Social media influencer and skit maker Raheem Abike Halimah, popularly known as Papaya Ex, is making the big move into Nollywood.
Excitedly posting on Instagram, Papaya posted behind-the-scenes clips from soon-to-be-released movie “Owambe Thieves” directed by actress Eniola Ajao.
Papaya posted that Eniola personally approached her to act in the role of FIFI and she had happily agreed.
The movie is set to be released in cinemas on April 18, 2025, and Papaya cannot wait to flaunt her acting skills on the silver screen.
Taking to social media to declare that she has officially started her “actress era,” the influencer is poised for a new chapter in her career.
Officially in my Actress life now! @eniola_ajao hit me up to feature as FIFI in her cinema movie, ‘OWAMBE THIEVES.’ In cinemas this April 18, 2025. Can’t wait for y’all to see me on the big screen.”
Papaya’s announcement triggered a stream of excitement from her fans, who filled her comment section with words of encouragement:
@Ciliapeaches: “Owambe is your thing, so of course, she had to call you!”
@Maku_Chukwu: “I’ll watch just because of Papaya!”
@Depresh_Collection: “Many more opportunities coming your way, Paps!”
@Moshebolatan1504: “Smart move!”
@Wumi_Ogunmola: “Go girl!”
@Official_Taiwo_Adeyemi: “Actress Papaya has arrived!”
