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  • These 12 Nigerian Shows Need to Make a Comeback

    These 12 Nigerian Shows Need to Make a Comeback

    We’re forever grateful for all the great shows Nollywood has given us, but it’s beginning to feel like the makers of these shows are taking the phrase “Too much of a good thing is bad” literally, because why have they refused to renew these shows?

    “Far From Home”

    The Netflix original that gave us Reggie

     -came out in 2022. It’s now 2024. We want our ships, Reggina and Carmeya, back on our screens, please and thank you.

    “OGa! Pastor”

    We don’t even want a new season yet. We just want them to return the first season to us and complete it before we start talking about getting a second season.

    “Skinny Girl in Transit”

    The last time we got a season of Skinny Girl in Transit, Buhari was still our president. And now, after ignoring our pleas for years on end, they’re parading a new season in our faces? 

    They’re lucky we want to see Mide and Tiwa in their parenting bag. If not, we would’ve told them to keep it for themselves.

    “Castle and Castle” 

    Nneka had just found out about Malik’s wife, Ben’s involvement in the hit-and-run was about to be revealed, and Remi was about to tell Inspector Jaja who really killed Otunba. Even if they’re not ready to give us a new season, one last episode, just 30 minutes of their time to wrap things up, that’s all we ask.

    “Crazy, Lovely, Cool”

    We would first like to plead with whoever is in charge to leave our show for us on Netflix. When they’re done, they should give us one last season so we can find out what’s next for Luciano and his lecturer bae. We know the last season was in 2018, but we’re quite literally on our knees.

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    “The Most Toasted Girl”

    A hot babe showing us in real time how muddy the Lagos dating pool is? We loved it in 2020, and if they give us a new season today, we’ll still love it.

    “Crime and Justice Lagos” 

    Yes, the first season ended in January 2023, but this is a whole new year, and they’ve had enough time to prepare, so we demand a new season.

    “Before 30”

    It’s been eight years since Before 30 came to our screens with its great soundtrack, romance and drama. We’ve been patient since then, but since they teased a comeback last year, we believe it’s safe to ask, where is our show?

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    “The Mystic River”

    We were on our own when Rogers Ofime brought “The Mystic River” to our screens. Now, three years later, they’ve taken it off Netflix and refused to bless us with a second season. At this point, they can actually hold on to the second season and just return our beloved show to a streaming platform because what do you mean we can’t watch Ebere’s husband be a fool and fall for a mami wata girl anymore?

    “Lekki Wives”

    America had “Desperate Housewives”, and we had “Lekki Wives”. Loveth sleeping with her friend’s husband, Miranda’s hidden sexuality, Cleopatra’s extramarital affair, “Lekki Wives” gave us all the drama we could ask for and some more, so like little Oliver Twists, we want more. Blessing Egbe, the writer and producer of the show, has already teased a reunion, so it isn’t too much if we ask her for it now, is it?

    “The Smart Money Woman” 

    Nollywood turned a book about financial lessons into a series, and at first, we were a bit unsure about it, but Lara’s family started acting like she lives, works and breathes solely for them, and Adesuwa’s husband started acting a fool with her. Now all we want to know is when we’re getting a second season.

    “Lara of Lagos” 

    Granted, it might be a bit hard to get the main cast together again because yesterday’s price is not today’s price, but where there’s a will, there’s a way. Lara had just confessed to cheating on Chuka, and we need to know what’s next.

    While we’re waiting for Nollywood to hear our cry and answer us, here are five shows from old Nollywood that we miss.

    READ: 5 Shows From Old Nollywood That We Miss

  • 10 Shows We’re Currently Watching, Loving and Enjoying

    10 Shows We’re Currently Watching, Loving and Enjoying

    Finding a really good show to watch can be a hassle, which is why we put together a list of shows we’re watching and enjoying. You should check these shows out. 

    1. Is this SEAT taken? (ISIT)

    Is this SEAT taken? Is a funny dating show on YouTube in which the host Chinasa Anukam goes on a date with a new person every episode. Chinasa is really funny and the way she makes her guest feels very comfortable during the show makes it easy to watch. 

    2. The Real Housewives of Lagos

    Who doesn’t love chaos? Only one episode of RHOL has come out so far, and it’s already got our attention. The show promises us even more drama and the selected cast are enough proof that we’re going to get more than enough. 

