{"id":10205,"date":"2026-11-05T16:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/funke-akindeles-the-four-sells-out-london-premiere\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:30:48","slug":"funke-akindeles-the-four-sells-out-london-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/funke-akindeles-the-four-sells-out-london-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"Funke Akindele\u2019s \u2018The Four\u2019 sells out London premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<div readability=\"63.60153937241\">\n<p>The London premiere of actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele\u2019s upcoming movie, The Four, at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square has officially sold out ahead of its Nigerian cinema release on 11 December.\n<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s distributors, FilmOne Entertainment, announced the development in a post on X on Thursday, thanking audiences for their support and confirming that tickets for the premiere scheduled for 29 November were no longer available.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are officially sold out! You made this happen! The premiere of The Four at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square is officially sold out, and we couldn\u2019t be more grateful,\u201d the distributors said.\n<\/p>\n<p>Akindele had earlier announced the UK premiere through her verified Instagram account, describing the event as a significant achievement for Nigerian cinema.<\/p>\n<p>She wrote, \u201cLONDON, WE\u2019RE 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 29 November.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The filmmaker also said the event would mark a milestone for Nollywood, with the film set to premiere at the London venue.\n<\/p>\n<p>The sold-out announcement comes ahead of the film\u2019s planned nationwide cinema release on 11 December. FilmOne Entertainment is handling its distribution.<\/p>\n<p>Akindele, known for producing some of Nollywood\u2019s highest-grossing films, has continued to expand the international reach of her productions through collaborations and promotional initiatives\n                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"18.545299145299\">\n                                                                <b><a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/author\/hjohnson\">Hannah Johnson<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hannah Johnson is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over three years of professional experience in reporting, storytelling, and digital content creation. She blends traditional reporting skills with a modern, digital-first approach to journalism, producing content tailored for both web and social platforms. Hannah is skilled at turning complex topics into clear, engaging, and relatable stories that resonate with a wide audience. Her work reflects hands-on newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a strong commitment to accurate, audience-focused journalism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"14.852589641434\">\n<p> All rights reserved. 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