Wura (TV series)
Wura is a 2023 Showmax original Nigerian telenovela, executively produced by Rogers Ofime. The series is best known to be Nigerian first longest Showmax original series, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Oluwaseyi Akinsola, Ropo Ewenla, Miracle Gabriel, and Tersy Akpata.
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| Genre | Drama, Telenovela, Soap |
| Based on | The River by Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon |
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| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original languages | English ,Hausa ,Igbo ,Yoruba |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 60 |
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| Executive producer | Rogers Ofime |
| Running time | 28–29 minutes |
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| Original network | Showmax |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 23 January 2023 – present |
Wura is an adaptation of the South African telenovela series The River, an M-Net original production streaming on Showmax.[1]
Plot
Wura tells the story of Wura Amoo-Adeleke, the ruthless CEO of the fictional Frontline Gold Mine, and the perfect wife, a mother of two, who will do anything to maintain her ground in the gold mining industry. In her family, Wura is faultless and a saint, but when it comes to running her business, she becomes that ruthless lady, who doesn’t care whose ox is gored in her path to get what she wants.
In the Iperindo community of Osun State, where the Wura mining business is located in Iperindo town, live poverty-stricken residents, many of whom work at the mine, including the Kuti family. The Kuti family, consisting of Pa Kuti, Iyabo Kuti, and their children, Olumide, Ebunoluwa, and Tumininu the adopted child, been found close to a river as a baby by her late adoptive father, Pa Kuti.[2]
Cast
Main
- Scarlet Gomes as Wura Amoo-Adeleke
- Yomi Fash Lanso as Anthony Adeleke
- Ray Adeka as Jejeloye “Jeje” Amoo
- Iremide Adeoye as Lolu Adeleke
- Oluwaseyi Akinsola as Femi
- Ropo Ewenla as Olusegun “Pa” Kuti
- Ego Iheanacho as Iyabo Kuti
- Martha Ehinome as Tumininu “Tumi” Kuti
- Lanre Adediwura as Olumide “Cobra” Kuti
- Aweodein Adeola as Aunty Labake
Supporting
- Carol King as Grace Adeleke
- Miracle Gabriel as Ebunoluwa “Ebun” Kuti
- Tersy Akpata as Ewa
- Olawale Gold as Detective Kolapo
- Rhoda Albert as Paulina
- Muyiwa Donald as Kazeem
- Toluwanimi Adekanmbi as Bisola
- Jare Martins as Chief Popoola
- Taiwo Ibikunle as Biggie
- Ayorinde Babatope as Precy
- Misi Molu as Omolara
- Odufeso Olajumoke as Young Wura Amoo
- Obadare Akinade as Young Olusegun Kuti
- Adekunle David as Baby Tumi
- Chukwuebuka Ude as Adewale
- Audrey Edak Harrison as Mandy
Episode
Each episode is released four times weekly from Monday to Thursday on Showmax.[3]
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 60 | January 23, 2023 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2023)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Blood and Gold" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 23 January 2023 | |
| Wura's business faces financial ruin, Olusegun makes a discovery that could change the fortunes of the whole Iperindo mining community. Wura is forced to do the unthinkable to save her family.[4] | |||||
| 2 | "The End Justifies The Means" | Dimeji Ajibola | Olumide Kuti | 24 January 2023 | |
| Jeje tries to stop Wura from killing Olusegun, Wura's earring is discovered missing, Jeje has to go back to the river to make sure that there's no evidence.[4] | |||||
| 3 | "The Aftermath" | Dimeji Ajibola | Lois Truly | 25 January 2023 | |
| While Mandy's life is threatened, somebody sniffs around Jeje and Wura's secret. The Kutis get financial aid from a surprising donor.[4] | |||||
| 4 | "Regrets" | Dimeji Ajibola | Issac O. Ayodeji | 26 January 2023 | |
| Wura is the angel the Kutis need; meanwhile, Mide is having a hard time dealing with his father's death. A 'new' discovery changes Wura's fortunes.[4] | |||||
| 5 | "Bad Omen" | Adeola Osunkojo | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 30 January 2023 | |
| Segun Kuti's funeral ends in chaos. Lolu's two lovers meet for the first time, and Femi gets his hands on some explosive information.[5] | |||||
