Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has spoken about her movie journey, days after crying out over alleged sabotage in the cinema.
On her Instagram page, she expressed gratitude to those who have been supportive of her movie journey since it hit cinemas. She appreciated her fans and prayed for their blessings.
Faithia said her movie tried its best for a non-festive period release and appreciated the public for their support.
“Happy new month, Efunroye journey so far.
A huge thank you to everyone who has been supportive of the Efunroye journey since it hit cinemas.
To all my fans, this is for you! Thank you, God bless you.
Efunroye actually tried its best for a non-festive period release.
Thank you to everyone supporting, let’s keep it up
Efunroye is still showing in all cinemas nationwide. Go to the nearest cinema to watch this masterpiece”.
Days ago, Williams had accused some cinemas of sidelining her movie, Efunroye: The Unicorn. She complained that some cinemas reduced the number of screenings of the film despite audience demand. According to her, some viewers had struggled to find available screening times for the movie in cinemas.
Efunroye: The Unicorn is a historical drama that premiered in cinemas on 1st May. The film is based on the life of Madam Efunroye Tinubu, a 19th-century Yoruba merchant and political figure whose legacy remains widely debated in Nigerian history.
Similarly, Rotimi Salami had cried out for help after poor movie sales at the cinema. He said he had been quiet on social media because his movie might be removed from the platform if it doesn’t do well.
Actor, IK Ogbonna, had kicked against politics and manipulative tactics in Nigeria’s Cinema. Making a list of the atrocities committed at cinemas, he admonished those involved in such atrocities to stop now, noting that they invest heavily and want a fair chance to share their work and recover their investments.
When CAN threatened Ini Edo over her movie title, IK expressed disappointment in the Association. He noted how they had seen the promotions for months and said nothing, but now had issues with it when it came out. He questioned how Christian it is to stay silent all along, then speak only when progress has been made.
In another post, he noted that artists have creative rights, and those rights should not be dictated by external bodies. He said he believes asking for a title change at this point doesn’t reflect the values of understanding, fairness, and compassion that Christianity teaches.
