Africa Magic has added three new indigenous series to three of its channels in Nigeria. The indigenous series will premiere on Africa Magic Igbo, Africa Magic Hausa, and Africa Magic Yoruba.
‘Nwaanyi Ike,’ which launched on February 1, is a 26-episode series directed by Victor Okpala and Richard Abagana Nwosu. ‘Nwaanyi Ike’ follows the polygamous Okeke family and the drama that ensues after their father’s death. Chaos ensues in a polygamous family after the sudden death of their patriarch, as the first daughter, convinced that she is upholding her father’s legacy, wages war with her only brother and further divides the family.
‘Dalla Dalla’ premieres on February 13. The series follows yet another polygamous family, but with different circumstances. Set in the North, the story is about hunger for things beyond one’s reach. The main character, Farouk, receives a keepsake of $120,000.00 from his close friend Hamisu to keep it secret. In an unexplained turn of events, someone murders Hamisu and leaves Farouk with a windfall that no one knows about, or so it seems.
‘Irora Iya’ will premiere on March 1, 2023, and it tells the story of a teenage girl who gets pregnant after secondary school, runs away from home, and tries to abort her baby. However, the doctor, who secretly works for an infant trafficker, cajoles her into seeking refuge with the trafficker.
Speaking on the series, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, said, “We are delighted to present our viewers with these new indigenous series. They explore captivating storylines delivered by a great ensemble of cast and crew that will keep viewers glued to their screens and on the edge of their seats. It’s always exciting to see our traditional stories being told in their purest forms and our local languages, especially when they are created with the highest production standards, as these have.”
