In this edition of “Meet the Star,” a segment dedicated to spotlighting talents in Nollywood, Efe Irele talks about her career journey, her Nollywood journey and most importantly and interestingly, her new and latest film, “My Mother Is A Witch.”
In our previous feature, we caught up with the multitalented superstar, Munachi Abii, who talked to us about how she balances her multi passions, being a rapper, model, actress, DJ and beauty queen, her experience working with the legends Segun Arinze and Iretiola Doyle in the new film ‘Kantagari Goes to Town,’ and much more.
If you missed it, you can read it here.
Efe Irele is stepping into her power, on screen and behind the scenes. In this candid interview, the actress, producer, and founder of an autism foundation opens up about her emotionally charged role in “My Mother Is a Witch,” what it’s really like navigating Nollywood, and the quiet, grounded woman behind all the lights and accolades.
From sharing the unexpected scene that left her bruised (literally) to reflecting on the importance of leaving an impression every time she’s on set, Efe speaks with a mix of honesty, grace and good humour.
You’ll want to read every word.
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Hey Efe! First off, congratulations on your new film My Mother Is a Witch! How are you feeling about this release?
Thank you so much! I’m feeling incredibly proud and humbled. My Mother Is a Witch is such an emotionally charged film, and seeing how audiences are connecting with it in cinemas has been very rewarding. It’s been a labor of love from myself, my fellow producer, Victoria Akujobi, and the entire team—including our phenomenal director, Niyi Akinmolayan.
The film explores the fragile bond between mother and daughter, layered with cultural tension. What was it like stepping into such an…
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