Faithia Williams Under Fire for Portraying Historical Figure in New Film

• Faithia Williams Under Fire for Portraying Historical Figure in New Film as she promotes her movie “Efunroye: The Unicorn” on social media.
• In the film, she takes on the role of Efunroye Tinubu, a significant historical figure.
• Williams describes Efunroye as “more than a warrior, she was a ruler who rewrote history”.
• Her portrayal has ignited a heated debate among Nigerians on social media platforms.
• Critics contend that Efunroye was a slave trader and argue against her celebration in the film.

Newsypeople – Faithia Williams, a prominent Nigerian actress, has come under fire for promoting her new film “Efunroye” on social media. The controversy stems from the actress’s portrayal of Efunroye Tinubu, a historical figure, in the upcoming movie.

Faithia Williams recently took to her official X (formerly Twitter) account to promote “Efunroye: The Unicorn,” her latest film project.

She shared a picture of the movie poster and captioned it, describing Efunroye Tinubu as “more than a warrior, she was a ruler who rewrote history.” The actress emphasized that the character embodies power, trade, and legacy.

However, Faithia Williams’ portrayal of Efunroye Tinubu has sparked intense debate among Nigerians on social media.

Many users expressed frustration with the actress’s description of Efunroye, insisting that she was not as depicted. According to these critics, Efunroye was actually a merciless slave trader and should not be celebrated.

Power. Trade. Legacy. She was more than a warrior, she was a ruler who rewrote history. 🏹👑 ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn’ is coming to your screens soon!

Are you ready? #EfunroyeTheUnicorn #ComingSoon #FathiaWilliams #Nollywood pic.twitter.com/kYWBbuEQlc

— Faithia Williams (@FaithiaWilliams) October 22, 2024

Several users commented on the post, sharing their perspectives on Efunroye’s historical significance. Some expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the portrayal, while others were open to watching the movie to learn more about history.

One user suggested researching Efunroye before forming an opinion, acknowledging that there might be different perspectives on historical figures.

The controversy highlights ongoing debates about how history should be portrayed in media, particularly in the context of African narratives.

It also raises questions about the responsibility of filmmakers and actors in presenting historical figures accurately and sensitively.

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