Funke Akindele Unveils Star-Studded Cast For ‘The Four’

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has unveiled the cast of her upcoming movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone, which is scheduled for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026.

The film features a mix of prominent Nollywood actors, musicians and entertainment personalities, with Akindele leading an ensemble cast that includes Waje, Chioma Akpotha, Bisola Aiyeola, John Ekanem, Wunmi Toriola, Lateef Adedimeji, Ireoluwa Olaniyan, Ali Nuhu and Omotunde Adebowale David, popularly known as Lolo1.

Other cast members are Mide Iwasokun, Kolapo Omotosho, Shoday, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe and Ogbolor.

The movie also stars Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, Samuel Banks and Ayomide Iwasokun.

The Four is an emotionally driven drama that explores friendship, motherhood, resilience and the strength of ordinary women.

Set between the picturesque Odu Community and the vibrant city, the story follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women whose determination to secure the future of a young man they love puts their courage, faith and loyalty to the test.

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The film also explores themes of hope, sacrifice and unity while incorporating music, fashion, language and tradition to highlight Nigeria’s cultural identity.

Akindele, who wrote, directed and produced the film, said The Four would explore relationships and experiences that audiences could connect with.

Speaking in an interview with BellaNaija uploaded on Monday, she said, “Audiences have grown with us over the years, and they expect stories that entertain while reflecting who we are.”

She added, “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.”

The movie marks another major theatrical project for Akindele, who has established herself as one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers and box-office forces.

She has directed and produced commercially successful films including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind The Scenes.

Her films have repeatedly broken Nigerian box-office records, strengthening her reputation as one of Africa’s most influential filmmakers.

The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026, with FilmOne handling its theatrical distribution.