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Behold, Seven Impressive TV Series Nigerians Crave For
There are highly rated Nigerian series that have rested for quite some time now, but Nigerians still crave for them. These series range from comedy to drama and everything in between. Fortunately, Show Max has put together an impressive line up of seven of such series worth bringing back on the screen. They are:
Battle Ground: A Drama series centred around the Badmus family. Battle ground tells the story of a wealthy Nigerian family and the often questionable lengths its patriarch goes to hold on to power, wealth and even family. It features Gbenga Titiloye, Shaffy Bello, Kunle Coker, Joke Silver, Okey Uzoeshi, Ini Dima-Okoji, Ozzy Agu and Yinka Davis.
It is a great script with the right dose of suspense, drama and occasional humour, we also get to see singers like Yinka Davis on acting.
Hustle: A comedy-drama which tells the story of Dayo, a gullible, but optimistic young man who moves to Lagos with dreams of making it big. It features Seun Ajayi, Uzo Osimkpa, Sola Sobowale and Tobi Bakare.
It is a relatable, easy, breezy comedy that showcases all the challenges that come with living in Logos in a light-hearted manner, Sobowale is also in her full dramatic element.
Tinsel: Nigeria’s longest running Television series tells a story of the corporate struggle for dominance between two influential studio owners and their families. It features Victor Olaotan, Funlola Aofiyebi Rami, Gideon Okeke, Iretiola Doyle, Linda Ejiofor, Osas Ighodaro, Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite.
With over 2000 episodes, Tinsel offers the ultimate binge fest and you can now watch it at your convenience in show max.
Flat Mates: This is a sitcom centred around four male friends who share an apartment and get into all kinds of trouble together. It features Bright Okpocha (Basket Mouth), Steve Ona (Yaw), Kayode Peters, Emmanuel Ikubese, Wofaifada and Okey Bakassi who are some of Nigeria’s most prolific comedians you can be sure you are in for a few laughs.
Before 30: It follows the lives of four friends as they navigate the treacherous waters of being single in Nigeria at what is considered a marriageable age.
It features Damilola Adegbite, Megofanwa, Beverly Naya, Anee Icha, O.C. Okeje etc. Great dialogue, beautiful cast and stunning shots.
The Johnsons: An Average Nigerian family and the everyday challenges they navigate hold from the perspective of their special 15-year-old son Efe. The Johnsons features Charles Inojie, Chinedu Ihedieze Ada Amch, Olumide Oworu with an AMVA Best Actor win for lead actor, Samuel Ajiboa (Spiff), African Movie Viewers, Award (AMVA) – 2017 Recognition Award, Best Comedy amongst others under its belt. The Johnsons is a classic Nigerian comedy.
My Siblings Add 1: A family comedy series that tells the happings in the Aberuagba family through the eyes of each family m ember, featuring Patrick Doyle, Vivian Mexchie, Funke Akindele, Soma Nyama etc. if is humourous, and highly relatable, My siblings and I has at least one character everyone can relate with.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”