Faithia Williams continues her movie promotion despite grieving her mother, highlighting resilience in the face of personal loss

Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has revealed the emotional struggle of promoting her new movie, Efunroye, following the recent death of her mother.

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Williams, posting on Instagram, described the difficulty of balancing professional commitments with the heavy personal grief she is experiencing.

“Seated here, heart still heavy from saying goodbye to Mum. Some days the weight keeps me still, no words, no energy. But something inside whispers: keep going, create anyway, share anyway, because stopping would mean the light mum gave goes out too,” she wrote.

Efunroye The Unicorn is scheduled to begin showing in cinemas nationwide on May 1st.

Despite her sorrow, Williams emphasised her determination to continue promoting the film as a tribute to her mother’s legacy.

Earlier, Williams had announced her official return to work after a period of mourning.

She described the past weeks as deeply emotional for her and her family, explaining that the major celebration of her mother’s life and legacy would be postponed until next year to honour her properly.

The actress’s mother was laid to rest on March 7th, with a small gathering of colleagues in attendance.

Williams shared moving posts about the loss, including a video of her mother’s birthday message and a heartfelt reflection on the days following her passing.

Faithia Williams has previously faced similar personal loss, mourning her father in April 2024, and has expressed appreciation for public support during these trying times.

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The actress’s posts convey her resilience, as she continues to balance personal grief with professional responsibilities in the Nigerian film industry.