Return of the Housewives

Vanessa Obioha

The third season of the sizzling reality TV show The Real Housewives of Lagos will be premiering today, January 12, 2025, on Africa Magic, with streaming available on Showmax the next day. While previous seasons debuted exclusively on Showmax, the move to cable TV is probably to expand the show’s reach and stir more buzz with its signature drama.

However, not all of the drama queens of the reality TV series are returning. The CEO of Tiannah, Toyin Lawani, is out following her health challenges. Iyabo Ojo has rinsed her hands off the show following all the altercation between her and Laura Ikeji-Kanu in the last season, and of course, Chioma Ikokwu will be missing in action. We would also not be seeing the highlight of last season, the former model and socialite Faith Morey as well as the fashion entrepreneur Tania Omotayo.

In their place, the new season introduces a mix of returning and fresh cast members. Carolyna Hutchings, who many thought was done with the show after her season one drama with Laura (who is also back), is returning alongside Mariam Timmer.  New faces include Adeola Diiadem Adeyemi, Founder and CEO, Beauty By AD; Dabota Lawson, founder of Lawson House of Beauty and Dabota Cosmetics; and Sophia Momodu, beauty and fashion entrepreneur.

With their clashing personalities, the season is expected to bring all the insane drama and shenanigans. Of course, the fashion would be something else but would the steeze be as high as that of Toyin or Chioma? How will the relationship between Carolyna and Laura evolve? Who will be Laura’s bestie this season? And will we get a surprise male ‘housewife’ like Dr Rommel Asagwara? We eagerly anticipate the fireworks of the season, popcorn in hand.

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