Facebook Partners with Nollywood Filmmaker Funke Akindele for the Global Premiere of Her New Movie ‘The Four’

Facebook partnered with Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele for the London and Lagos premieres of her new movie, The Four.

Facebook has officially partnered with renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for the grand premiere of her upcoming movie, titled The Four.

The major entertainment technology partnership was publicly announced on October 30, 2026, marking a historic collaboration between social media networks and African movie producers.

Under this exciting media partnership, Facebook will actively support the film’s world premiere in London as well as its homecoming premiere event in Lagos, creating special digital experiences for fans and content creators.

The collaboration is designed to show how social media platforms help storytellers connect with movie lovers worldwide, build passionate online fan communities, and earn money from their original videos.

At both red carpet premiere events in London and Lagos, Facebook will host special creator lounges where local content makers can record behind-the-scenes videos, share live updates, and showcase how they use digital apps to share Nigerian culture with global audiences.

Fans around the world can follow official Facebook pages to watch exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, red carpet interviews, and celebrity moments from both premiere cities.

Supporting local movie makers and helping content creators share stories across internet platforms is very important for everyday families, young content creators, movie fans, and working citizens across Nigeria.

In recent years, thousands of creative young people have started making funny videos, short dramas, and cultural stories on their mobile phones to build online followers and earn a living.

When global social media networks partner with successful Nollywood stars, it proves that local African stories are valued across the world and opens up real opportunities for local creators to grow their digital businesses.

Empowering local storytellers brings national pride, protects local culture, and helps creative youths turn their artistic talents into profitable long-term careers.

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Explaining how social networks help local storytellers reach millions of global viewers and earn income from their creative work, Meta corporate leadership shared inspiring remarks during the launch.

Highlighting the company’s commitment to supporting African culture and content creators, Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa at Meta, Oluwasola Obagbemi, stated that “Facebook has always been about connecting people, and our partnership with Funke Akindele brings that to life through film”.

Emphasizing that online platforms provide local creators with practical tools to turn their artistic passions into sustainable businesses, Meta leadership added further details on supporting local talent.

Pointing out how digital networks empower storytellers, Oluwasola Obagbemi added that “creators on Facebook can reach a global audience, build real connections with their fans and earn money from the original content they share”.

Expressing deep excitement about bringing African storytelling to a massive international audience through global social platforms, the celebrated filmmaker shared her appreciation for fan support.

Highlighting the power of international technology partnerships, Funke Akindele stated that “African cinema has always had beautiful stories for the world to enjoy, and it’s exciting to have Facebook as a partner in bringing these stories to even more audiences globally”.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s release. As the premiere dates approach in London and Lagos, movie lovers and digital content creators across Nigeria look forward to celebrating Nollywood’s rising global reach.