Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo was humbled as Babatunde Fashola and other celebrities attended the premiere of his father’s film.
According to Famous9ja, Adebayo Salami celebrated 60 years in Nollywood by debuting his first film, Her Excellency, at Imax Cinemas in Lekki on Sunday.
Among the dignitaries at the event were Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State, and H.E. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Governor of Kwara State.
Sharing clips from the event, Femi expressed how honored he was to receive them, and he thanked them for their support, presence, and the honor of their greatness.
“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 included Femi Adebayo, Bukky Wright, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Alibaba, Aisha Lawal, Toyin Adegbola, Gabriel Afolayan, and many more.
Her Excellency, a political drama, was produced and directed by Femi Adebayo in honor of his father’s decades-long contribution to Nigerian cinema.
The film features Adebayo Salami alongside a stellar cast including Femi Adebayo, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Chatta, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule, and Faithia Williams.
According to Femi, the project was conceived not only as a tribute to his father but also to “push the boundaries of indigenous storytelling and deliver a compelling narrative that reflects society.”