Showmax has announced the first season of The Real Housewives of Abuja to premiere exclusively on 17 February 2023 with new episodes dropping every Friday. The Real Housewives of Abuja (RHOAbuja) marks the eighth version of the hit format in Africa and will be available on Showmax in more than 40 countries.
The new series will feature the fabulous and luxurious lives of six influential and successful women in Abuja. The women include Arafa, Comfort Booth, OJ Posharella, Princess Jecoco, Samantha Homossany, and Tutupie as they navigate their abundant lives, relationships, family, and businesses within the mighty city of Abuja and beyond.
Viewers will be given an exclusive glimpse into the fabulous and luxurious lives of the ladies. The new series promises to entertain, showcasing the city’s hottest and most intriguing social scenes, and providing exclusive access to the ultra-rich.
Commenting on the show, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, said, “We are excited to announce The Real Housewives to the power city of Abuja. Telling our local story is at the core of what we do, and we are glad to continue this partnership with NBCUniversal Formats to bring the franchise to a second city in Nigeria. The show will explore the power and influence of Abuja through the eyes of these fabulous women who are both unique and very entertaining. We are delighted and are certain the viewers will enjoy watching.”
The Real Housewives of Abuja is the second Nigerian installment of the award-winning franchise and the 21st international version of The Real Housewives format.
RHOAbuja is coming on the back of the success of The Real Housewives of Lagos, which broke the Showmax first-day streaming record in Nigeria and was one of the 10 most streamed shows of 2022 on Showmax in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
