BEVERLY HILLS, April 05, (THEWILL) – Sunday March 28, 2021 will remain evergreen in the hearts of movie lovers and celebrities who converged to grace the premiere of the much-anticipated movie, ‘Prophetess’, at Filmhouse, IMAX, Lekki. In attendance were the crème la de crème of the entertainment world, most of who went out of their way to make grand entrances thus making the premiere talk of the town as more people are now eager to watch the movie once it starts showing in the cinema.
titbits from the movie premiere
About the producers
‘Prophetess’ was produced by the trio of Victoria Teimere Akujobi, Mimidoo Bartels and Matilda Sola. Although the script was written by ace movie producer cum director, Niyi Akinmolayan, he however took the back seat by directing the movie. As the creative director of Anthills Productions, he has worked on some blockbuster movies such as ‘Elevator baby’, ‘Wedding Party 2,’ and ‘The Arbitration’. Victoria Akujobi one of the co producers of the movie is also not an amateur in the business of movie making. She is an award-winning film editor and producer and she won the African Magic Viewer Choice Award as the editor of ‘The Wedding Party 2.’
The Cast
It was a star-studded cast. Niyi Akinmolayan, who has a reputation of working with young minds reenacted this with the movie. Most of the cast and crew of the movie were youths, not older than 40. The likes of Deyemi Okanlawon, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Kehinde Bankole, Seyi Awolowo, Kunle Remi, Uzor Arukwe, Adedimeji Lateef amongst other up and coming actors. Toyin Abraham was chosen as the lead cast because of her excellent role interpretation in one of Akinmolayan’s movies, ‘Elevator baby’. Only two of the cast members are over 40; veteran actors, Ronke Ojo and Tina Mba.
‘Prophetess’ The Movie
The movie is the story of a local prophetess named Ajoke, who made a prediction about a football match. Her prediction led to a chain of events which was beyond her control and set her life in danger. She had to enlist the help of her sister to save her from the impending danger.
Toyin Abraham’s grand entrance
Garbed in a flowing white garment similar to Celestial Church of Christ worshippers, she was chauffeur driven to the venue in her new G-wagon which she acquired earlier this year. Immediately she stepped out of her ride, she was welcomed by her entourage who were all dressed in white flowing gowns just like her. They all danced majestically to the red carpet to enjoy and catch fun at the event.
…ROCKS WITH husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi
Toyin Abraham and her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi, gave us some couple goals at the movie premiere. Though they both got to the venue separately but immediately Toyin sighted her husband, she left the red carpet to give him a warm welcome and a hot kiss. They were inseparable after that. Kolawole was garbed in a purple attire that had a cape at the back. They both rocked the movie premiere together till the end.
…honoured WITH Toyin Abraham’S presence
The Fespris production boss also made a grand entrance at the movie premiere to honour Toyin Abraham who is like a younger sister to her. The screen diva has never disappointed when it comes to looking glamorous and elegant to events. She came to the venue in her sexy prophetess inspired attire and she was the cynosure of all eyes. Her elegant ensemble was made by serial entrepreneur and fashion goddess, Toyin Lawani.
The dress code
Guests at the movie premiere followed the rules of the dress code with many turning up in prophet and prophetess outfits.
Toyin Lawani’s ‘blasphemous’ outfit
Tiannah Empire boss, Toyin Lawani, received a series of backlash with her choice of racy outfit to the movie premiere. The serial entrepreneur in a bid to comply with the dress code opted to dress like a nun but with a twist. Her gown was a sexy gown with thigh high slits which almost revealed her genitals. Nigerians didn’t find this funny and slammed her for desecrating the dress style meant for nuns. The personal assistant to singer Davido, Busari Idris, more popularly known as Aloma was the first to slam her. He described her attire as “nonsense and a disrespect to the holy cross”. He further called the dress “blasphemous”. Former Minister for Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, also described the dress as ‘antichrist’. She was not spared by her social media fans who criticized her choice of outfit. But despite all the criticisms, she remained unperturbed.
Instead, she decided to educate her critics who she said lacked exposure and are ignorant of what art means. She further said that they shouldn’t expect any apology from her because she learnt fashion designing abroad and is not willing to follow the rules of the society as she makes her own rules. She added that she is only being criticized because she is a Nigerian as many international celebrities have been known to use nun outfits as works of art.
Over the years, Toyin Lawani has remained fearless, daring and eccentric in her designs and approach to life.
The angelic ushers
Beautiful damsels numbering up to ten were on ground to welcome and usher guests to the red carpet and their seats during the movie premiere. The ladies also followed the dress code to the letter. They wore white flowing gowns with two detachable wings. They were at the beck and call of guests who needed their attention. Their appearance added spice to the event.
