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Must Watch Upcoming Nigeria tv Shows
There are quite a number of Nigeria Television shows you should be excited about this 2018.
These series feature an array of talented actors and are produced and directed by renowned film makers who have helmed critically acclaimed projects in the past.
They are:
Bankers NGR : The Majid Okwo’s TV series feature an array of talented actors including: Ego Boyo and Joke Silver, whose fans in the 90’s will remember from violated, as Peggy and Myra respectively.The stories also star Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Daniel Effiong, Roseline Afije, Seun Kentebe, Rita Edward, Ayobamc AYoola, Bikiya Graham Douglas, Rita Dominic, Zaineb Balogun, Segun Arinze and Charles Etubiebc.
Bankers NGR follows the activities of staff of a fictional bank called Sun Country Bank, the beautiful cast and meriously recessed teasers are enough reasons to be Excited.
Castle And Castle: Ebony life TV is working on Nigeria’s first legal drama series starring, Richard Mofe- Damijo (RMD) and Dakore Egbuson- Akande as Mr. and Mrs. Castle. The series follows a married couple, Remi castle and her husband Tega two lawyers who run a successful practice in Lagos, while Tega is passionate about human rights.
Kemi Prefers clients with deep pockets and pay massive retainers. Their marriage is put to the test as a host of family issues crop up and affect their work. Produced by Isioma Osaje and Temidayo Abudu, Castle is directed by Niyi Akinmolayan,Tope Oshion and Kenneth Gyang.
The series also features Eku Edewor,Deyemi Okanlawon, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Ade Laoye, Diipo Ayo Adeusi, Anee Icha, Denola Grey Efe.
MR Family: Over two decades later Richard Mofe- Damijo and Ego Boyo who are memorably remembered for their roles in Violated and pop- culture staple checkmate’ team up for Mr. Family for success. The upcoming TV series which also mark RMD’S debut as a producer is yet to get a release date, but fans of Checkmate’ have something to be excited about.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
