Africa Magic released more original content in 2023 than in previous years, and 2024, is gearing up to be an even more productive year with a slate of brand-new content launching in the New Year. The broadcast company will premiere six new series in January, starting from January 1 till January 23. The shows are individually different and cut across diverse genres.
Unscripted takes in the form of a popular reality TV show’s reunion and promises to be messier than any legendary Nigerian reunion ever. It is full of unmitigated chaos, abundance of drama and the ever-changing landscape of ships. When the series premieres January 24 on Africa Magic Showcase, The show stars Bobby Ekpe, Wumi Tuase, Obehi Aburime, Ajayi Akorede (aka The Korexx), Debby Felix, Eby Eno, Nonso Bassey, Austine Onuoha, Martha Ehinome, Shalewa Ashafa, and more.
‘Theory of Breakfast’, which launches on January 1 is a romantic drama with several interwoven love stories. The show follows two BFFs who have secretly been in love with each other. Unusual events preceding one of their weddings cause stowed-away love to bloom between them amidst a heart-wrenching series of heartbreaks. New episodes premiere every Monday and Tuesday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.
MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr Busola Tejumola, said, “The new shows will take viewers on an emotional rollercoaster as they get immersed in the lives of the characters, their relationships and their different journeys. We are excited to be premiering Hook, Line and Sinkah, Theory of Breakfast, Manfriend, Unscripted, Siblings Game Show, and Checkout across our Africa Magic channels at the start of a new year, cementing our position as Africa’s most loved storyteller. We can’t wait for our dedicated customers to see the new shows because they will be entertained by the stellar cast and excellent storytelling”.
‘Hook, Line and Sinkah’ which launches on January 3, follows three young half-brothers – Ugo, Sodiq and Kenny Jacobson. Despite their father’s legendary philandering antecedents, he doesn’t hold any of them in high regard. To help them become more ‘manly’, he obligates them to live together in one of his properties and work in his company. Their cohabitation is characterised by misogyny and male chauvinism as they slowly realise those qualities are rooted in fake manliness or toxic masculinity. The series air on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv ch. 151) every Wednesday.
Manfriend brings the most chaotic family drama African TV has experienced yet. Set in the bustling city’s heart, it premieres on January 5 and airs every Friday on Africa Magic Showcase. Other shows in January is set to entertain diverse viewers on different Africa Magic Channels.