SheIs Movie, the highly anticipated production debut of vocal queens, Waje and Omawumi was premiered with pomp and splendor at the Filmhouse Cimemas Lekki, Lagos.
Waje and Omawumi gave us the ultimate best friend vibe this year with the birth of their media company, Hermanes Media; and consequently releasing their first film, SheIs. The drama comedy features Somkele Iyama Idhalama who plays the lead role of Frances Anyaoku.
Directed by Chris Eneaji Eneng, the movie also features Nollywood veterans like Desmond Elliot, Ejike Asiegbu and Chiwetalu Agu. Chioma “Chigul” Omeruah, Mawuli Gavor, Omawumi, Linda Ejiofor, Frank Donga and Waje were also part of the impressive cast.
From Banky W to Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Toke Makinwa, Alex Unsual, Ifu Ennada, and more, the movie or premiere was a star studded affair, and guests dressed in line with the theme, OnceUponaFairyTale.
Here are the Best Dressed Stars from the Night.
Waje looked magnificent in this thigh high two piece by Mai Atafo. Accessorizing with a beret and a bedazzled fannypack was a nice touch.Toke Makinwa looked like a modern day Greek princess in this dress by Gert-Johan Coetzee.Battleground Star, Shaffy Bello looked like a dream in this nude ruffle dress by Trish O. Couture.Actress and Media personality, Layole Oyatogun wowed us with her shimmering elaborate sleeves and hour glass figure in this dress by Erica Moore.Osas Ighodaro delivered on that villain vibe in this black cut-out dress from KASHAM by AdeDameeLeading lady, Somkele Iyama Idhalama was an enchanting princess in this flowly dress from A.AU. Her butterfly hair pins and accessories took the fairy tale factor up a notch!Chinonso Arubayi hit the nail on the head in this yellow tulle dress by Livnoire, she had on a tiara to boot!Big Brother Naija star and media personality, Tobi Bakre was every inch the African prince in this agbada from Michael Black collection.Cast member of the film, Mawuli Gavor looked like a handsome villain prince from a fairy tale.Mochedda brought all the fairytale sass and drama to the premiere in this giant bowed jump suit from her fashion line, Mocheddah.coCo-producer and actress in SheIs movie, Omawumi, dazzled in Mai Atafo.Singer and politician, Banky W suited up nice for the eventAdunni Ade looked gorgeous and she knew it. The actress could certainly pass for princess Aurora in this off-shoulder dress by NonnisticsDebola Williams was true to his usual red and white hue in this luxurious agbada
About the Movie
SheIs tells the story of Frances Anyaoku living a “perfect life” yet feels incomplete due to the absence of a husband and child. However, things get worse when finds out that she has a special kind of fibroid and may never bear children after her surgery. Devastated, Frances decides to take her destiny into her own hands by rewriting her story.
She Is Movie is set to hit cinemas nationwide from the 15th of March. Perfect for Women’s History Month right? We saw the movie at the premiere Sunday night and will give it a solid 7/10.
