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The highly anticipated third season of the “Real Housewives of Lagos” is to premiere Jan. 12, 2025.

Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos.

Tejumola said the series would premiere on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv Channel 151, GOtv Channel 8, with new episodes airing every Sunday at 8.00 p.m.

She said the previous two episodes would also be available as a fast-follow release from Monday, 13 Jan. 2025 on Showmax.

“The Real Housewives of Lagos is set to premiere on Jan. 12, 2025.

“This season promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more extravagant, as it showcases the unparalleled luxury, lifestyle, and culture of Lagos.

“For two seasons, The Real Housewives of Lagos has continued to bring us premium entertainment, giving fans a front-row seat to the glitz and glamour that makes Lagos a cultural hub.

“This new season, we have a few surprises up our sleeves that we’re sure fans of the show would love.

“Returning to light up your screens are three fans’ favourites like: Laura Ikeji Kanu, the ever-vibrant entrepreneur and social media personality; Mariam Timmer, the bold and charismatic PR expert; as well as Carolyna Hutchings, entertainment aficionado and savvy businesswoman.

“These women are back and ready to share more of their dynamic lives, friendships, and fabulous events,” she said.

Tejumola noted that three exciting new faces would be bringing their own unique flair to the show.

According to her, they are Dabota Lawson, Adeola Adeyemi and Sophia Momodu.

She explained that this season would dive deeper into the lives of six extraordinary women as they navigate the intricate balance of family, friendship, and business in one of Africa’s most vibrant cities.

She said this would be from opulent parties to heartfelt moments and inevitable clashes.

According to her, the Real Housewives franchise is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

“The Real Housewives of Lagos season 3 is set to deliver unmatched entertainment and authenticity,” she said.

Commenting on the series, Hannah Mabruk, VP, Format Sales for NBCUniversal Formats, said; “We are delighted to see The Real Housewives of Lagos return for a third season, showcasing the dynamic, vibrant, and luxurious lifestyle that Lagos has to offer.

“This season continues to push the boundaries of what viewers can expect from the franchise, and we are eager for fans to see the new faces and fresh drama that will keep them hooked from start to finish.”

(NAN)

As the anticipation for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCAs, keeps building amongst film, TV practitioners and content creators across Africa, two of Showmax Nigeria’s titles, ‘Wura’ and ‘Real Housewives of Lagos,’ have gotten the industry nod again.

With the AMVCAs scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria between May 10 and May 11, ‘Wura’ and ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’ are looking at making a statement at the African prestigious film, TV and web awards ceremony.

After Scarlet Gomez lost the 2023 Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series award for her phenomenal performance in Showmax Nigeria’s first Original telenovela, ‘Wura,’ the series is back for competition.

And to this end, the second season of ‘Wura’ has received two nominations in two categories namely Best Writing TV Series and Best Scripted Series.

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In the same vein, the Nigerian adaptation of The Real Housewives franchise, ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos,’ has returned to vie for another category at the AMVCAs after winning the award for Best Costume Designer for The Reunion episode in 2023.

For the 10th edition of the AMVCAs, the second season of ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos,’ is slugging it out with series like Lol Naija (Season 1), Nightlife In Lasgidi, Gh Queens (Season 2), and Mutale Mwanza Unscripted (Season 1) for the Best Unscripted Series category.

The emergence of these two titles from Showmax Nigeria isn’t unconnected to fan love which they have both received from different parts of Africa. For two straight seasons, both original titles have made their mark.

While Wura’s great storytelling and actors’ superb role interpretation endeared the series to several fans, ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’ was a hit from the first episode to the reunion in both season one and two.

When Rogers Ofime, the executive producer on season two said, “Season 2 of Wura has been a labour of love for the entire team. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into creating a telenovela that will keep audiences at the edge of their seats, just as they were in Season 1,” not many knew what he was hinting at until the series garnered not only a massive fan base but equally went on to nab two nominations at the 2024 AMVCAs.

For ‘Wura,’ the second season of the critically acclaimed series builds on the success of the first season, taking fans and viewers deeper into the world of Iperindo as well as the life of Wura-Amoo Adeleke, a woman of unwavering resolve and boundless ambition. For season two, which has earned the series two nominations at the AMVCAs, the series’ protagonist continues her journey as she navigates the treacherous waters of family politics, corporate intrigue, and personal sacrifice. With twists and turns, intrigues and emotions, and layers of storytelling, it’s no surprise that the series is up for an award for the second year running.

While the art of storytelling by Musa Jeffery David, Olumide Kuti, Isaac Ayodeji, Esther Kokori, Lois Truly, and Uchenna Ugwu distinguishes ‘Wura’ from many other series, the production quality has kept fans and viewers on the edge of their seats.

At the relaunch of Showmax early in 2024, Showmax Nigeria General Manager, Opeoluwa Filani, stressed that the new Showmax will usher in a new era for entertainment and champion the streaming platform’s commitment to local content.

“Our steadfast dedication lies in amplifying indigenous content creation, championing narratives that authentically represent Africa’s rich cultural heritage.”

The feat of the original titles on Showmax Nigeria at the 2024 AMVCAs is not new as the 2023 edition had Showmax Originals including The Real Housewives of Lagos, Crime and Justice Lagos, Diiche, Flawsome, and Wura getting a total of 22 nominations. Crime and Justice won Best Picture Editor (Movie and TV Series) and Best TV Series while The Real Housewives of Nigeria won the award for Best Costume Designer for The Reunion episode. Other titles on the streaming platform like Ridordi, Njoro Wa Uba, and Mpali also won.

For the 2024 edition of the AMVCA, other Showmax titles that got nominations include 

GH Queens for Best Unscripted Series, Slum King for Best Writing TV Series, Best Scripted M-Net Original, Itura for Best Scripted M-Net Original, The Irabors’ Forever Ever for Best Unscripted M-Net Original, Mutale Mwanza Unscripted Season 1 for Best Unscripted Series, What Will People Say for Best Unscripted M-Net Original and Masquerades of Aniedo for Best Writing TV Series.

Despite the obvious fact that winners in many of the 10th AMVCAs categories that feature Showmax Originals and other titles will be determined by a specially selected jury headed by Femi Odugbemi, viewers, fans and crew behind the scenes are hopeful of wins in many of the categories because of the quality of the stories and production.