Faithia Williams corrects misconception trailing her upcoming movie

Faithia Williams has cleared up misconceptions trailing “Efunroye Tinubu” her upcoming new movie

Faithia Williams had announced her upcoming project, “Efunroye The Unicorn,” a historical drama about a powerful warrior queen who defied conventions, built an empire, and shaped history, which sparked reaction’s from Internet users.

Now Faithia Williams clarified on Instagram that her movie, “Efunroye The Unicorn,” isn’t meant to glorify or promote a divisive historical figure or carry political intentions, but rather an artistic interpretation and storytelling aimed at showcasing Nigerian history and culture on screen.

“MY RESPONSE TO THE REACTIONS TRAILING MY UPCOMING MOVIE, ‘’EFUNROYE TINUBU”

-Faithia Williams Balogun

The reactions generated by the announcement of my upcoming movie, “Efunroye: The Unicorn,” underscore just how passionate we all are about our history and our nation, Nigeria. I am deeply thankful to both my loyal fans and non-fans, for the overwhelming support this project is receiving.

With over six million views on my post, I do not take your support for granted—your interest and feedback are truly appreciated.

However, the passion and emotions surrounding this project (especially on Twitter), while inspiring, have led to some misconceptions that I would like to clarify.

Firstly, “Efunroye: The Unicorn” is not a promotional piece intended to glorify or whitewash a divisive historical figure like Madam Efunroye Tinubu. Nor does it carry any political intent or affiliation. This film is purely a work of artistic interpretation and storytelling. As a filmmaker, my goal is to bring Nigerian stories to life on screen, and this is no exception.

The movie is an attempt to present Madam Tinubu’s life in a balanced and nuanced way, showcasing her triumphs, challenges, and the complex legacy she left behind. It is not an effort to reshape or glorify the historical narrative.

Like all historical figures, Madam Tinubu’s story is layered, and this film aims to capture both her strengths and controversies.

I want to emphasize that “Efunroye: The Unicorn” is, first and foremost, a creative expression meant to entertain, educate, and spark thoughtful conversations. It is not a documentary or a political statement.

As with any artistic work, it draws from history but also takes creative liberties to make the story more engaging for modern audiences.

I believe that through this film, we can explore important parts of our history, but it is important to understand that it remains a work of fiction inspired by real events”.