Funke Akindele Announces Historic UK Premiere Of 'The Four' At ODEON Luxe Leicester Square

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced that her upcoming movie, 'The Four', will hold its UK premiere at the iconic ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London.

The box office queen made the announcement in a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, revealing that the highly anticipated event is scheduled for November 29.

Akindele stated that the premiere marks a significant milestone for Nigerian cinema, as it is the first time a Nollywood title will premiere at the prestigious location.

The filmmaker noted that the historic night is a collaboration between Funke Akindele Network and FilmOne Entertainment, adding that the movie is set to bring an unforgettable experience to London.

She wrote:
"LONDON, WE'RE COMING! History is about to be made. Funke Akindele Network and FilmOne Entertainment are proud to announce the UK Premiere of THE FOUR at the iconic ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, London, on November 29th. For the first time ever, a Nollywood title will premiere at this prestigious location, marking another significant milestone for Nigerian cinema on the global stage. One movie. One iconic location. One historic night. London, get ready. THE FOUR is coming! #TheFourNoOneFightsAlone #AFunkeAkindeleFilm"

Funke Akindele's latest announcement follows her surprising move to partner with social media giant, Facebook to distribute her movies on the platform in order to reach a wider audience.

The Nigerian Voice recalls that Funke Akindele is gearing up for the release of 'The Four', which is set to hit cinemas globally on December 11, 2026.

The movie features a star-studded cast including Waje, Chioma Akpotha, Bisola Aiyeola, Lateef Adedimeji, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, and Uzor Arukwe, among others.