Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo was humbled as Babatunde Fashola and other celebrities attending the premiere of his father’s film.
In honor of his 60 years in Nollywood, Adebayo Salami debuted his first film, Her Excellency, at Imax Cinemas in Lekki on Sunday, according to a report by Gossipinfo.
Among the dignitaries at the event were Babatunde Fashola, the former Governor of Lagos State, and H.E. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Governor of Kwara State.
Sharing clips of them at the event, Femi expressed how honoured he was to receive them. He expressed gratitude for the support, honour, and presence of greatness.
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“Super excited to receive the Honourable Governor of Kwara State – H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Former Governor of Lagos State – H.E. Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN at the star-studded premiere of HER EXCELLENCY
Hosted by my father, mentor, and icon @adebayo.salami, this moment was nothing short of grand — a true celebration of legacy, excellence, and unforgettable cinema.
Grateful for the honour, the support, and the presence of greatness.
Her Excellency premiere”.
Other notable guests were Femi Adebayo, Bukky Wright, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Alibaba, Aisha Lawal, Toyin Adegbola, Gabriel Afolayan and more.
Her Excellency, a political drama, is produced and directed by Femi Adebayo in honour of his father’s contributions to Nigerian cinema over the decades.
The film stars Adebayo Salami alongside a robust cast that includes Femi Adebayo, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Chatta, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule and Faithia Williams.
According to Femi, the film was conceived not just as a tribute to his father, but also to “further push the boundaries of indigenous storytelling and deliver a compelling story that mirrors society.”