    3. Peeker

    Maybe we have a thing for dating shows. This YouTube show is a peculiar kind of speed dating. Different people go on dates in which they can’t see the person on the other side. There are a few options to identify who you’re on a date with and one of these options includes calling a friend to tell you what the person looks like. Is this interesting or not???

    4. Young, Famous & African

    If you haven’t watched Young, Famous & African by now, you’re either very busy or living under a rock. Whatever the case is, you have time this Easter break to catch up. Get into it. 

    RELATED: I Reviewed the Wigs in “Young, Famous & African” So You Don’t Have To

    5. Bel Air

    Remakes are usually hit-or-miss and Bel Air is a hit. The actor who plays young Will Smith (Jabari Banks) is a fresh face who understands the weight of his character. The Bel Air reboot doesn’t follow the exact same storyline as the original Fresh Prince of Bel Air and we love that. It’s a testament to a well-done reboot. 

    6. Top Boy

    You’re definitely not on your “big man ting” (read this in IJGB  British please) if you aren’t watching this show. Top Boy is about drug dealing and gang culture in the UK. The show depicts some violence, and we won’t recommend this if you don’t enjoy shows about crime with a sprinkle of gun violence.

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    7. TVSins

    TVSins is a YouTube channel dedicated to pointing out the “sins” in TV shows. Your favourite shows aren’t spared from them. If your thing is shitting on other people’s things, this is for you. 

    8. Abbott Elementary

    Abbott Elementary is set in a public elementary school (or what we Nigerians call Primary school). The principal Ava doesn’t really know what she’s supposed to do as the principal and her character is one of the funniest on the show. Abbott Elementary is an effortlessly funny, well-done comedy.

    RELATED: What Would Abbott Elementary Teachers Look Like in a Nigerian School?

    9. Atlanta

    Since that opening scene where Paper Boy randomly shoots somebody in public in Atlanta’s season 1, we’ve been hooked, seduced and sometimes confused. Atlanta is great because it’s not just about a young black rapper trying to get rich, it also covers important issues like sexuality and toxic masculinity. Donald Glover is a genius for this show. 

    10. The Ultimatum 

    The Ultimatum is a spin-off series of the Netflix show Love Is Blind. On this show, someone tells their partner to either marry them or leave — and that’s not even the craziest part. Each partner gets to date other people on the show and eventually decide if they want to stay with their original partner or not. Get ready to roll your eyes a lot while watching this.

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  • 10 Things You’ll Totally Understand If Telemundo Is Your Best Friend

    1. You, when it’s time for ‘Passion For Revenge’.

    The best!

    2. When NEPA now decides to be unfortunate.

    Hay God!

    3. When they start doing bad things and your dad walks into the sitting room.

    ‘You this child!’

    4. When your brother sees you holding the remote to your chest.

    ‘Everyday Telemundo!’

    5. When it’s the weekend and they’re running marathon episodes.

    Enjoyment galore.

    6. When they conclude your favorite Telemundo series.

    What will I do with my life now ?

    7. When you’re enjoying ‘Woman of Steel’ and your mummy wants you to run an errand.

    The pain.

    8. How Telemundo actresses look every time, even when they wake up.

    Everlasting beauty.

    9. Your parents’ reactions when you burn dinner because of Telemundo.

    “You did what?”

    10. When you have 100 missed calls from your boyfriend, and he wants to break up.

    Telemundo will not kill me.
  • Can You Go Through This Post Without Feeling Seriously Old?

    While writing Tech Cabal’s daily digest, our very own Tola was hit by nostalgia and decided to compile TV shows we all watched as children.

    So writing today’s TC digest made me think of some old tv shows I watched as a child.

    — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    1. ‘Allo Allo’ and it’s catchy theme song.

    I’ll start with the obvious one – ‘Allo ‘Allo.

    Can’t remember the plot. Lovely theme song. pic.twitter.com/c3nfTo9cNB — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    2. The incredible Fawlty Towers

    Fawlty Towers.

    Can only remember Manuel and his pet hamster. pic.twitter.com/4BOP70QfoX — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    3. The sad story of ‘Rentaghost’

    Rentaghost

    Someone’s parents didn’t know he was dead. Still know the theme song. pic.twitter.com/qZwpPnLby3 — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    4. ‘Terrahawks’ had an interesting witch

    Terrahawks

    There was some scary-ass “witch”…and those robot things. pic.twitter.com/fvpW8hQPJo — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    5. The superhero Silverhawks squad

    SilverHawks

    One episode, they strayed towards a “star” that made good guys bad, and bad guys good. pic.twitter.com/zshuNgVyAH — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    6. Can you remember watching G-Force on NTA?

