Mummy Wa’s Korean-Nigerian Film Makes Waves In Korea

• Mummy Wa has created a Korean-Nigerian movie titled My Sunshine.

• This film has recently gained attention in Korea.

• Juliana Olayode became notable for her line, ‘pali kaja,’ which caught the interest of many online users.

Kemi Ikuseedun, known as ‘Kemz Mama’ or Mummy Wa, is a Nigerian filmmaker who has created a Korean-Nigerian movie titled My Sunshine. This film has recently gained attention in Korea.

Clips from the movie began circulating on Nigerian social media, leading to mixed responses. The videos featured Nigerian actors speaking Korean.

Actress Juliana Olayode became notable for her line, ‘pali kaja,’ which caught the interest of many online users. While some viewers appreciated it, others questioned why the actors were speaking Korean in a Nigerian context.

Recently, Mummy Wa’s movie My Sunshine has gained attention in Korea, making it into the news there.

Channels like JTBC News and KBS News reported on the Nigerian film, much to the delight of Mummy Wa and her supporters. She celebrated this success by posting news snippets on her Instagram.

Kemz Mama, aka Mummy Wa, wrote:

“I cant keep calm, we are on korean news JTBC 🥹🥰”

See her posts below:

Actress Juliana Olayode celebrated the movie’s success in Korean news on her Instagram. She posted pictures of herself in an oriental outfit and wrote about how they have gone global.

Olayode also tackled critics of the movie, as she called them out for not being open minded. In her words:

“We’re global y’all, My Sunshine is all over the news in Korea. Whilst some shallow minded folks may not appreciate this piece of art, probably because it’s nothing like they’ve seen before/ they’re not familiar with this kind or art, those who know, KNOW that this is a masterpiece.💫💫

Congratulationssssssss once again Kemi @kemz_mama thanks for putting Nigeria on the map for something good. I am beyond proud of you!!❤️”

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See some comments below;

@enioluwatileyin: “(In Egungun voice) “This is Massive Baby” 👏”

@realmhiedhey: “You guys did a very good job 👏it’s not easy learning a language at all Korean language is so difficult to learn not to talk of pronunciation.”

@remilekunomogbehin1: “Abeg who go translate wetin the newscast dey talk. Mi o gbo pah, mio gbo po😂😂😂😂. Me I enjoyed the Nigeria Korean movie sha.”

@debby_sharonojo: “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I said this🔥 it takes a creative mind to come with such a production! I’m so happy for this.”

@ayowalemercy: “And what do you mean by ‘shallow minded’? As an actor, it’s important to understand that people have diverse tastes and preferences. Not everyone will appreciate your work, and that’s perfectly acceptable. However, it’s not constructive to label those who are not in agreement with you as ‘shallow minded’ simply because they don’t appreciate one work. It is important to respectfully express yourself acknowledging that individual perspectives and opinions vary.”

@Mercyartist3e: “This is hugeeee🥳 Congratulations.”

@Sharonjatto: “If Dare to be different was a person!😍😍. Rooting for you my love.”

@Cyrilna_n: “Where are the naysayers ooo!!! MIA😂.”

@Rok_hennas: “I was just thinking about this movie then scroll down and seeing this 💃💃💃💃 we’re going global. Congratulations Kemz. This alone is a milestone 🔥.”

@That_ajibola_girl: “Nigerians had an issue with it but see Koreans eating it up and celebrating! I can’t wait to see you do even more KEMs. Congratulations sis.”