Actress Faithia Williams has announced her return to work weeks after the death of her mother.
In an Instagram post on Monday, she said she is resuming activities to begin promoting her debut cinema project as a producer, Efunroye: The Unicorn.
Faithia described the past weeks as deeply emotional for her and her family and thanked the public for their support during the period.
The ex-wife of Saidi Balogun also revealed that although her mother has been buried, the family has postponed a major celebration of her life until next year.
“I am officially returning to work as we begin the journey of promoting my debut cinema project as a producer, EFUNROYE- The Unicorn. This film is very special to me, and I am excited to start sharing this powerful story with the world.
“The past weeks have been deeply emotional for my family and me following the passing of my beloved mother. She has now been laid to rest, and I want to thank everyone, sincerely: my fans, friends, family, colleagues, and well-wishers, who stood by us with prayers, calls, messages, and support during this difficult time. Your love and kindness meant so much to us.
“While we have given her a peaceful burial, we have decided to shift the major celebration of my mother’s life and legacy to next year, when we will properly honour the incredible woman she was and the impact she had on everyone around her.
“For now, I am channelling my strength back into my work. As we begin promoting EFUNROYE – The Unicorn, I am also open to collaborations, partnerships, and engagements as we take this beautiful project to audiences everywhere.
“Thank you all once again for your love, patience, and unwavering support. I truly appreciate you all.
“With love,
Faithia Williams Balogun”.
Faithia announced her mother’s death in February, sharing tributes about their relationship. The burial was held privately with family, friends and colleagues in attendance.
Efunroye: The Unicorn is her first cinema project as a producer. The film is based on the life of Efunroye Tinubu, a 19th century merchant and political figure known for her influence in Yoruba history. It is expected to bring a historical story to cinema audiences.
