The Real Housewives of Lagos is the first Nigerian instalment of the award-winning franchise that is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, part of Universal International Studios (Universal Studio Group) and adapted by African Showmax.
This is the 16th international version of the format and the third African adaptation, following the success of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg and The Real Housewives of Durban, whose S2 is aired on Showmax. The Real Housewives of Lagos follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamourous women in that Nigerian region.
Carolyna Hutchings is the CEO of Hutchings Limited, a real estate, oil and gas, and agriculture company; Laura Ikeji is a social media influencer, author and entrepreneur,; Chioma Ikokwu is a lawyer as well as co-founder and CEO of luxury hair brand Good Hair Ltd. and Brass and Copper Restaurant & Lounge; Toyin Lawani is a renowned celebrity stylist, fashion designer, business mogul and CEO of Tiannah’s Place Empire; Iyabo Ojo is a famous Nollywood actress, producer, TikTok sensation, brand influencer, entrepreneur and CEO of Fepris Limited; and Mariam Timmer is a PR expert and chief executive director at Six Sixteen Agency.
In true Lagos style, the Housewives will be serving up all the high fashion, luxury, drama and power moves the franchise has come to be known and loved for globally. Produced by Livespot 360, this new adaptation will be available exclusively on Showmax in more than 40 African countries from 8 April 2022, with new episodes every Friday.
Candice Fangueiro, Head of Content, Showmax Africa said: ‘As an African brand, showcasing and telling African stories is at the core of our content production, so we are excited to be partnering with NBCUniversal Formats to bring The Real Housewives of Lagos to our subscribers. The Real Housewives of Durban, now in its second season, has smashed viewing records and delighted fans. Our Nigerian subscribers are in for a treat with the local edition’.
