''She Must Be Obeyed'' is a comedy

miniseries In the United States, a miniseries or mini-series is a television show or series that tells a story in a predetermined, limited number of episodes. Many miniseries can also be referred to, and shown, as a television film. " Limited series" is ...

that premiered on September 29, 2023. The five-part series features

Funke Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele (born August 24, 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerians, Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer, politician , and realtor.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her tw ...

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, Akah Nnani,

Patience Ozokwor Patience Ozokwor (born 14 September 1958), otherwise known as Mama G, or G for General, is a renowned Nigerian Nollywood actress, a television personality, fashion designer, and a musician. She won the Best Supporting Actress 2012 & 2013 award ...

, Mike Ezuronye, Ex BBNaija star, Veeiye,

Waje Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe (born 1 September 1981), known professionally as Waje (an acronym for "Words Aren't Just Enough"), is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi" ...

and other

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stars. The mini-series was produced and directed by

and her estranged husband JJC Skillz under the Scene One Productions.

Synopsis

''She Must Be Obeyed'' is about the lives of three successful music stars; SHE, Tito and X-cite (played by

, Veeiye and

respectively). Siyanbola Adewale, known as SHE, portrays a character determined to remain at the top, not minding who she tramples on to get there. A group gathers and forms to expose SHE's true nature, leading to revenge and deception in the music industry. The film spotlights into the competition in the music industry. "She must be obeyed" can be considered as one of the best movies that portrays the doings and happenings in the music industry and the entertainment industry at large.

Cast

as Siyanbola Adewale *

as Victoria * Veeiye as Tito *

as X-cite *

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as Iya Siyanbola *

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as Uncle Mba * Akah Nnani as Sisqo *

as Bayo, Siyanbola's brother * Rachael Okonkwo as Adaeze *

IK Ogbonna Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna (born 11 January 1984), professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He is a Director, Model and TV Personality. He was in the movie ''Playing ...

as Pedro *

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as PR Manager *

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as PR Officer 1 *

as Mama Cruise

Production and release

The mini-series which was released on 29th, September 2023 had her premiere at the Filmhouse IMAX in Lagos, the premiere had Nollywood stars in attendance, including but not restricted to

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, JJC Skillz, and the cast of the series. BBNaija Star, Veeiye who acted the role Tito has also expressed her gratitude to Funke Akindele who gave her the movie role to boost her confidence, Vee has explained how she had to send a direct message to her hinting on her interest in the movie industry and to her surprise Akindele responded and she got the role in the movie.

References

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