Tamara (Alex from Oil & Gas) – Fearless & Intuitive
Scarlet Gomez as Tamara is a successful interior decorator and the rock her sister, Tonye, leans on. Smart, pragmatic, and protective to a fault, she always has Tonye’s back, even when her little sister doesn’t want to hear it. Tamara’s protective nature sometimes leads her to be overly critical or skeptical of Tonye’s choices, which sometimes puts a strain on their relationship. When Tonye falls hard for a charming man she met online, Tamara’s instincts scream something isn’t right. But the more she warns Tonye, the more she’s shut out. Determined to uncover the truth, she takes matters into her own hands only to realize that deception runs deeper than she ever imagined. Alex from Oil & Gas is a thrilling drama of sisterhood, trust, and the consequences of falling for the perfect lie.
Mojisola Fehintola Emaedo (My Fairytale Wedding) – Daring & Resilient
Ini Edo as MJ is brilliant, confident, and effortlessly stylish. She runs a thriving bakery, capturing life’s sweetest moments through her confections. But no matter how perfect her life looks on the outside, one thing is missing—true love. Tired of waiting for destiny, she takes matters into her own hands in a moment of desperation, turning to Kayanmata, an ancient mystical practice said to enhance attraction and secure love. At first, the results seem magical as she secures her “dream” man until MJ realizes that some things are too good to be true. My Fairytale Wedding is a captivating story of love, desire, and the unintended consequences of trying to control fate.
Sheila Ade-Williams (Tinsel) – Elegant & Fierce
For over a decade, Ireti Doyle as Sheila Ade-Williams has been a cornerstone of Tinsel, Africa’s longest-running and most successful drama series. As a sophisticated and determined spa owner, Sheila is no stranger to navigating the ruthless world of Nigeria’s film industry. From business rivalries to complex relationships, she exudes grace, intelligence, and resilience, proving that power and poise can go hand in hand. With Tinsel recently celebrating its 4,000th episode on November 21, 2024, Sheila remains one of the show’s most beloved characters. Her journey is a proof to ambition, love, and the ability to rise above any challenge. In a world where survival requires strategy, Sheila plays the game like no other.
Adelu (Deeper) – Resilient Mother & Determined Fighter
Anee Icha as Adelu has spent her life holding her family together. She is strong, decisive, and always one step ahead until the unthinkable happens. Nine months pregnant, she is blindsided by secrets her husband, David, has buried for years. From financial ruin to entanglements with a ruthless priest, the truth about David unravels their world piece by piece. But Adelu doesn’t have time to crumble. When tragedy strikes and her daughter, Ire, is drawn into a dangerous game, she does what any mother would—she fights with everything she has. Deeper is a chilling drama about love, loss, and the price of survival. How far will Adelu go to protect what’s left of her family when everything starts to fall apart?
Iyoma (Omera) – Hopeful & Strong
Lanre Ayanwale as Iyoma doesn’t want riches or fame, she just wants love. She wants to belong, to have a home and in Ameh, Prince of Ajogu community, she finds that love. But love is never simple. Ameh adores her, yet something always stands in the way of their happily ever after.As she clings to hope, waiting for Ameh to choose her fully, she wrestles with her deepest fear—what if she’s meant to be alone? Omera is a heart-wrenching tale of love, duty, and self-worth. How long can a woman wait before realizing she deserves more? And when that moment comes, will she walk away or keep fighting for the love she’s always dreamed of?
Esosa (Italo) – Survivor & Change-maker
Angela Eguavoen as Esosa in Africa Magic’s Italo, was once a victim of prostitution, lured into a world of false promises and dark realities. She escaped, but the scars remain. Just as she’s ready to leave it all behind and return to Italy for a fresh start, fate pulls her back. At a pharmacy, she overhears two young girls discussing their journey to “a better life” abroad, except she knows the truth. She was once in their shoes.Without hesitation, she follows them, determined to save them from a fate she barely survived. Her mission quickly turns into something bigger—a fight against human trafficking. Italo is an inspiring drama about redemption and second chances.
Serome (Uriri) – Devoted & Unbreakable
Some love stories are simple. For Osarehia Oronsaye as Serome the ill-fated diamond of Oto-Egba, it is not. She loves a warrior, one bound by duty, fate, and a destiny larger than himself. Their love is intense and passionate but overshadowed by forces neither of them can control.
She stands at a crossroads—fight for the man she loves or let him fulfill his destiny, even if it means losing him forever. Uriri is a sweeping epic of love, honour, and sacrifice. Will Serome’s love be enough to defy fate, or must she accept the cruel reality that some loves are never meant to last?
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