I recently subscribed to iROKOtv after much persuasion from my cousin, leading me to the brilliant series that is Lekki Wives.
At first, we were watching movies from Lagos Cougar, Knocking on Heaven’s Door to some other pretty good ones. But I am more of a series than a movies fan, and iROKOtv had lots of offerings in this arena which I decided to make the most of.
Coming across the show’s poster, I thought Nigeria wan try copy the Real Housewives of Atlanta but it turned out it is not exactly the case.
The story follows Cleo, Miranda, Lovette, Uju and Peace whose relationships with one another and their partners are tested in different situations. I am addicted to series for its authenticity and impressive delivery by the actors, many of whom I had not heard of before.
The programme is like a classic Nigerian drama similar to Super Story, which not only entertained but also touched on matters that you or someone you know have experienced.
See trailer and full cast below.
Trailer
Main Cast
Played by: ADAORA UKOH
Storyline: Fiesty Miranda is the bread winner of her family – a husband (Frank), 2 children and 2 nannies. She is repulsed by her disabled husband due to a deep seated secret, but attempts to hide her sexual preferences and lover (Tonia). Her world crumbles when she discovers the indiscretions of Frank, her nanny (Beatrice) and Tonia.
Played by: KIKI OMEILI
Storyline: Lovette ‘bed-hops’ and sacrifices her marriage to William in exchange for money and freedom. She gets cash after rendevous with Chief Saraki and has an affair with one of the other ladies’ husband. She ends up falling in love, dedicating her life and money to Sly – who has a game plan with William.
Played by: CHINONSO YOUNG
Storyline: Cleo is an innocent graduate in love with her peer-mate (Jude), but is forced by her parents – for the sake of riches – to marry 75 year old Otunba. She finds an alternative way to continue with Jude and becomes pregnant. When all is revealed to Otunba, she out of the other wives suffers the most brutal ending.
Played by: KATHERINE OBIANG
Storyline: This straight-talking funny lady is desperate to swap her 1-bed, bend-down boutique lifestyle to riches, and follows in Lovette’s footsteps. This causes the breakdown of her marriage to Solomon and leaves her life hanging on the balance as Chief Saraki’s plans for her unfolds.
Played by: KEIRA HEWATCH
Storyline: A prostitute in former, Peace is a Godly woman married to sex-mad, kinky Victor. While encouraging the other ladies to turn to God, she struggles to meet the sexual demands from Victor – who goes elsewhere to satisfy his needs.
Supporting
Played by: MIKE ODIACHI
Played by: OKEY UZOESHI
Played by: BIG TONY
Played by: Paul Utomi
Played by: YEMI ADEYEMI
Played by: ANI IYOHO
Played by: CHUKWUEMEKA KELVIN
Played by: NGOZI ECHEMS
Played by: TUNBOSUN AIYEDEHIN
Played by: ANTHONY MONJARO
Played by: AMINA ATAIRU
Played by: KEVIN USHI
Played by: OGUNMOLA BECCA
