Waje and Shoday have released “My Sunshine,” an original song from the soundtrack of Funke Akindele’s upcoming film, The Four…no one fights alone!!, which opens in cinemas on December 11, 2026. The track celebrates the bond between a mother and her son, capturing the tenderness, sacrifice, and determination behind a mother’s promise to stand by her child.
Song Details and Availability
“My Sunshine” is now available on all streaming platforms, while the official music video can be viewed on FAAN_TV on YouTube. The song is performed as a duet, bringing together Waje’s powerful, soulful voice with Shoday’s Afrobeats style, reflecting their onscreen relationship in the film.
Waje is an award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter known for her powerful, soulful voice. Shoday is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter who gained widespread attention with his track “Caution.” Their contrasting vocal styles come together in a duet that mirrors their characters’ emotional connection.
Film Plot and Cast
In The Four, Waje plays Esosa, a mother to Obaloluwa, played by Shoday. Their relationship is central to the story, which asks: how far will a mother go for her child? The film is set between the Odu community and Lagos, following Esosa and three fiercely loyal women through a fight that tests their courage, faith, and friendship. Motherhood and the strength of women are at the heart of their journey, giving the film’s message, “no one fights alone,” a deeply personal meaning.
The film stars Funke Akindele, Waje, Shoday, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan, and Wunmi Toriola.
Production and Release
Directed and produced by Funke Akindele, The Four is a Funke Akindele Network production, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. The film opens in cinemas on December 11, 2026.
Funke Akindele is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, actress, writer, and producer. Her previous films include Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, and Everybody Loves Jenifa. Through Funke Akindele Network, she continues to tell Nigerian stories and create opportunities for talent across film and entertainment.