| 6 | "The Game Plan" | Dimeji Ajibola | Lois Truly | 31 January 2023 | |
| The Kutis are the talk of the town after what Mide did at Olusegun's burial. Femi gets the upper hand on Wura and Jeje while Mide returns home.[5] | |||||
| 7 | "Judas!" | Adeola Osunkojo | Issac O. Ayodeji | 1 February 2023 | |
| Wura offers Labake a generous gift, Lolu calls off his affair, and Mide is in for a nasty surprise.[5] | |||||
| 8 | "The Deal" | Adeola Osunkojo | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 2 February 2023 | |
| Wura is on cloud nine as she unveils the gold to the press. Tumi might have found a way to save Mide's skin, while Femi puts more pressure on Wura.[5] | |||||
| 9 | "Beggars and Choosers" | Adeola Osunkojo | Olumide Kuti | 6 February 2023 | |
| Wura has no choice but to help Tumi; meanwhile, Lolu breaks Femi's heart. Jeje sees something he shouldn't have.[6] | |||||
| 10 | "Cleansed By Fire" | Adeola Osunkojo | Musa Jeffery David | 7 February 2023 | |
| Wura checks whether Lolu is gay, meanwhile, Tumi suspects foul play in her father's death and Jeje finds something he's been looking for a long time.[6] | |||||
| 11 | "The Resurrection" | Yemi Morafa | Lois Truly | 8 February 2023 | |
| Aunty Labake collapses from the shock, believing Femi died in the shack fire. Tumi tells Mide about Olusegun's letter and that he went to see Wura before his death. Wura receives a call from the grave.[6] | |||||
| 12 | "Find The Zombie" | Yemi Morafa | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 9 February 2023 | |
| Mide and Tumi get the confirmation they've been waiting for. Wura and Jeje are under pressure to act fast, and Lolu has a secret.[6] | |||||
| 13 | "Explosive" | Yemi Morafa | Olumide Kuti | 13 February 2023 | |
| Wura's trap backfires, Iyabo overhears some disturbing news, and Mide's convinced he knows his father's killer.[7] | |||||
| 14 | "Nine Lives" | Yemi Morafa | Issac O. Ayodeji | 14 February 2023 | |
| The briefcase explodes! Iyabo confronts Wura about Olusegun's death and note, and Femi hands the information to the police about the murder of Olusegun.[7] | |||||
| 15 | "Time's Up" | Yemi Morafa | Lois Truly | 15 February 2023 | |
| A detective investigating Femi's case asks to speak to Wura alone. Someone tracks Femi down at the safe house, and Tumi finds out the name of her father's killer.[7] | |||||
| 16 | "Secret Burdens" | Yemi Morafa | Musa Jeffery David | 16 February 2023 | |
| After she learns the truth about her father, Tumi does the unimaginable to get close to the enemy. Lolu finds comfort from the most unexpected person.[7] | |||||
| 17 | "Granny From Hell" | Yemi Morafa | Issac O. Ayodeji | 20 February 2023 | |
| Wura is eager for Lolu to take the next step with Mandy. Tumi and Jeje get close, and a force stronger than Wura blows in.[8] | |||||
| 18 | "Wura" | Yemi Morafa | Musa Jeffery David | 21 February 2023 | |
| Jeje makes a move on Tumi, Omolara raises hell in Wura's kitchen, and Dimeji watches Tumi drive off with Jeje.[8] | |||||
| 19 | "Undercover Mechanic" | Yemi Morafa | Olumide Kuti | 22 February 2023 | |
| Tumi gets a seat on the Adeleke's table, but it's not all roses and glitter, Tumi breaks into Wura's car, and gets confronted with a gun. Tumi finds a clue which could change everything.[8] | |||||
| 20 | "The Parting Gift" | Yemi Morafa | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 23 February 2023 | |
| Tumi draws closer to Wura and Jeje, Omolara reveals why she is making Wura's life hell. Mide discovers from Dimeji that Tumi was with Jeje, not Ewa.[8] | |||||
| 21 | "A Shot In The Arm" | Yemi Morafa | Issac O. Ayodeji | 27 February 2023 | |
| Wura kills another Kuti family member, Paulina unknowingly gives Mide a dangerous plan.[9] | |||||
| 22 | TBA | Yemi Morafa | Lois Truly | 28 February 2023 | |
| Wura's anniversary night turns into her worst nightmare, Mide and Tumi have evidence to lock up Wura for murder, Jeje and Tumi's union gets serious every minute.[9] | |||||
| 23 | "A Test Of Faith" | Yemi Morafa | Lois Truly | 1 March 2023 | |
| Mide is punished when he tries to provide the police with proof. Jeje is faced with an impossible task.[9] | |||||
