D’banj set to make acting debut

Singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, is set to make his acting debut with the musical film Symphony.

The singer reposted a congratulatory message from a fan in an Instagram story on Saturday morning.

The film, which will be premiered in cinemas on September 9, 2022, will tell a story of life, love, dreams, success, trials, societal failure and the resultant effects.

Shot in Lagos, the film, jointly produced by EverRise Entertainment and Sulcata Entertainment, also features actors such Jackie Appiah, Lanre Hassan, aka Iya Awero; Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin), Kalu Ikeagwu, Efa Iwara, Scarlet Gomez, Daniel Abua and Doris Okorie. It also stars Victor Adeshiyan and Kenyan singer, Tanasha Donna.

A music album containing original soundtracks and performances from the project will also be launched at the premier.

The director of the movie, Oraka Nnanyelu, described movie as a beautifully crafted, priceless work of art that mirrors the everyday life of the African youth’s journey to relevance.