Her debut on the runway had ripple effects, with the Lagos Fashion Week's team deciding not to post any of her pictures.

[6] Francis constantly spoke out about trans and non-binary issues in Nigeria, and her voice was highlighted by the BBC after the cross-dressing bill was introduced in the country, which she called scary and dangerous.

[1][7] In 2023, Francis appeared in her first role as an actress in 14 Years And A Day an LGBTQ+ film by Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim and Ayo Lawson.

[9] Francis spoke on several LGBTQ+ panels, worked as an independent with several NGOs and queer organizations, and started Dolls Activities, a trans-focused initiative.

[10] On 20 December 2023, Fola Francis lost her life after drowning on a visit to a beach in Lagos, Nigeria.