On July 27th, 2017, a new drama series,
Fifty, will premiere on television. Set in the ever-bustling megacity
of Lagos, it follows the lives of four women (Tola, Elizabeth, Maria,
Kate) as ambition and betrayal threaten their relationships.
‘Tola’ is a reality TV star whose
marriage falls apart, thanks to an unpleasant family secret.
‘Elizabeth’ is an accomplished and celebrated obstetrician whose
appetite for younger men causes a strained relationship with her
daughter. ‘Maria’ has an affair with a married man that results
in an unexpected pregnancy. ‘Kate’ battles with a
life-threatening illness which plunges her into religious obsession.
The first episode sees Tola back in
Lagos for Lizzie’s surprise wedding. No one even knew that she was
in a relationship, much less engaged; so everyone is curious about
the groom’s sudden appearance. Tola’s soon-to-be ex-husband,
Kunle, turns up with his heavily-pregnant lover, Maria, creating a
stir. Will Tola and Maria upstage the bride? And, has Lizzie made a
decision that she may regret, or is this ‘happily ever after’?
Mo Abudu, Executive Producer, is
excited about the series and looks forward to its television
premiere. “We are proud of the show and are confident it will
resonate with viewers in different ways. It delves into the lives of
four dynamic women and tells fascinating stories of their
relationships. There is a character and plot for almost everyone to
connect with.”
The series stars Ireti Doyle, Dakore
Egbuson-Akande, Omoni Oboli, and Keira Hewatch, with Uzor Osimkpa,
Linda Osifo and Tosan Ugbeye completing the female ensemble. Wale
Ojo, Kachi Nnochiri, Timini Egbuson, Chris Attoh and Taiwo Obileye
bring a strong male presence to the lineup. Award-winning director,
Akin Omotoso brings the script to life and steers the actors to
polished performances.
Fifty is an original EbonyLife TV
production and will air every Thursday as part of the Big Story
lineup, designed to give viewers exhilarating, emotional drama each
week.
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