Shoday Brings Afrobeats Flair to Funke Akindele's 'The Four'
Afrobeats Star Shoday Makes Nollywood Debut in Funke Akindele's 'The Four'
Afrobeats star Shoday is set to make his Nollywood debut in Funke Akindele's upcoming movie 'The Four', scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. The singer will appear alongside vocalist Waje as a musician in the movie.
Funke Akindele's upcoming movie 'The Four: No One Fights Alone' continues her trend of huge box office December releases, holding the record for the highest-grossing Nollywood films. The movie stars an ensemble cast that includes veteran stars and some of the actors shaping the movie industry.
Collaboration Between Music and Movie Industry
Shoday and Waje's appearance in the movie continues the interaction between the music and movie industry, with a history of musicians appearing in Nollywood films and actors also making music. Funke Akindele's interaction with the music industry also extends to music videos, where she has appeared on several visuals, including in Wizkid's hit record 'Pakurumo'.
The singer's collaboration with Waje in the movie is not the first time Akindele has cast musicians in her movies. In 2019, award-winning rapper and actor Falz featured in her movie 'Your Excellency', and also in the 2024 movie 'Everybody Loves Jenifa'. The collaboration between Akindele and the music industry is a testament to her ability to bring together different talents and create something unique.
Funke Akindele Continues Record-Breaking Trend
Akindele holds the record for the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time, and with her upcoming movie, she will be aiming to continue her record-breaking trend. The filmmaker has produced a string of record-breaking theatrical releases, including 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga', 'Battle on Buka Street', 'A Tribe Called Judah', 'Everybody Loves Jenifa', and 'Behind The Scenes'.
The movie's release in December is expected to be a huge success, given Akindele's track record of producing high-grossing movies. With the collaboration between Shoday and Waje, the movie is set to be an exciting addition to Akindele's filmography.
Release Date and Cast
The movie, which is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026, stars Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, and Wunmi Toriola. The movie promises to be an exciting addition to the Nollywood industry, with its unique blend of music and film.
The release of the movie will be eagerly anticipated by fans of Akindele and the music industry, who are looking forward to seeing the collaboration between Shoday and Waje on the big screen. With its star-studded cast and exciting storyline, the movie is set to be a huge success.
Source: Pulse.ng
