Make way for ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’

BUHLE MBONAMBI

I REMEMBER the time when many scoffed at people who watched The Real Housewives shows. They rolled their eyes and lectured about using their time better and watch more highbrow television.

Well, that was a few years ago and now the tide has swiftly turned. Somehow during the worst days of the Covid-19 lockdowns, people around the world actively searched for light-hearted content that wouldn’t make them think about the doom and gloom outside their homes. Africa being left out of the, that time is over. The Real Housewives of Johannesburg and The Real Housewives of Durban opened the doors and now Lagos is joining with its version.

Episodes will on stream Showmax from Friday, April 8.

Now meet the women who will be driving the story.

CAROLYNA HUTCHINGS

Former Nollywood star turned business mogul Carolyna Hutchings is a power player. Her last film role was in 2006. She left the industry and now has interests in the oil and gas industry, is an interior designer and also has a real estate company of which she is the CEO, Hutchings Ltd.

IYABO OJO

The Yoruba film star is a major name in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The actress has featured in more than 150 films, both English and Yoruba, and has produced 14 of her own.

CHIOMA “GOOD HAIR” IKOKWU

Chioma Ikokwu is a literal Girl Boss. Holding degrees from the University of Birmingham, the University of London and the Nigerian Law School, she truly possesses beauty and brains. An entrepreneur, she has successfully built a respectable career for herself as the CEO of global beauty company Good Hair Limited.

TOYIN LAWANI

Toyin is a soughtafter stylist and fashion designer. Her talents have led her to work with some of Nigeria’s and the US’ biggest stars

LAURA IKEJI KANU

Media entrepreneur and author, Laura is a fashion blogger and founder of Hey! Laura, an entertainment andl0 fashion blog.

MARIAM ADEYEMI TIMMER

Mariam Adeyemi Timmer is a noted PR practitioner and fashionista who has in some way worked with most of her fellow cast members before, most notably Toyin Lawani.