Waje and Shoday have released “My Sunshine,” a heartfelt duet from the soundtrack of Funke Akindele’s upcoming film ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone‘, set to hit cinemas on December 11, 2026. The song captures the deep emotional bond between a mother and her son, reflecting their on-screen characters Esosa, played by Waje, and Obaloluwa, portrayed by Shoday.
The single arrived on Tuesday, October 7, alongside an official music video released on FAAN_TV on YouTube. It is now available on all major streaming platforms. Funke Akindele highlighted the collaboration on social media, noting that the pair play mother and son in the film and brought that same relationship into the music.
The release is part of a growing soundtrack campaign for The Four as the film moves closer to its December theatrical debut. While earlier releases focused on friendship, “My Sunshine” turns attention to motherhood, sacrifice and the promise a mother makes to stand by her child.
Waje and Shoday Bring Their Movie Roles Into the Music
“My Sunshine” pairs award-winning singer Waje with Afrobeats star Shoday, who gained widespread attention with his breakout hit “Caution.” Their contrasting vocal styles come together in the duet.
Waje is known for her powerful, soulful voice, while Shoday brings a melodic Afrobeats delivery, creating a harmonious blend that mirrors their characters’ connection.
In The Four, Waje plays Esosa and Shoday plays her son Obaloluwa. Their relationship forms the core of a story that asks how far a mother will go to protect and support her child. That casting gives the song a purpose beyond promotion.
Rather than featuring two artists with no link to the film, the soundtrack uses the actual actors to extend a relationship audiences will encounter in cinemas. The lyrics focus on affection, reassurance and a mother’s bond with her child.
The track carries lines that have already started circulating among fans:
“You are my sunshine
Whenever I feel so down
I love you daily
E ba mi ki wura mi o
Abiamo ma da mi“
The mix of English and Yoruba reflects the film’s cultural storytelling while celebrating the tenderness, sacrifice and determination behind a mother’s promise.
Official Video and Streaming Release
The song became available on major streaming platforms alongside a music video released through FAAN_TV on YouTube. The visual adds another layer to the promotional campaign for The Four while allowing Waje and Shoday to showcase the chemistry behind their on-screen roles.
The video places the two performers in the roles they play on screen, turning their mother-and-son relationship into the emotional centre of the latest soundtrack. For audiences already following Akindele’s project, it offers a direct glimpse of the emotional relationships at its heart.
For Shoday, the project represents a crossover between music and film. He was previously announced as making his Nollywood acting debut in The Four, appearing alongside Waje as Obaloluwa. That makes the collaboration particularly relevant because the two artists are not simply lending their names to a movie tie-in. They are performing a song connected to characters they portray.
For Waje, “My Sunshine” adds another layer to her involvement. She is not only contributing her voice to the soundtrack but also taking on a key acting role as Esosa, one of four women whose story drives the film.
The Four Soundtrack Expands Beyond One Song
“My Sunshine” is not the first musical introduction to The Four. In September, Akindele released “Ore Mi,” a soundtrack performed with Waje, Bisola Aiyeola and Chioma Akpotha.
Produced by Tyanx, “Ore Mi” was built around friendship, love and the bond between close friends. The song incorporates English, Yoruba and Igbo, reflecting the cultural storytelling associated with the film’s promotional campaign and its focus on female solidarity.
The addition of “My Sunshine” gives the soundtrack campaign a different emotional focus. While “Ore Mi” centres on friendship and solidarity among women, the Waje and Shoday collaboration turns attention to motherhood and the relationship between a parent and child.
The two releases therefore introduce different sides of The Four without giving away the full story ahead of its cinema release. One celebrates the strength of chosen sisters, the other celebrates the unconditional love of a mother.
What Funke Akindele’s The Four Is About
‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’ is scheduled to open in cinemas on December 11, 2026. The film is written, directed and produced by Funke Akindele through Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), with FilmOne Entertainment handling its distribution.
Set against the backdrop of the Odu community and Lagos, The Four follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women as they face challenges that test their courage, faith and friendship. The story moves between the Odu community and the city, following the women as they fight to secure the future of a young man they love. Motherhood and the strength of ordinary women sit at the heart of the story, giving the film’s tagline “no one fights alone” a deeply personal meaning.
Akindele, known for box office hits like Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street and A Tribe Called Judah, continues to champion Nigerian storytelling and nurture homegrown talent. Her work consistently highlights social issues and celebrates strong female characters, making The Four a natural extension of her artistic vision.
The film brings together a large ensemble cast that includes Funke Akindele, Waje, Shoday, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan and Wunmi Toriola.
Entertainment personalities including Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho and Ayomide Iwasokun are also part of the lineup.
The Road to December 11
With “My Sunshine” now streaming and its official video available on FAAN_TV, attention will shift to how the song fits into The Four when the movie arrives in cinemas.
The soundtrack has become an important part of the buildup, using cast reveals, first-look images, music and other promotional material to build interest around the project.
For audiences tracking Akindele’s latest project, the two songs offer two emotional windows: friendship and motherhood.
“My Sunshine” stands as a reminder of what sits at the centre of the story. It is not just about four women fighting together. It is about what they are fighting for, and for Esosa, that is her sunshine, her son Obaloluwa.
