Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their support following the success of her recent film Queen Lateefah, which performed impressively at the cinemas. The actress, known for her compelling performances, took to social media to share her appreciation and reflect on the journey that led to the film’s success.
Toriola described the experience of Queen Lateefah as both humbling and impactful, emphasizing how it opened her eyes to the broader market. “It was a worthy, humbling, and impactful experience,” she wrote, acknowledging the growth and learning she gained throughout the process. “Oh yes! A great experience exploring the wider market and to be very honest, it was a learning curve for me.”
The actress further expressed her deep gratitude for the overwhelming support she received from Nigerian audiences. “My gratitude knows no bounds. Thank you to everyone who came out to support me,” she said, adding that the love directed towards Queen Lateefah left her beyond overwhelmed. “Thank you for your love towards QUEEN LATEEFAH,” she added.
Reflecting on the journey of the movie, Toriola shared how it transitioned from an uncertain idea to a widely accepted success. “Having recorded the success QUEEN LATEEFAH attained at the cinemas, I am beyond overwhelmed with the love and reception,” she wrote. “What started as an uncertain idea blossomed into something greater than I could have imagined.”
She also touched on the impact the film had on its audience, recalling the smiles and happy moments shared by those who watched it. “The smiles! Happy times were had by the audience. This memory I’ll never forget!” she said. “I remember and greatly miss seeing the beautiful smile and satisfaction on people’s faces after watching QUEEN LATEEFAH.”
In addition to her gratitude towards the audience, Toriola took the opportunity to thank the cast and crew of Queen Lateefah for their dedication to the project. “To the cast and crew of QUEEN LATEEFAH, thank you for putting your heart and art into this amazing project,” she expressed. “Thank you for walking and working this beautiful journey with me.”
The actress also thanked her colleagues in Nollywood who showed up in large numbers to support her. “Thank you to all my colleagues for turning up in massive numbers to support me. I’m so grateful!!!” she said, underscoring the importance of the solidarity within the industry.
In her message, Toriola promised that this success was just the beginning and assured fans that there was more to come. “Watch out, we still have more coming your way. We are not stopping here. Expect more!” she concluded, leaving her fans eagerly anticipating her future projects.