Back for the fifth season, the show returns with Gbubemi Ejeye (Moh), Genoveva Umeh (Chika), Susan Pwajok (Nanya), Maggie Osuome (Haalel), Kanaga JNR (Kachi), Lexan Peters (Praise), Ilooise Omohinmin ( Saz), Kem Ajieh (Tolu) and Chioma Edak (Janet).
Kanaga from the ongoing ‘Big Brother Titans’ and Edak have reportedly been cast as the main characters of the show.
The cast also includes familiar Nollywood stars such as Okey Uzoeshi (Sopuru), Bolaji Ogunmola (Anwuli), Kiki Omeil (Cece), Francis Onwochei (Madu), John Njamah (Oga Festus), Ben Touitou (Nasir) and Eso Dike (Bode ) .
Returning this season are ‘MTV Shuga Naija’ regulars: Adesua Etomi-Wellington (Sheila), Sharon Jatto (Simi) and Tomiwa Tegbe (Wasiu).
Commenting on the cast, Anita Adesiyan, Country Manager, MTV Shuga Naija, says: “The cast of MTV Shuga Naija are not just actors, but ambassadors for our edutainment campaign. They are working tirelessly to ensure our messages reach and positively impact millions of young Nigerians, empowering them to make better decisions about their health and lives.”
Directed by Adeola Osunkojo, Yemi “FilmBoy” Morafa and Kayode Kasum, the fifth season focuses on new characters from the MTV Shuga universe, as the show explores toxic masculinity, gender violence, a relationship complicated by HIV and other stories. exciting.
According to the Country Manager of the program, “We will focus on highlighting the importance of HIV self-testing and test kit accessibility, gender-based violence, COVID-19 vaccine confidence, gender capacity building and modern contraception in partnership with Unitaid, Global Innovation Fund and Paramount In addition, through our partnerships with the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), the Lagos State Ministry of Health Lagos and Hello Lagos, our goal is to support and direct our audience to the relevant agencies that offer them the advice and treatment they need.”
With an 80% female cast in front of the camera, this season focuses on empowering creative women.
BellaNaija reports that the show is produced by 1Pod Pictures, a Nigerian company run by women and featuring the youngest producers ever to work on MTV Shuga Naija.
The fifth season of ‘MTV Shuga Naija’ will premiere on MTV Base (DStv channel 322 and GOtv channel 72), BET and the free platform NTA later this year.
All episodes of the season will be available on Netflix and YouTube.
