Wura
GenreDrama, Soap
Based onThe River
Written by
  • Musa Jeffery David (HW.)
  • Olumide Kuti
  • Isaac Ayodeji
  • Esther Kokori
  • Lois Truly
  • Uchenna Ugwu
Directed by
  • Dimeji Ajibola
  • Adeola Osunkojo
  • Yemi Morafa
  • Ben Chiadika
  • Philemon Maigari
Starring
Theme music composerNelson Kenneth (Kukushi)
Country of originNigeria
Original languages
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes124
Production
Executive producerRogers Ofime
ProducerPreye Odibo
Production locationIperindo
Running time28–29 minutes
Production companyNative Media
Original release
NetworkShowmax
Release23 January 2023 (2023-01-23) 
present (present)

Wura is a 2023 Showmax original Nigerian soap opera, executively produced by Rogers Ofime. The series is best known to be Nigerian first longest Showmax original series, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Oluwaseyi Akinsola, Ropo Ewenla, Miracle Gabriel, and Tersy Akpata.

Wura is an adaptation of the South African soap opera The River, an M-Net original production streaming on Showmax.[1]

Plot

Wura tells the story of Wura Amoo-Adeleke, the ruthless CEO of the fictional Frontline Gold Mine, and the perfect wife, a mother of two, who will do anything to maintain her ground in the gold mining industry. In her family, Wura is faultless and a saint, but when it comes to running her business, she becomes that ruthless lady, who doesn't care whose ox is gored in her path to get what she wants.

In the Iperindo community of Osun State, where Wura's mining business is located in Iperindo town, live poverty-stricken residents, many of whom work at the mine, including the Kuti family. The Kuti family, consisting of Pa Kuti, Iyabo Kuti, and their children, Olumide, Ebunoluwa, and Tumininu the adopted child, been found close to a river as a baby by her late adoptive father, Pa Kuti.[2]

Cast

Main

  • 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

Supporting

  • Carol King as Grace Adeleke
  • Miracle Gabriel as Ebunoluwa “Ebun” Kuti
  • Casey Edema as Dimeji
  • Tersy Akpata as Ewa
  • Olawale Gold as Detective Kolapo
  • Rhoda Albert as Paulina
  • Muyiwa Donald as Kazeem
  • Toluwanimi Adekanmbi as Bisola
  • Mofe Stephens as Fola
  • Jare Martins as Chief Popoola
  • Taiwo Ibikunle as Biggie
  • Ayorinde Babatope as Percy
  • Misi Molu as Omolara
  • Odufeso Olajumoke as Young Wura Amoo
  • Obadare Akinade as Young Olusegun Kuti
  • Adekunle David as Baby Tumi
  • Chukwuebuka Ude as Adewale
  • Audrey Edak Harrison as Mandy

Episode

Each episode is released four times weekly from Monday to Thursday on Showmax.[3]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1100January 23, 2023 (2023-01-23)July 13, 2023 (2023-07-13)
224December 4, 2023 (2023-12-04)TBA

