Wura (season 3)
| Wura | |
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| Season 3 | |
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| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showmax |
| Original release | 23 September 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of the Nigerian soap opera series Wura was ordered on 9 September 2024, by Showmax.[1] The third season began streaming on 23 September 2024, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Miracle Gabriel, Tersy Akpata, Aweodein Adeola, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, Casey Edema, and Mofe Stephens.
Plot
[edit]In the season, Wura pays for her ruthless action as her long-buried secrets are brought to light, while she tries to save her gold mine and family. Tumi on the other hand finds out she's not a Kuti, while Jeje loses her to her first love Dimeji after Bisola's secrets catch up with her. Dimeji meets with Jamal's biological father, Saheed, at their son's birthday, leaving his wife Bisola speechless.[2]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Scarlet Gomez as Wura Amoo-Adeleke
- Yomi Fash Lanso as Anthony Adeleke
- Ray Adeka as Jejeloye “Jeje” Amoo
- Iremide Adeoye as Lolu Adeleke
- Toluwani George as Eve Adeleke
- Oluwaseyi Akinsola as Femi
- Ropo Ewenla as Olusegun “Pa” Kuti
- Ego Iheanacho as Iyabo Kuti
- Martha Ehinome as Tumininu “Tumi” Kuti
- Lanre Adediwura as Olumide “Cobra” Kuti
- Aweodein Adeola as Aunty Labake
- Modesinuola Ogundiwin as Kanyinsola Adeleke
- Casey Edema as Dimeji
- Miracle Gabriel as Ebunoluwa “Ebun” Kuti
- Mofe Stephens as Fola
Supporting
[edit]- Carol King as Grace Adeleke
- Tersy Akpata as Ewa
- Olawale Gold as Detective Kolapo
- Rhoda Albert as Paulina
- Muyiwa Donald as Kazeem
- Toluwanimi Adekanmbi as Bisola
- Jare Martins as Chief Popoola
- Taiwo Ibikunle as Biggie
- Ayorinde Babatope as Percy
- Misi Molu as Omolara
- Odufeso Olajumoke as Young Wura
- Obadare Akinade as Young Olusegun
- Adekunle David as Baby Tumi
- Chukwuebuka Ude as Adewale
- Audrey Edak Harrison as Mandy
Episodes
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 1 | TBA | Ben Chiadika | Musa Jeffery David | 23 September 2024 | |
| 202 | 2 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 24 September 2024 | |
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Uncle Adisa makes an unusual demand. Dimeji makes a shocking discovery about bisola. | ||||||
| 203 | 3 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 30 September 2024 | |
| 204 | 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1 October 2024 | |
| 205 | 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 7 October 2024 | |
| 206 | 6 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 8 October 2024 | |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On 9 September 2024, showmax announced the release date for its second season to be premiered on 23 September 2024.[3][1]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography of the series set location in Iperindo, a community in Atakunmosa East local government in Osun State, a state in southwestern Nigeria.[4] The community discovered gold first in 1945.[4] In 2017, its gold deposit was evaluated at $5 billion.[5] According to Nigerian Entertainment Today author Anjolaoluwa Abiosun, “its community is plagued with poverty and a lack of basic amenities, including access to potable water, motorable roads, and functioning health facilities”.[4]
Casting
[edit]The third season had thirteen main roles receiving star billing, all returning from the previous season.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Eti-Inyene, Brooks (9 September 2024). "Wura Season 3 set to return on Showmax this September: See first-look images". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (23 September 2024). "Wura S1-3". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (9 September 2024). "Showmax Original Wura returns 23 September". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (4 February 2023). "Wura: How I Fell In Love With Showmax's First Telenovela - Yomi Fash-Lanso". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Gold deposit in Osun state worth $5bn, says geologist". TheCable. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2024.