14th August, 2013
Mavin Records first lady, Tiwa Savage, is set to make her TV debut.
The sultry singer/songwriter was announced recently as one of the key cast members for the upcoming production of Shuga–Lagos, the award-winning TV drama by the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and MTV Base which started filming on location in and around Lagos last week.
PMNEWS Showbiz Trends learnt that Tiwa was hand-picked by the drama’s director, Biyi Bandele, as one of the cast for the hotly anticipated series that includes a mixture of well-known faces and some exciting newcomers.
She will be playing the role of Sade, glamorous owner of Badoo Tree Nightclub, a favourite hangout of the key characters.
Also in the upcoming series are Beat FM DJ and Morning Rush host, Maria Okanrende, who plays the key part of Foye-an ambitious radio and club DJ with a domineering mother.
‘Oliva Tweest’ star, Dorcas Fapson, will play the role of Sophie–a failing student who’s not averse to using her body to get what she wants. The pivotal male role of Ekene–a young music promoter with a steady girlfriend but a roving eye-will be played by Okezie Morro, while ‘Tinsel’ soap star, Chris Attoh, will play the role of Kofi, a domineering husband.
Other key cast members include: Adeyemi Okanlawon (David)-a handsome medical student; Child star, Sharon Chisom Ezeamaka (Princess)-Sophie’s naïve teenage sister; James Timini Egbuson (Tobi)–a conscientious student; Kachi Nnochiri (Osaro)–PA and ‘Mr Fixit’ to a corrupt businessman; Leonora Okine (Malaika)–Sophie’s married friend; and Olumide Oworu (Weki)–Sade’s 16-year old nephew.
The cast will join previously announced Shuga Series 2 stars Emmanuel Ikubese, who returns in the role of music promoter Femi, and Kenyan actor, singer and model, Nick Mutuma, who plays the role of Leo, a close friend of Femi’s from his Nairobi student days.