Push for original content: Africa Magic boosts offerings with four new titles
On September 29, 2025, Africa Magic stepped up its efforts at offering original content for its growing viewership across Nigeria, the continent and the globe.
That day, at an exclusive movie premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas, Landmark MX4D, Oniru, Lagos, Africa Magic unveiled its new content slate premiering next quarter.
The slate includes four new original drama series: The Low Priest (130 episodes); Mother of the Bride (39 episodes); Etiti (26 episodes) and Rise Again, which were unveiled to a select audience including; movie lovers, cast and crew members of the new movies and the media.
Starting with The Low Priest and Mother of the Bride, which both premiered on September 29, 2025 on Africa Magic Showcase, the new original drama series feature diverse storytelling across drama, fantasy, and music-inspired narratives, while reinforcing Africa Magic’s commitment to delivering fresh and engaging African content.
The remaining two; Etiti and Rise Again will premiere on October 2 and 19, 2025, respectively also on Africa Magic Showcase.
The event, which is aptly an exclusive evening with Africa Magic, also was a sort of celebration of the directors of the movies and their creative ingenuity.
From Femi Ogunsanwo, Basketmouth and Unlimited LA, the directors and producers truly lived up to the expectation of Africa Magic that commissioned the movies and the viewers, who have been anticipating their release.
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Moreover, the storylines are quite intriguing.
Starting with the already premiered The Low Priest, the new drama series offers 130 exciting episodes. It is directed by Femi Ogunsanwo and stars the likes of: Paul Nnadiekwe, David Eyo and Oluchi Amajuoyi. The series follows two rivals who trespass into a sacred shrine, triggering a twist of fate where one is chosen by the gods and the other cursed. The show premiered on September 29, 2025, and airs weekdays at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.
On its part, Mother of the Bride (39 episodes), is a family drama about a Lagos matriarch who, after her husband’s death, discovers she has 45 days to marry off one of her four daughters or lose her inheritance to tradition. Starring Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Ibrahim Suleiman, Wendy Lawal, Kalu Ikeagwu and Gloria Anozie Young, the series airs Mondays to Wednesdays at 8:30 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.
Also, Etiti, a 26- episodes drama series, directed by Daniel Oriahi and produced by Bright Okpocha (Basketmouth), premiered on October 2, 2025. The fantasy drama tells the story of a fearless warrior hunter trapped in the afterlife, where he must work with a goddess, Nwa Ala, to save his bride and expose his killer. The series stars Uzoamaka Onuoha, Bryan Okoye, Elma Mbadiwe and Paschaline Ijeoma Alex. It airs Thursdays and Fridays at 8:30 p.m.
Directed by Unlimited LA, an award-winning music video director, Rise Again is one of the four new titles to place a bet on.
The series follows a gifted dancer’s journey of resilience and redemption as he battles betrayal, loss and injury in a bid to reclaim his dream. Featuring Liquorose, Hermes Iyele, Kaffy, Do2dtun, Femi Branch, Saskay and Dada Boy Ehiz, the show will premiere on October 19, 2025, and airs Sundays at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.
Apart from the four titles are yet another three new titles on the indigenous channels, which are set to debut on October 11, 2025. They include: Kukoyi, which will debut on Africa Magic Yoruba. It tells the story of Aremu, who accepts the ominous post of Abobaku in his quest for wealth, knowing it ties his fate to that of the king. Mgbuka on Africa Magic Igbo explores loyalty, betrayal, and vengeance in the scrap business through the lives of two childhood friends turned rivals.
On Africa Magic Hausa, Sabon Tauraron Arewa, a new music reality competition, will spotlight emerging vocal talent from northern Nigeria in a contest for fame and a grand prize.
However, the premiere event was an exciting outing for Atinuke Babatunde, new executive head, Content & Channels, West Africa at MultiChoice.
Expressing her excitement on the quality of the output by the directors and producers, Babatunde said, “Africa Magic remains committed to telling authentic African stories that resonate with audiences both at home and abroad. With this lineup, we are not only spotlighting some of the industry’s most visionary directors and talent but also reinforcing our promise to deliver premium, relatable entertainment to our viewers.”
Babatunde reiterated MultiChoice’s commitment at offering Nigerian and African creatives the needed platforms to showcase their talent, and most importantly, changing Africa’s narratives with original contents, directed and produced by Africans for the world.
Following the premiere, she urged movie lovers and subscribers to hook onto Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151, GOtv Channel 8) to enjoy all four titles, which will also be released on Showmax soon.
