Veteran juju singer, King Sunny Ade is set to make a special appearance in Toyin Abraham‘s forthcoming film ‘Alakada! Bad and Boujee,’ scheduled for release on December 20.
This comes shortly after the actress had via her social media teased her fans with a cryptic post about featuring a “special someone” in the project.
She wrote, “Someone special is in #Alakadabadandboujee. He made my dream.”
The actress later confirmed the mystery person as King Sunny Ade after sharing a video of the 78-year-old singer arriving at the film location.
In the video shared, Toyin, her crew, and her husband Kola Ajeyemi is captured warmly welcoming the music icon, with the actress kneeling to greet him in traditional Yoruba fashion.
The movie, scheduled to be released in cinemas on December 20, is the fifth installment in the popular ‘Alakada’ series.
‘Alakada! Bad and Boujee’ is a comedy that follows the story of Yetunde, portrayed by Abraham.
Expressing her gratitude for KSA’s presence, Toyin said that getting him to be in the film is a “cherished dream achieved” through her husband Kola Ajeyemi’s encouragement.
She wrote: “A Cherished Dream Achieved: King Sunny Adé in Alakada Bad and Boujee. I’m thrilled to announce that my dream has come true!.
“Despite initial doubts, my husband’s encouragement propelled me to pursue my dream relentlessly.
“Daddy wá, Sir King Sunny Adé, thank you for being part of this project! Your presence is a testament to your enduring legacy. May God continue to bless and elevate you. Get ready, Alakada is poised to become a cultural phenomenon!”