Adebayo Salami Marks 60 Years On Screen with Political Drama “Her Excellency” — In Cinemas July 4

Nollywood icon Adebayo Salami, fondly known as Oga Bello, returns to the big screen in Her Excellency a gripping political drama that explores the fragile dance between pride, power, and corruption.

Scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on July 4, 2025, the film arrives not only as a powerful narrative but also as a cinematic tribute to six decades of storytelling, service, and leadership from one of Nigeria’s most respected actors.

Her Excellency co-produced by Hawks Studios, Ubee Media, and Filmonestudios, and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, is a bold exploration of power’s intoxicating pull and the human cost it exacts. At its core is a leader played by Oga Bello whose pride becomes both his shield and his undoing.

Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, and meticulously managed by Sodiq Adebayo, the film brings together a multi-generational ensemble cast, including:

Femi Adebayo Salami, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Faithia Williams, Yemi Solade, Bimbo Ademoye, Aisha Lawal, Kie Kie (Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori), Jide Kosoko, Muyiwa Ademola, and many more.

The chemistry between Oga Bello and Sola Sobowale is already being praised as a dramatic masterclass a blend of old-school gravitas and emotionally charged intensity. Meanwhile, younger stars like Bimbo Ademoye and Kie Kie infuse the story with a vibrant, modern edge that bridges generations of Nollywood greatness.

At a time when Nigeria’s socio-political landscape feels more layered than ever, Her Excellency arrives with a message that resonates about legacy, leadership, and the personal cost of power.

In cinemas across Nigeria from July 4, 2025