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Funmi Awelewa Makes Directorial Debut With Her True Life Story ‘A Wish’
Nollywood’s Funmi Awelewa, known as ‘Morili Omo Ibadan’ for her humorous on-screen roles, is taking her creative talents to new heights by transitioning from acting to directing.
In a recent announcement, this talented actress proudly revealed her directorial debut in a new short film titled ‘A Wish.’ What makes this project even more special is that it’s based on a true-life story close to her heart.
Filmed on location in Ibadan under the banner of her production company, Faab Entertainment, ‘A Wish’ holds a unique connection to Funmi’s personal history. The movie unfolds at the very places where she grew up and spent her childhood, adding an authentic touch to the narrative.
The storyline revolves around Funmi’s personal journey when she left her family home to pursue her acting career, unaware that her mother was silently battling vision problems that ultimately led to her blindness.
