The Real Housewives of Lagos will launch its season 3 on January 12, 2025. It will feature both returning stars and exciting new additions to its glamorous ensemble.

The show continues to highlight the opulent lifestyle and cultural richness of Lagos through its cast members’ lives.

Three original cast members will return to the series. Laura Ikeji Kanu brings her entrepreneurial spirit and social media influence. Meanwhile, Mariam Timmer contributes her public relations expertise. And Carolyna Hutchings adds her entertainment industry knowledge and business acumen.

These show veterans will continue sharing their intertwined personal and professional journeys with viewers.

The Real Housewives of Lagos 3 introduces three distinguished newcomers to its lineup.

Dabota Lawson, who previously held a beauty queen title, joins the cast with her expertise in the beauty industry and her sophisticated lifestyle.

Adeola “Diiadem” Adeyemi enters the show as an influential figure in the beauty sector, known for her entrepreneurial success.

Sophia Momodu rounds out the new additions, bringing her media expertise and dedication to humanitarian causes.

Season three promises to delve deeply into these six women’s complex lives as they manage their businesses, families, and relationships in Lagos.

Viewers can expect to see lavish social gatherings, meaningful personal moments, and the dramatic interactions that define the series.

Busola Tejumola is the Executive Head of Content & Channels for MultiChoice in West Africa. She has expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming season’s enhanced production value and compelling storylines.

“For two seasons, The Real Housewives of Lagos has continued to bring us premium entertainment, giving fans a front-row seat to the glitz and glamour that makes Lagos a cultural hub. This new season, we have a few surprises up our sleeves that we’re sure fans of the show would love,” she said.

Funke Akindele’s comedy film “Everybody Loves Jenifa” has shattered Nigerian box office records by earning ₦511 million within just 12 days of its release.

FilmOne, the film’s distributor, revealed that this remarkable achievement makes it both the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024. It is also the fastest Nigerian movie to reach the ₦500 million milestone.

“History Made! Everybody Loves Jenifa smashes records with ₦511M at the box office, becoming 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood title and the fastest to hit ₦500M in just 12 days! Don’t stop! Let’s smash the record books. Watch Everybody Loves Jenifa in cinemas near you,” the post said.

 

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“Everybody Loves Jenifa” achieved unprecedented success by generating ₦206 million during its opening weekend. It established a new record for the highest-grossing opening weekend in Nollywood history.

The film demonstrated its immediate appeal by earning ₦87.8 million on its first day. This set another record for the highest single-day earnings in Nigerian cinema.

Funke Akindele masterfully reprised her beloved Jenifa character, delivering a performance that perfectly captured the character’s signature humour and charm.

The narrative follows Jenifa through an engaging storyline filled with personal growth, fame-related challenges, and comedic situations that resonated deeply with audiences across Nigerian theatres.

Akindele’s marketing strategy proved exceptionally effective. Moreso, she implemented comprehensive social media campaigns and made strategic appearances at various cinemas to connect with viewers.

Her promotional efforts transformed the film’s release into a cultural phenomenon that extended beyond traditional movie-watching.

The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Falz, Omotunde ‘Lolo’ Adebowale-David, Olayode Juliana, Chimezie Imo, Layi Wasabi, Bisola Aiyeola, Jackie Appiah, and Omowunmi Dada.

These actors collectively bring depth to this comedy-drama that successfully weaves together humorous moments, emotional depth, and surprising plot developments.

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