Faithia Williams has clarified the misunderstanding about her new movie, Efunroye Tinubu.
She stated that the film is not meant to promote or glorify a controversial historical figure and does not have any political connections.
She wrote;
“MY RESPONSE TO THE REACTIONS TRAILING MY UPCOMING MOVIE, ‘’EFUNROYE TINUBU”
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”.
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