Actress Faithia Williams has announced her return to work following her mother’s burial, focusing on promoting her debut cinema project, “Efunroye: The Unicorn”.
“Efunroye: The Unicorn,” set to premiere on May 1, 2026, tells the story of Efunroye Tinubu, a 19th-century Yoruba aristocrat and merchant.
In an Instagram post, Williams expressed gratitude for public support during her difficult time and revealed plans to celebrate her mother’s life and legacy next year.
She wrote, “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”, she wrote.
