The daily reveal of the cast of the upcoming Funke Akindele-produced film on Instagram in May 2024 has created a real buzz among moviegoers. Every day, Akindele shared on his Reels the faces of the actors who will be part of this film project. Renowned names such as Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Calabar Chic, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Abdulgafar Abiola (Cute Abiola), Omowunmi Dada, Efa Iwara, Tina Mbai, Dele Odule, Sharon Ooja Egwurube, Shaffy Bello, Omoni Oboli, Femi Adebayo and Joseph Benjamin have been revealed, suggesting an exceptional cast for what promises to be a box office success.
The film, produced under the banner of The Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), a production company owned by Akindele, is already generating enthusiasm among fans who are eagerly waiting to discover more information on the plot and the exact release date of this highly anticipated feature film.
Among Funke Akindele’s upcoming projects, the announcement of the film “Everybody Loves Jenifa” from the Jenifa franchise, scheduled for December 2024, has also attracted the attention of movie lovers. The prolonged absence of Jenifa from our screens has aroused the curiosity of fans who are impatiently waiting to find this iconic character again.
Funke Akindele has established herself as one of Nollywood’s most accomplished filmmakers, through the production of the popular Jenifa franchise and hit films such as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ and ‘Battle on Buka Street’. With colossal revenues, she won the hearts of the public and established herself as a key figure in the Nigerian film industry.
Consequently, the announcement of Funke Akindele’s next film has aroused a certain enthusiasm among moviegoers and suggests a resounding success for this new production which promises to leave its mark and consolidate the place of the actress and producer at the top of the the Nigerian film industry.