She Must Be Obeyed is a comedy miniseries that premiered on September 29, 2023.[1] The five-part series features Funke Akindele, Nancy Isime, Lateef Adedimeji, Akah Nnani, Patience Ozokwor, Mike Ezuronye, Ex BBNaija star, Veeiye, Waje and other Nollywood stars.[2] The mini-series was produced and directed by Funke Akindele and her estranged husband JJC Skillz[3] under the Scene one Productions.[4]
| She Must Be Obeyed | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Nigerian film |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Funke Akindele |
| Running time | 1 hour+ each |
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 29 September 2023 |
Synopsis edit
She Must Be Obeyed is about the lives of three successful music stars; SHE, Tito and X-cite (played by Funke Akindele, Veeiye and Waje respectively). Siyanbola Adewale, known as SHE, portrays a character determined to remain at the top, not minding who she tramples on to get there. A group gathers and forms to expose SHE's true nature, leading to revenge and deception in the music industry.[5] The film spotlights into the competition in the music industry.[4]
Cast edit
- Funke Akindele as Siyanbola Adewale
- Nancy Isime as Victoria
- Veeiye as Tito
- Waje as X-cite
- Shaffy Bello as Iya Siyanbola
- Chiwetalu Agu as Uncle Mba
- Akah Nnani as Sisqo
- Lateef Adedimeji as Bayo, Siyanbola's brother
- Rachael Okonkwo as Adaeze
- IK Ogbonna as Pedro
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as PR Manager
- Adunni Ade as PR Officer 1
- Patience Ozokwor as Mama Cruise
Production and release edit
The mini-series which was released on 29th, September 2023 had her premiere at the Filmhouse IMAX in Lagos, the premiere had Nollywood stars in attendance, including but not restricted to Toyin Abraham, Mo Abudu, Iyabo Ojo, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Femi Adebayo, JJC Skillz, and the cast of the series.[6][8] BBNaija Star, Veeiye who acted the role Tito has also expressed her gratitude to Funke Akindele who gave her the movie role to boost her confidence, Vee has explained how she had to send a direct message to her hinting on her interest in the movie industry and to her surprise Akindele responded and she got the role in the movie.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Prime Video to Unveil SHE Must Be Obeyed mini series Featuring Funke Akindele on Sept 29 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Anagor-Ewuzie, Amaka (2023-09-24). "Funke Akindele stars in new drama 'SHE Must Be Obeyed' on Prime Video". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (2022-06-30). "BREAKING: JJC announces separation from Funke Akindele after six years of marriage". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ a b Stephen, Onu (2023-09-29). "Prime Video's mini-series 'SHE Must Be Obeyed' premieres in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-09-22). "Funke Akindele takes the Spotlight in the newly launched Drama Series; She Must Be Obeyed". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ a b Mix, Pulse (2023-09-29). "A Starry Night Of Glamour And Beats: SHE Must Be Obeyed premiere in Lagos!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo. "Funke Akindele to star in new Prime Video mini series "She Must Be Obeyed"". Vanguard.
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (2023-09-29). "Prime Video hosts celebrities, high society at Funke Akindele's 'She must be obeyed' premiere". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ idowu (2023-09-30). "Vee ecstatic as Funke Akindele gives her movie role to boost her confidence". ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2023-09-30.