The local adaptation of the multiple award-winning ABC television drama hit series is set to launch in Nigeria. This launch is to be preceded by a premiere in Lagos by the end of this month where the new Desperate Housewives of Africa will be introduced in person along with the all-African suburban ‘Wisteria Lane’ neighborhood where the series will be based.
L-R: Linda Osifo as Rhetta Moore; Michelle Dede as Tari Gambadia; Omotu Bissong as Funke Lawal; Marcy Dolapo Oni as Rume Bello; Kehinde Bankole as Kiki Obi; Nini Wacera as Ese De Souza
Whilst the set location is still under wraps for the time being, it can be confirmed that ‘Desperate Housewives Africa’ will closely reflect the original multi-award winning American version with a uniquely African flavour. Viewers can look forward to an enthralling and spell-binding homegrown pilot that takes the ‘Desperate Housewives’ format as you once knew it to scandalously new dimensions.
It is based on an outwardly successful neighbor, Rume Bello, played by Marcy Dolapo Oni, who succumbs to death. Her friends continue to deal with their everyday lives and, as seen through Rume’s eyes, the story mysteriously unravels in a dramatic, comedic whirlwind which will have you at the edge of your seat calling for more.
Michelle Dede portrays the character, Tari Gambadia. Her ultimate desperation is unknown at first as she competes for the attention of a new hunky neighbour who has his own ulterior motives?
Nini Wacera, portrays Ese De Souza, a housewife who struggles with maintaining the perfect family but her outward impression of perfection successfully mask the disturbing dysfunction in her household. Kehinde Bankole, as Kiki Obi, continues a rather sordid and sleazy love affair.
According to Christine Service, Senior Vice President and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa comments, “We are very excited that one of ABC’s hit television series is being made for African viewers. This is a first for the continent of Africa and we could not be more proud of what we have seen so far of ‘Desperate Housewives Africa’.”
Mo Abudu, Executive Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV, has this to say about the production. “Once again, I am pleased to say that we are extremely excited to bring this rich, thrilling and captivating drama to our local and global audiences. We have put in a lot to maintain our premium homegrown quality of production and our viewers can absolutely look forward with great delight to watching a most riveting adaptation of the multiple-award winning version from Africa; one with a uniquely African essence that closely mirrors the format and storylines of the multiple award winning American version.
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