Reflecting on her role, Folu tells PREMIUM TIMES that her character epitomises the essence of many Nigerian women - diligent, nurturing, and devoted to family and work.
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‘In Bloom’ is a collaboration between MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Paramount Global, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, presenting a compelling five-part short film anthology dedicated to advancing gender equality. She sheds light on the unrecognised labour often shouldered by women in Nigerian households, emphasising that women are often compelled to sacrifice their aspirations, whether they are the primary breadwinners or not.
She said, “If a woman is not in a good place mentally or physically, it is going to be very hard to raise children who are in a good place, and it is going to be challenging to have a society that is in a good place. According to her, portraying the character of ‘Simi’ in the anthology was a delight, as she found a personal connection with the role and its representation of the struggles many Nigerian women face.
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