Vanessa Obioha
Following the resounding success of the inaugural season of The Real Housewives of Lagos, Showmax is upping the ante with fresh faces to captivate its audience.
Joining the original cast, which includes the renowned Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, celebrity designer and stylist Toyin Lawani Adebayo, and socialites and businesswomen Chioma Ikokwu, Laura Ikeji-Kanu, and Mariam Timmer, are two new members, Tania Omotayo and Faith Morey, each bringing their unique stories to the table.
Known for her elegance and grace, the fashion entrepreneur Tania, opens up about her decision to join the show, saying
“I joined The Real Housewives of Lagos because my life is so public but not because I shared anything, simply based on assumptions. This was an opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone, to actually share a bit of my life and challenge myself with something new.”
“I have always loved reality TV,” said the basketball player turned supermodel and designer, Morey. “I am a private person but for some reason, I wanted to experience it. I also wanted to meet fellow hard-working ladies. And of course, the franchise needed a touch of Faith Morey. I was the missing puzzle from the show!”
The upcoming season sees the departure of actress-turned-politician Carolyn Hutchings, who made headlines with her dramatic encounters with fellow housewives, notably Laura and Miriam.
The first season of The Real Housewives of Lagos recorded a few successes on Showmax. Its first episode broke the first-day streaming record on Showmax Nigeria and was the only African title to crack the top 10 most-watched shows on the streaming service in 2022 across not just Nigeria but also Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. In addition, the season 1 reunion scooped the award for Best Costume Designer at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), where the show was also competing for Best Television Series, among other categories.
“Beyond the show’s entertainment value, RHOLagos’ cultural impact can’t be ignored,” stated the Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, Dr Busola Tejumola. “The feedback from fans shows that in no small way, the show helped put one of Africa’s most important cities and its vibrant culture on the map. We are thrilled to do it all over again and even bigger this season.”
“This season is as real as ‘reality’ gets,” said
Darey Art-Alade, Chief Creative Director, Livespot 360, the producers of The Real Housewives of Lagos. “In addition to showing some real-life issues faced by women – particularly African women – including balancing family and career, relationships and societal pressures, we also delved into issues around health. But of course, the drama is still served a la carte!”
The second season will premiere on the platform on September 29, with new episodes on Fridays.