| 24 | "The Gown" | Yemi Morafa | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 2 March 2023 | |
| Wura wants Tumi dead. Tumi reveals to Iyabo and Ebun that Olusegun's death wasn't an accident. He was murdered by Wura Adeleke, and Tumi tells Tony that Wura killed her father.[9] | |||||
| 25 | "A Just Man" | Yemi Morafa | Musa Jeffery David | 6 March 2023 | |
| Tumi gives Tony an ultimatum. The Kuti's wait with bated breath to see if anything will happen to Wura.[10] | |||||
| 26 | "A Cloud Of Witnesses" | Adeola Osunkojo | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 7 March 2023 | |
| Tumi breathlessly delivers Wura's fate. Jeje is no match for disgruntled miners, and Tony and Jeje go head-to-head.[10] | |||||
| 27 | "Prison Strangler" | Adeola Osunkojo | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 8 March 2023 | |
| Lolu figures out exactly how Segun Kuti was murdered. Wura fights for her life, Dimeji receives a surprising response when he confesses his feeling to Tumi.[10] | |||||
| 28 | "The Kiss Of Life" | Adeola Osunkojo | Lois Truly | 9 March 2023 | |
| Wura finds out who's trying to kill her. Dimeji has had enough of Iperindo. Tumi's love for Dimeji saves him.[10] | |||||
| 29 | "The Later" | Adeola Osunkojo | Olumide Kuti | 13 March 2023 | |
| Wura tells Jeje about her deepest, darkest secret. Lolu finds the missing letter and is shocked by the contents.[11] | |||||
| 30 | "Bitter Freedom" | Adeola Osunkojo | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 14 March 2023 | |
| The Kuti's learn about the person who killed Segun. Tony and Wura's marriage is on the rocks, and Tumi and Dimeji pave a way into each other's hearts.[11] | |||||
| 31 | "Phoenix" | Adeola Osunkojo | Issac O. Ayodeji | 15 March 2023 | |
| Tumi suffers at Wura's fierce hand. A woman from Jeje's past makes a grand entrance.[11] | |||||
| 32 | "Rage" | Adeola Osunkojo | Lois Truly | 16 March 2023 | |
| Jeje wants Omolara gone. Mide spends his mother's money on an old friend.[11] | |||||
| 33 | "Dark Desire" | Dimeji Ajibola | Lois Truly | 20 March 2023 | |
| Will Jeje follow through in chasing his own mother out the house? Omolara falls. Will Mide cave in and return to crime.[12] | |||||
| 34 | "The Dilemma" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 21 March 2023 | |
| Mide finds himself wooed back into the world of crime. Jeje is worried when his mother doesn't come back home like she was supposed to.[12] | |||||
| 35 | "Backstabbing" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 22 March 2023 | |
| The Kutis are convinced their bad spell is over with their new blessing. Omolara's true colours are revealed. Mide is faced with a life changing temptation.[12] | |||||
| 36 | "A Dead Woman’s Curse" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 23 March 2023 | |
| Omolara begs for forgiveness, Kazeem warns Mide to stay away from Percy, Wura asks Labake to do some snooping.[12] | |||||
| 37 | "Fighting Biggie" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 27 March 2023 | |
| Iyabo finds a dangerous criminal standing in her house, Kazeem and Omolara are forced to hide together. Percy plots a life-threatening scheme. | |||||
| 38 | "Caught Out" | Dimeji Ajibola | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 28 March 2023 | |
| Wura is thrilled to discover proof that Omolara is lying. Mide and Percy advance their criminal plan with Iyabo's help | |||||
| 39 | "Trapped" | Dimeji Ajibola | Olumide Kuti | 29 March 2023 | |
| Mide's new business has him locked-up in a storeroom; meanwhile, Wura is forced to grovel to Omolara. Percy and Mide are reunited with their worst enemy. Omolara has her eye on a new toy-boy. | |||||
| 40 | "Dirty Guns" | Adeola Osunkojo | Lois Truly | 30 March 2023 | |
| Mide and Percy almost meet their maker. Kazeem saves lives. Omolara wins Wura again. | |||||
| 41 | "Learn From The Cockroaches" | Adeola Osunkojo | Issac O. Ayodeji | 3 April 2023 | |
| Jeje learns that the woman he loves is in trouble. Mide and Percy reunite with a deadly friend, and Omolara plays her final trump card. | |||||
| 42 | "To Kill A Mocking Woman" | Dimeji Ajibola | Esther Oyiza Kokori | 4 April 2023 | |
| How will Wura stop Omolara from pulling her strings? Mide has no choice but to let Biggie in on the heist. | |||||
