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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by psychologist(m): 9:59pm On Dec 20, 2019
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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Odunolumide(m): 10:01pm On Dec 20, 2019
Incandescent:


Maybe you're the only one. Just maybe

He def is
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Odunolumide(m): 10:02pm On Dec 20, 2019
oluwasegun007:
Why am I the one one who feel the Johnsons is over hyped..


The comedy the portray is weak and lack creativity..

You are the only one...lol

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Nobody: 10:03pm On Dec 20, 2019
Son of the caliphate

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by justdollars: 10:04pm On Dec 20, 2019
Where is ISIBAYA?

My favorite
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by WhyNa: 10:05pm On Dec 20, 2019
oluwasegun007:
Why am I the one one who feel the Johnsons is over hyped..


The comedy the portray is weak and lack creativity..

I'm with you. I don't see anything funny about it

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by jeffizy(m): 10:05pm On Dec 20, 2019
k777:
No One But You
If you know you know
Old boy, I hail.

Rachael and Antonio.
Max, the villain.

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by karo93: 10:06pm On Dec 20, 2019
Before i opened this page i tried guessing the rankings as below....

1. Superstory
2. Papa Ajasco
3. Everyday people
4. Family circle
5. Izozo

Imagine my surprise!!!

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by marlboro007(m): 10:07pm On Dec 20, 2019
healthserve:
Diego and Paloma. When you are mine
agba firi yoyo

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by veekid(m): 10:08pm On Dec 20, 2019
Halita

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by MzTunechi(f): 10:08pm On Dec 20, 2019
Jenifa's diary

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Nobody: 10:08pm On Dec 20, 2019
I find movies I could predict the outcome boring and that's how all Nigerian movies end. Very unprofessional lot who call themselves professional producers. Even when they go have a degree in Havard, they still come back to give Nigerians same nonsense as movies.

How y'all seat to watch Jenifa's Diary and Johnsons baffles me.

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Mightyhaiz: 10:08pm On Dec 20, 2019
15year old efe abi 45 ,years old efe shocked

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by nabegibeg: 10:12pm On Dec 20, 2019
healthserve:
Secrets of the sand

Your first child suppose dey secondary school

By the way it is Latin America soap opera

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by StrikeBack(m): 10:16pm On Dec 20, 2019
When are they resuming Chicago pd embarassed
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by RexTramadol1: 10:18pm On Dec 20, 2019
Clinic matters



When you're mine



Second chance



Family ties


FISH ( Fvck It Shiit Happens)
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Realdeals(m): 10:18pm On Dec 20, 2019
The headline should be Cable TV series, non of the afformentioned is shown on NTA, AIT, Galaxy and the rest.

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by bindukwe(m): 10:34pm On Dec 20, 2019
YoungLionken:
I don't really know any of the aforementioned by the OP but, you see Papa Ajasco and Company,Superstory,Ayamatanger(i am at anger), Jaguar, Ishawuru, Fuji House of Commotion, Everyday People ehn...


Fuji house of commotion remains one of, if not the greatest Nigerian sitcom series.

Amaka igwe was a genius

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Godhatesodomy: 10:36pm On Dec 20, 2019
Wow
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Nobody: 10:37pm On Dec 20, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:

The 2010s have been a great decade for Nigerian television shows. From the scripting to the quality of production, Nigerian television has come a long way since the days of New Masquerade.

As we bid farewell to the decade that gave us unforgettable characters like Achelonu and Spiff, we shed the spotlight on Nigerian television shows that not only delivered on quality but also had social media buzzing.

Here are five series that held us spellbound this decade and are all currently available for streaming on Showmax.

1. Ajoche

Fondly dubbed Nigeria’s Game of Thrones by fans of the show, Ajoche aired on Africa Magic Showcase from April 2018 to May 2019.

Ajoche is set in 1918 when the Idoma emerged from the middle belt of Nigeria at a time when culture and tradition were celebrated. The hit show is a tale of war and duty, revenge and honour, love and lust as the people of Ocholuje embrace their destiny, uncovering some bitter truths and harsh realities as they fight for survival.
 
Ajoche earned a City People Movie Award nomination for Best TV Series of the Year (English) and frequently made it to the top of Twitter in Nigeria while it aired.

Produced by James Omokwe, the show stars the likes of Hilda Dokubo, Femi Branch, William Benson, Lota Chukwu, Akah Nani, Efa Iwara,Tokunbo Idowu (T-Boss), Lilian Afegbai and Big Brother alumni Bassey Ekpenyong.


2. Battleground


Battleground is a family drama series centred around the Badmus’, a wealthy Nigerian family, and the often questionable lengths its patriarch goes to hold on to power, wealth and even family.