    G-Force

    I have noooo idea what it was about. There was a guy that couldn’t speak or something. pic.twitter.com/ZQBdq2cARu — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    7. And Superglobetrotters…

    The Super Globetrotters

    Don’t know what this was about, either. Well, basketball, obviously. But yeah… pic.twitter.com/4orvvrBffK — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    8. Super Force was too lit!

    Super Force

    6 words – Super Force will be right back pic.twitter.com/wAQcKAyA4g — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    9. We all loved Sledge Hammer and his gun

    Sledge Hammer

    Stubborn. He had a special gun. “Trust me, I know what I’m doing”. And Isuzu Tiger advert. pic.twitter.com/wQ8KPrsjAk — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    10. And Ovide and the Gang…

    Ovide and the Gang

    For the longest time, I thought it was called “Ovide’s Video” because theme song. pic.twitter.com/TiQqg4AgQA — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    11. This one that brings fresh childhood memories.

    The Bear, the tiger and the others.

    Loved, loved this one. Can’t remember much, but I really did love it. pic.twitter.com/lV7TJnBURQ — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    12. The legendary German detective, Derrick

    Derrick

    German detective. All I remember. pic.twitter.com/eb5NeVnVvn — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    13. The teenagers in ‘Kidd Video’were the best

    Kidd Video

    Googled lyrics from the theme song to get the name. Teenagers that turned to cartoons or something pic.twitter.com/Tqg3hBu2k1 — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    Chuckle Hounds

    One episode made me think umbrellas could double as satellite dishes. pic.twitter.com/Gcm0ffWxgZ — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    15. One word, ‘Pingu’

    Pingu

    No words (hahahaha) pic.twitter.com/ScTxBqgE7E — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    16. The unforgettable ‘Telematch’

    Telematch

    ’twas fun to watch pic.twitter.com/2PzKPVhy5g — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    17. This one that made us love NTA even more.

    Secret of the sand

    Twin sisters. Some goth chick named Malu or something pic.twitter.com/PeApy2shKb — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    18. Isaura and it’s catchy theme song

    Isaura

    “White” slave. Portuguese theme song (can still sing it). Sauti Sol used it in one of their songs. pic.twitter.com/t8yQim66Ag — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    19. The interesting Sport Billy

    Sport Billy

    Don’t know the story. Let’s talk about the fact that EVERYTHING was in that bag. Guitar interludes. pic.twitter.com/6xCkDTbJsp — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    20. The very hilarious ‘Fraggle Rock’

    Fraggle Rock

    One word – radishes Wait, there was an episode someone told a joke and people could’t stop laughing pic.twitter.com/eCLPKKXnHr — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 22, 2016

    21. Rosa Salvaje, the tomboy we all loved

    Rosa Salvaje

    Tomboy. pic.twitter.com/QBi1vL0ulN — Fird (@Fyrdausi) September 23, 2016

    22. Which other shows can you remember from your childhood? Let us know in the comments section.

  • 5 Of The Most Exciting Moments On The Voice Nigeria

    The search for the next big voice in Nigeria has been on for the past for one month. With each episode of The Voice, the excitement mounts, and we can’t wait to find out which of the talented contestants will sing their way to the grand finale.

    Here are some of the most exciting moments you dare not miss if you love yourself a good show and some enjoyment.

    1. The danger zone

    Amidst the fun and excitement, there are tense moments. You never know which team your fave contestant is going to select, which coach us going to steal who, or who will not make it out of the danger zone. Phew.

    2. The performances

    When the contestants emerge all glammed up and ready to face the battle, you can’t help but be wowed. Talent overload!

    3. The coaches dramatic entrances

    From coach, Falz to Dare, Waje and Yemi Alade, each judge keeps you rivetted with their dramatic entrances every single time.

    4. The humourous moments

    With Falz as part of the coaches, there’s no way you’d keep a straight face all through the show. You must shine teeth small. Lol!

    5. The grand finale

    Who will emerge as the ultimate star of the show, and from which team? The excitement is building as we get ready to find out.

    Don’t miss out this on The Voice Nigeria this weekend. Catch the show by 9pm on Saturdays and the repeat broadcast 8pm on Sundays on Airtel TV.