Funke Akindele has released the first images from her upcoming film, “The Four: No One Fights Alone”, giving audiences a closer look at the cast ahead of its December cinema release.

The actress and filmmaker shared the images on September 1, featuring herself alongside several members of the film’s ensemble cast.

The released images feature Akindele alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Timini Egbuson, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu and Uzor Arukwe. Ronke Oshodi Oke and Wunmi Toriola are also among the cast.

Akindele accompanied the images with a caption describing the film as a story filled with “friendship, laughter, tension, secrets and everything in between.” She also confirmed that The Four will arrive in cinemas on December 11.

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The first-look release comes shortly after Akindele announced the film and unveiled its cast in August. “The Four” is a drama set between the Odu community and the city, following Esosa and three women who are closely connected to her as they fight for the future of a young man they love. Their journey puts their friendship, courage, faith and loyalty to the test.

Music is also part of the film’s build-up, with Akindele, Waje, Bisola Aiyeola and Chioma Chukwuka joining forces on “Ore Mi”, one of the soundtracks for The Four. Produced by Tyanx, the song draws on the film’s themes of friendship, love and the bond between close friends. Akindele said the recording was inspired by the folktale-style storytelling through music that many Nigerians grew up with, making the song an extension of the relationships at the centre of the film.

“The Four: No One Fights Alone” is produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. The film is scheduled to open in cinemas globally on December 11, 2026.

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to return to cinemas with her latest feature film, “The Four: No One Fights Alone”, which will be released on December 11, 2026. The film is being produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed exclusively by FilmOne Entertainment.

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Akindele announced the project on Monday, August 10, unveiling both the title and the ensemble cast ahead of its December cinema release. The film tells the story of Esosa and three women whose lives become tied to the future of a young man they care about. Their loyalty to him puts their friendship and personal convictions under pressure as they navigate challenges between the Odu community and the city.

The film also draws on Nigerian cultural elements, with music, fashion, language and traditional settings incorporated into the production. Rather than focusing solely on the four central women, the story places their relationships and the choices they make at the heart of the film.

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Akindele takes on multiple responsibilities on the production, serving as the writer, director and producer of “The Four”.

The cast features Akindele alongside Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Antar Laniyan and Wunmi Toriola. Singer Waje and Afrobeats artist Shoday are also part of the cast, alongside entertainment personalities Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho and Ayomide Iwasokun.

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The December release comes after a series of commercially successful cinema releases for Akindele. Her recent films include “Battle on Buka Street”, “A Tribe Called Judah” and “Behind The Scenes”. In January 2026, the National Film and Video Censors Board said “Behind The Scenes” had surpassed ₦2.4 billion at the Nigerian box office.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has added another major international credit to her career after being named the Executive Music Producer and Curator for the soundtrack of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming fantasy film “Children of Blood and Bone”.

The announcement was made by director Gina Prince-Bythewood during the trailer launch event in New York and was confirmed on social media by Tems’ manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi.

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As Executive Music Producer and Curator, Tems will help shape the soundtrack’s creative direction, overseeing the selection and development of music that supports the film’s story. The role marks one of her most significant behind-the-scenes contributions to a major Hollywood production, extending her work beyond performing and songwriting.

Speaking at the event, Prince-Bythewood explained that Tems had been part of her creative process long before production began. She recalled listening to the singer’s music while writing the film and said songs such as “Try Me” influenced the emotional tone she hoped to achieve. According to the director, she listened to Tems’ “Try Me” while writing the film and had long envisioned her curating and executive producing the soundtrack.

The soundtrack will also feature contributions from several Nigerian artists. Burna Boy has joined the project as Executive Music Consultant, while Fireboy DML, BNXN and Ayra Starr are expected to appear on the soundtrack alongside Tems’ new material. Their involvement shows the growing presence of Nigerian artists in major international film projects.

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Although the latest announcement centres on the soundtrack, it also represents another milestone for Tems, whose career has continued to expand across music, film and international collaborations. In recent years, the singer has earned global recognition through award-winning releases and high-profile partnerships, and this latest role places her at the centre of the musical identity of a major studio film.

The first official trailer for “Children of Blood and Bone” was released on 28 July, giving audiences their first full look at the fantasy adaptation. With Tems leading the soundtrack and contributing three original songs, anticipation is expected to grow ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 15 January 2027.