“With over 6 million views, I don’t take your feedback for granted” – Faithia Williams speaks up on the misconception about her Yet-to-be released movie.
A few days back the film-maker gave a teaser about her upcoming project “Efunroye the Unicorn” in which she described the figure as a warrior queen who defied kings, rewrote history and built her empire, this came as a mixed feeling to Nigerians. Read: Faithia Williams faces backlash from Nigerians As She Promotes Her new project “Efunroye”
The Filmmaker took to her Instagram page to debunk the misconceptions surrounding her upcoming movie, she wrote
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 how passionate we 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 receives.
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.
