The most anticipated movie announcement of the year finally happened with Funke Akindele releasing the title and cast members of her annual Christmas blockbuster. This time, we’re leaving the Jenifa universe once again to meet The Four, coming to cinemas on the 11th of December. A film she says is about four women on four different journeys—Funke The Odyssey remake when?
The ensemble cast is packed with big names like Richard Mofe Damijo, Ali Nuhu and Waje. Also, there are a host of other actors not new to Funke Akindele films and TV shows. So, we decided to highlight the actors who have worked with her before and their past projects in anticipation of The Four hitting screens around the world.
Timini Egbuson
He earned an AMVCA nomination for playing Pere Judah, the lover boy son of Jedidah Judah (played by Funke Akindele) in A Tribe Called Judah.
Lateef Adedimeji
He played Bayo, the problematic brother of SHE in She Must Be Obeyed. A Funke Akindele TV show on Prime Video.
Uzor Arukwe
He played the stingy Igbo business owner Chigozie in A Tribe Called Judah. And also, Victor, Ronke’s lawyer and best friend, in Behind The Scenes.
Waje
She tapped into her musicality to play X-Cite. The rival to SHE in She Must Be Obeyed on Prime Video.
Chioma Akpotha
She played Chummy Choko in Omo Ghetto: The Saga. This earned her a nomination for an African Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
Bisola Ayeola
She played the women’s rights activist, Madam Bassey in Everybody Loves Jenifa. The third installment in Funke Akindele’s iconic Jenifa series.
Who are you most excited to see in the cinemas on December 11th?