The show gave us one of the most unforgettable moments in Nigerian television history - Adaora flogging Onajite - and had social media buzzing while it aired. From the plot to the acting and even costumes, Battleground held its audience spellbound from start to finish.

It even featured a crossover episode with another Africa Magic series, Hush, reminiscent of the How To Get Away With Murder/Scandal crossover.
The show stars Gbenga Titiloye, Shaffy Bello, Kunle Coker, Joke Silva, Okey Uzoeshi, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ozzy Agu, and Yinka Davies.


3. Hush

Hush marked the return of Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo to the small screen, thrilling viewers with the delivery of drama and suspense.

Fashion, politics and power is the central theme of the show. A governorship aspirant’s noble mission is tainted by the ambitions of an exclusive men’s club and her personal life.

The show earned a Best Drama nomination in the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) and stars Thelma Okoduwa, Mawuli Gavor, Ade Laoye, Chris Okagbue and Baaj Adebule, amongst others.

In the wake of the show’s finale, fans applauded the ending, describing it on social media as one of the best Nigerian television shows ever written.


4. The Johnsons

 The Johnsons chronicles the lives of an average Nigerian family and the everyday challenges they navigate, told from the perspective of their special 15-year old son, Efe Johnson.

Showing since 2014 on Africa Magic, the show quickly became a household name due to the antics of the characters. The Johnsons has earned several awards, including the 2017 City People Movie Award for Best TV Series of the Year (English) and 2017 AMVCA for Best Comedy.

The Johnsons stars Charles Inojie, Chinedu Ihedieze, Ada Ameh, and Olumide Owuru, among others.


5. Hustle

Starring Sola Sobowale, Seyi Law, Seun Ajayi, Afeez Ayetoro aka Saka, Uzo Osimkpa and most recently Tobi Bakre from Big Brother Naija, Hustle tells the story of Dayo, a gullible but optimistic young man who moves to Lagos with dreams of making it big.

The show earned Deborah Anugwa a 2017 AMVCA Best Actress In A Comedy Award and frequently emerges as one of the most-watched Nigerian shows on Showmax

I dont know much about movies OP mentioned.
These are mine. They are a mixture of foreign and Nigerian movies but really made people stay glued to their TV set

Frank Spencer
Jake and the fat man
Oliver twist
Tom Sawyer
Robin of sheerwood
Salvador
Wiliwili
The telemovies where they showed horror movies every night
Behind the cloud
Fortunes
Check mate
Amihu pot of life
Jaded options
Kasali
There's one with chief elehinmi
Third eye. olu Jacobs
Rental ghost
Invisible man
Mehnn these movies had us glued to the television those days

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by YoungLionken(m): 10:40pm On Dec 20, 2019
bindukwe:



Fuji house of commotion remains one of, if not the greatest Nigerian sitcom series.

Amaka igwe was a genius

That should be Papa Ajasco...
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Tonymegabush1(m): 10:42pm On Dec 20, 2019
Not a lover of Tv series if not football na music las las na music
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by crazygod(m): 10:44pm On Dec 20, 2019
veekid:
Halita
Thank u bro. Halita made sense. Don't know y they stopped the show
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by oluplus(m): 10:47pm On Dec 20, 2019
My sibling and I no make your list?

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by bindukwe(m): 10:51pm On Dec 20, 2019
YoungLionken:


That should be Papa Ajasco...

Papa ajasco is great, full with memorable characters.

Fuji house of commotion aimed at something higher than what ajasco aimed for.

Its peace attainable in large families?
How much strain can a family bear before bulking under the load?

It was also there as a symbol for the state full of men with different identities.
Can they ever get along?
What type of heirachies will form?

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by drmikeadams(m): 10:57pm On Dec 20, 2019
HALITA should be number one jor
Jenny diary 2

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Nobody: 11:00pm On Dec 20, 2019
healthserve:
Diego and Paloma. When you are mine

When You Are Mine
Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Mexyz(m): 11:01pm On Dec 20, 2019
Apart from the Johnsons, never heard or seen the rest.
I also miss a program back then where couples are invited, they ask them questions, one of them is asked to write the answer while they ask the other to give the answer verbally(can't really remember sha)
Prizes on offer then were basically household things (deep freezers, Gen, etc..

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by drmikeadams(m): 11:02pm On Dec 20, 2019
crazygod:

Thank u bro. Halita made sense. Don't know y they stopped the show
. U can't help but love d characters. Unfortunate,king,bobby,the grandmother and her use of english,ummi baba Ahmed etc

And d funny guy wit oversized coat

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Re: 5 Nigerian Television Series That Held Us Spellbound This Decade by Mckandre(m): 11:04pm On Dec 20, 2019
internationalman:
didn't watch any this decade..

the last meaningful ones i watched were;

jaguar
papa ajasco
family cycle
i need to know
super story and reluctantly
sweet and sour
u sabi

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