| 43 | "Deadly Poison" | Dimeji Ajibola | Olumide Kuti | 5 April 2023 | |
| Mide and Percy give a performance of their life. Biggie insists it's full steam ahead. Omolara has another fit, could this be the end? | |||||
| 44 | "Frozen" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 6 April 2023 | |
| Omolara's condition is worse than what anyone expected. Mide's loyalty to his family is challenged. | |||||
| 45 | "Battle" | Dimeji Ajibola | Musa Jeffery David | 10 April 2023 | |
| Things go horribly with the heist and Mide endangers someone he cares about. Wura is beside herself as Tony decides to walk into the line of fire. | |||||
| 46 | "CLEOPATRA" | Unknown | Unknown | 11 April 2023 | |
| 47 | "POWERFUL FAMILIES" | Unknown | Unknown | 12 April 2023 | |
| 48 | "THE BOTCHED RESCUE" | Unknown | Unknown | 13 April 2023 | |
| 49 | "BIG SURPRISES" | Unknown | Unknown | 17 April 2023 | |
| 50 | "THE SAFE CRACKER" | Unknown | Unknown | 18 April 2023 | |
| 51 | "A GOOD RUN OF BAD LUCK" | TBA | TBA | 19 April 2023 | |
| 52 | "SHORTS FIRED" | TBA | TBA | 20 April 2023 | |
| 53 | "PRESSURE" | TBA | TBA | 24 April 2023 | |
| 54 | "THE BUST" | TBA | TBA | 25 April 2023 | |
| 55 | "REVELATIONS" | TBA | TBA | 26 April 2023 | |
| 56 | "SHAKY GROUND" | TBA | TBA | 27 April 2023 | |
| 57 | "THE PRINCE OF EGYPT" | TBA | TBA | 1 May 2023 | |
| 58 | "FRACTURED" | TBA | TBA | 2 May 2023 | |
| 59 | "The COAT" | TBA | TBA | 3 May 2023 | |
| 60 | "NOT SO PERFECT" | TBA | TBA | 4 May 2023 | |
Premiere and release
On 19 January 2023, The Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀ (King of Ife), Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi hosted a private screening at his palace of the first few episodes of the Showmax original series in Osun State. The King wives, Olori Tobi Philips Ogunwusi, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, Olori Afolashade Ogunwusi, and Wura stars Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash-Lanso and Ego Iheanacho, alongside other cast and crew members where in attendance.[13]
The king at the official premiere, described the show, saying: “The show was very well put together and professionally done”, and added to the remark by saying: “I’m very impressed and I rarely get impressed with things. I love the naturalistic effect of the series. It premiered to me at the palace and I could barely find any faults. I have to give the entire crew some major credit. The story is very well scripted and that’s the typical determination you find in any Nigerian. It’s a show that will impact society not only in Ife. I look forward to watching the rest of it because it’s very obvious that it’s a series that will address a lot of societal ills and will engage the citizenry as a whole.”[13]
Reception
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Premium Times[14] | 6/10 |
Wura has received favourable reviews from critics. Reviewing for Premium Times, Shola-Adido Oladotun said “If there is one thing Nollywood producers continue to teach us; it’s their fearlessness in exploring different film genres. With the release of Shanty Town and Showmax’s latest original project, ‘Wura’, one cannot help but get excited at what this year has in store.”[14]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Scarlet Gomez | Pending | [15] |
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- Staff Writer (24 February 2023). "Wura episodes 17-20 recap: A grandma from hell". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- Staff Writer (3 March 2023). "Wura episodes 21-24 recap: "Finish her off before the end of day"". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- Staff Writer (9 March 2023). "Wura episodes 25-28 recap: Wura is arrested!". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- Staff Writer (16 March 2023). "Wura episodes 29-32 recap: "I don't think our marriage will survive."". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- Staff Writer (23 March 2023). "Wura episodes 33-36 recap: "Omolara, you're having sex on my bed!"". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
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- "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
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