Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Poster Compared to Katangari Goes to Town — Coincidence or Copy?

Nollywood fans are having a field day online after spotting what seems to be a striking resemblance between Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes movie poster and that of Katangari Goes to Town. Both posters share an almost identical setup, a long dining table surrounded by a tense group of characters, all sitting under an elaborate chandelier, creating that “everyone is a suspect” mystery vibe.

At first glance, many social media users were quick to tag it a “copy and paste” situation, accusing Funke's team of lifting the concept from Katangari Goes to Town. However, when you look closely, it’s clear that the two designs are not exactly the same. The poses, lighting, color tones, and facial expressions differ slightly making it more of a creative coincidence or a “spot the difference” scenario than outright imitation.

Some film enthusiasts have pointed out that it’s not unusual for Nollywood posters to draw inspiration from one another or even from Hollywood designs. In fact, Katangari Goes to Town itself reportedly borrowed inspiration from a Hollywood “whodunit” theme, a common style for mystery dramas.

Adding another twist, fans noted that Funke Akindele had revealed her cast lineup and promotional materials long before this controversy popped up, yet no one raised questions then. The sudden online uproar, they argue, simply proves the relevance and buzz surrounding her upcoming project.

Interestingly, the situation almost mirrors the message of Funke’s new film, Behind the Scenes a title that perfectly sums up how people often judge based on surface appearances without understanding the full story or creative process that happens out of sight.

At the end of the day, whether coincidence or clever PR, one thing is clear: Funke Akindele's marketing team has struck gold. They’ve managed to spark conversations, trend online, and draw even more attention to the movie before its release. And in the entertainment world, that’s a win.