The highly anticipated Nollywood biopic: “Efunroye: The Unicorn,” is set for nationwide cinema release on May 1, 2026.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Faithia Williams, ace actress and producer of the epic film, announced the release date on her verified instagram page.
Breaking News reads: “I am Faithia Williams Balogun, and this project is a purpose wrapped in frames and films. EFUNROYE: THE UNICORN is my first cinematic debut.
“A dream I carried for years.
“A story I fought to tell.
“A legacy I am determined to honour.
“Before Lagos became an empire…Before power was negotiated in palaces…Power had a name; EFUNROYE-The Unicorn.
“On May 1, 2026, EFUNROYE storms cinemas nationwide.”
The sensational actress and filmmaker said she was dedicating her cinematic debut to her late mother who recently passed.
Williams added: “My mother is gone… and I haven’t even laid her to rest yet.
“Every day since her passing has felt heavy.
“The calls.
“The condolences.
“The quiet moments when it finally sinks in.
“Grief does not wait for you to be ready; it just sits on your chest.
“I could have stayed away. I could have mourned in silence.
“But I chose to rise, for my mother, for my legacy, for this story.
“When you see me promoting this film, understand, it is not noise.
“It is resilience.
“It is a daughter pushing through heartbreak to fulfil a promise to herself… and to her mother.”
