| Agu | |
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| Genre | Legal drama |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Anis Halloway |
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| Theme music composer | Anis Halloway |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
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| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Uche Ikejimba |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Blink Africa |
| Original release | |
| Network | Showmax |
| Release | December 14, 2023 – January 18, 2024 |
Agu is a 2023 Nigerian Showmax Original legal television series directed by Anis Halloway, and written by Stephanie Dadet, Jemine Edukugho, Uchechukwu William, and Uche Ikejimba. The series stars Mofe Duncan, Iretiola Doyle, Nonso Odogwu, with Kanayo O. Kanayo, and Ruby Okezie.[1]
Plot
Agu follows the lives of an estranged father, Etim Inyang, and daughter Victoria Atem as they battle on two opposing sides of the law. When a murder case is presented before the judge. This raises the question: does witchcraft have a case in a court of law?[2]
Cast
Main
- Iretiola Doyle as Lola Lateef Simpson
- Kanayo O. Kanayo as Etim Inyang
- Ruby Okezie as Victoria Atem
- Mofe Duncan as Sola Awolade
- Nonso Odogwu as Pius
Supporting
- Vine Olugu as Obinna
- Ozzi Nlemadim as Felix
- Linda Ejiofor as Ugochi
- Tina Mba as Judge
- Ikenna Onyekwena as Barrister Okpe
- Miracle Op as Chima
- Martins Emeka Nwokolo as Uzo
- Detola Jones as Derin
- Taiwo Adejumo Tiza as D-Money
- Stella Chima as Nkiru
- Ajayi Rebecca as Office Secretary
- Confidence Melody Diviport as Feyi
Episodes
Each episode was released weekly for six weeks, every Thursday on Showmax from 14 December 2023 to 18 January 2024.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 6 | December 14, 2023 | January 18, 2024 | |
Season 1 (2023)
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | TBA | 14 December 2023 | |
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A man murders his best friend in the forest but insists that he is innocent. A case brings two generations at opposite sides. | |||
| 2 | TBA | 21 December 2023 | |
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Barrister Etim tries to uncover the relationship between pius and the felix while also trying to stretch an olive branch. | |||
| 3 | TBA | 28 December 2023 | |
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The mysterious calabash comes with a little prick. Victoria's fantasy gets a reality check. Etim visits a dark place. | |||
| 4 | TBA | 4 January 2024 | |
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Etim confronts Sola and Victoria and discovers a shocking truth. | |||
| 5 | TBA | 11 January 2024 | |
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Etim is rushed to the hospital. Victoria shows signs of concern for Etims health. Sola keeps plotting | |||
| 6 | TBA | 18 January 2024 | |
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Etim gets new information that could change everything. Victoria fights for what rightfully belongs to her. The verdict is given. | |||
Premiere and release
The series premiered on 14 December 2023 and was released to over 50 African countries via Showmax.[3]
References
- ^ Mix, Pulse (19 December 2023). "Cast of 'Agu,' Showmax's legal drama series, is filled with Nollywood royalty". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (14 December 2023). "'Agu' limited series debuts on Showmax". Tribune Online. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Writer, Staff (14 December 2023). "Agu S1". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
External links
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