her congratulations to her junior colleague, Timini Egbuson, following the remarkable success of his debut cinema movie, Reel Love.

Timini’s cinematic debut, which premiered on Friday, February 14th, 2025—Valentine’s Day—has set multiple records. The film now holds the title for the number one Nollywood film of the weekend, grossing a total of N99.2 million. Additionally, it boasts the strongest Nollywood opening in 2025, the highest opening weekend for a first-time producer, the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood opening weekend of all time, and the strongest opening for a Valentine’s Day film in Nollywood history.

Celebrating Timini’s achievement, Funke Akindele took to her Instagram page to express her pride and support. She wrote:

"Big congratulations on your well deserved win my darling @_timini

I am so proud of you!
You are indeed a superstar, and this is just the beginning. Keep shining, and may God continue to bless your hustle!

Guys go watch #ReelLove in cinemas nationwide!."