Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chioma Akpotha, Waje & More Join Funke Akindele in “The Four: No One Fights Alone”

Core cast members Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, and Waje, who star as the main group of women in the film The Four: No One Fights Alone.

Have you heard? Funke Akindele is officially getting ready for another December cinema run, and this one already has people talking. The actress and filmmaker has announced her new movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone, which is set for a global cinema release on 11 December 2026 through FilmOne Entertainment.

One thing Funke never jokes about is casting, and The Four is packed with familiar faces. She stars in the film alongside Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, and Waje, with the four women at the centre of the story. The cast also includes Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Antar Laniyan, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Ali Nuhu, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Uzor Arukwe, and Wunmi Toriola. As if that wasn’t enough, Shoday, Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho, and Ayomide Iwasokun are also part of the project.

According to the announcement, the story follows Esosa and three loyal women who will do everything they can to protect a young man’s future. Loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and family are right at the centre of the film, and knowing Funke, there will probably be a few emotional moments that will have people talking long after they leave the cinema.

Funke wrote, directed, and produced the film under the Funke Akindele Network, and the announcement visuals already give a glimpse of the world she is building. The cast appeared in a mix of tailored looks and structured traditional outfits, with styling by Zack Styling Luxury, costumes from Ola Reay and ASO Nigeria, and photography led by Deji Oluokun.

If there is one thing we can say with confidence, it is that December cinema season has officially entered the group chat. Between the cast, the first look, and Funke’s track record with December releases, “The Four: No One Fights Alone” is already shaping up to be one of the Nigerian films everyone will be watching when the holidays roll around.

Meet the cast below

Chioma Akpotha featuring in custom pink traditional wear with statement hair styling for Funke Akindele’s upcoming film The Four.

Waje wearing custom yellow Adire-inspired traditional attire and statement gold accessories for The Four announcement photoshoot.

Bisola Aiyeola posing in an off-shoulder traditional silhouette with gold cuffs for the announcement shoot of Funke Akindele’s The Four.

Funke Akindele posing in a custom puff-sleeve ensemble and high braided hairstyle for her film The Four: No One Fights Alone.

Timini Egbuson wearing a structured multi-patterned blazer with a cowrie cap and sunglasses for The Four cast announcement.

Nollywood and Kannywood veteran Ali Nuhu dressed in a striped longline jacket and patterned trousers for The Four: No One Fights Alone.

Musician Shoday featured in a red splash-print jacket and red trousers for his acting role in Funke Akindele’s The Four.

Uzor Arukwe posing in a blue striped traditional jacket paired with a tan hat for the cast reveal of Funke Akindele’s The Four

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