Season 1 (2023)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Blood and Gold"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David23 January 2023 (2023-01-23)
Wura's business faces financial ruin, Olusegun makes a discovery that could change the fortunes of the whole Iperindo mining community. Wura is forced to do the unthinkable to save her family.[4]
2"The End Justifies The Means"Dimeji AjibolaOlumide Kuti24 January 2023 (2023-01-24)
Jeje tries to stop Wura from killing Olusegun, Wura's earring is discovered missing, Jeje has to go back to the river to make sure that there's no evidence.[4]
3"The Aftermath"Dimeji AjibolaLois Truly25 January 2023 (2023-01-25)
While Mandy's life is threatened, somebody sniffs around Jeje and Wura's secret. The Kutis get financial aid from a surprising donor.[4]
4"Regrets"Dimeji AjibolaIsaac Ayodeji26 January 2023 (2023-01-26)
Wura is the angel the Kutis need; meanwhile, Mide is having a hard time dealing with his father's death. A 'new' discovery changes Wura's fortunes.[4]
5"Bad Omen"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori30 January 2023 (2023-01-30)
Segun Kuti's funeral ends in chaos. Lolu's two lovers meet for the first time, and Femi gets his hands on some explosive information.[5]
6"The Game Plan"Dimeji AjibolaLois Truly31 January 2023 (2023-01-31)
The Kutis are the talk of the town after what Mide did at Olusegun's burial. Femi gets the upper hand on Wura and Jeje while Mide returns home.[5]
7"Judas!"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji1 February 2023 (2023-02-01)
Wura offers Labake a generous gift, Lolu calls off his affair, and Mide is in for a nasty surprise.[5]
8"The Deal"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori2 February 2023 (2023-02-02)
Wura is on cloud nine as she unveils the gold to the press. Tumi might have found a way to save Mide's skin, while Femi puts more pressure on Wura.[5]
9"Beggars and Choosers"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti6 February 2023 (2023-02-06)
Wura has no choice but to help Tumi; meanwhile, Lolu breaks Femi's heart. Jeje sees something he shouldn't have.[6]
10"Cleansed By Fire"Adeola OsunkojoMusa Jeffery David7 February 2023 (2023-02-07)
Wura checks whether Lolu is gay, meanwhile, Tumi suspects foul play in her father's death and Jeje finds something he's been looking for a long time.[6]
11"The Resurrection"Yemi MorafaLois Truly8 February 2023 (2023-02-08)
Aunty Labake collapses from the shock, believing Femi died in the shack fire. Tumi tells Mide about Olusegun's letter and that he went to see Wura before his death. Wura receives a call from the grave.[6]
12"Find The Zombie"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori9 February 2023 (2023-02-09)
Mide and Tumi get the confirmation they've been waiting for. Wura and Jeje are under pressure to act fast, and Lolu has a secret.[6]
13"Explosive"Yemi MorafaOlumide Kuti13 February 2023 (2023-02-13)
Wura's trap backfires, Iyabo overhears some disturbing news, and Mide's convinced he knows his father's killer.[7]
14"Nine Lives"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji14 February 2023 (2023-02-14)
The briefcase explodes! Iyabo confronts Wura about Olusegun's death and note, and Femi hands the information to the police about the murder of Olusegun.[7]
15"Time's Up"Yemi MorafaLois Truly15 February 2023 (2023-02-15)
A detective investigating Femi's case asks to speak to Wura alone. Someone tracks Femi down at the safe house, and Tumi finds out the name of her father's killer.[7]
16"Secret Burdens"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David16 February 2023 (2023-02-16)
After she learns the truth about her father, Tumi does the unimaginable to get close to the enemy. Lolu finds comfort from the most unexpected person.[7]
17"Granny From Hell"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji20 February 2023 (2023-02-20)
Wura is eager for Lolu to take the next step with Mandy. Tumi and Jeje get close, and a force stronger than Wura blows in.[8]
18"Wura"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David21 February 2023 (2023-02-21)
Jeje makes a move on Tumi, Omolara raises hell in Wura's kitchen, and Dimeji watches Tumi drive off with Jeje.[8]
19"Undercover Mechanic"Yemi MorafaOlumide Kuti22 February 2023 (2023-02-22)
Tumi gets a seat on the Adeleke's table, but it's not all roses and glitter, Tumi breaks into Wura's car, and gets confronted with a gun. Tumi finds a clue which could change everything.[8]
20"The Parting Gift"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori23 February 2023 (2023-02-23)
Tumi draws closer to Wura and Jeje, Omolara reveals why she is making Wura's life hell. Mide discovers from Dimeji that Tumi was with Jeje, not Ewa.[8]
21"A Shot In The Arm"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji27 February 2023 (2023-02-27)
Wura kills another Kuti family member, Paulina unknowingly gives Mide a dangerous plan.[9]
22"The Sweetest Day"Yemi MorafaLois Truly28 February 2023 (2023-02-28)
Wura's anniversary night turns into her worst nightmare, Mide and Tumi have evidence to lock up Wura for murder, Jeje and Tumi's union gets serious every minute.[9]
23"A Test Of Faith"Yemi MorafaLois Truly1 March 2023 (2023-03-01)
Mide is punished when he tries to provide the police with proof. Jeje is faced with an impossible task.[9]
24"The Gown"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori2 March 2023 (2023-03-02)
Wura wants Tumi dead. Tumi reveals to Iyabo and Ebun that Olusegun's death wasn't an accident. He was murdered by Wura Adeleke, and Tumi tells Tony that Wura killed her father.[9]
25"A Just Man"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David6 March 2023 (2023-03-06)
Tumi gives Tony an ultimatum. The Kuti's wait with bated breath to see if anything will happen to Wura.[10]
26"A Cloud Of Witnesses"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori7 March 2023 (2023-03-07)
Tumi breathlessly delivers Wura's fate. Jeje is no match for disgruntled miners, and Tony and Jeje go head-to-head.[10]
27"Prison Strangler"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori8 March 2023 (2023-03-08)
Lolu figures out exactly how Segun Kuti was murdered. Wura fights for her life, Dimeji receives a surprising response when he confesses his feeling to Tumi.[10]
28"The Kiss Of Life"Adeola OsunkojoLois Truly9 March 2023 (2023-03-09)
Wura finds out who's trying to kill her. Dimeji has had enough of Iperindo. Tumi's love for Dimeji saves him.[10]
29"The Later"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti13 March 2023 (2023-03-13)
Wura tells Jeje about her deepest, darkest secret. Lolu finds the missing letter and is shocked by the contents.[11]
30"Bitter Freedom"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori14 March 2023 (2023-03-14)
The Kuti's learn about the person who killed Segun. Tony and Wura's marriage is on the rocks, and Tumi and Dimeji pave a way into each other's hearts.[11]
31"Phoenix"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji15 March 2023 (2023-03-15)
Tumi suffers at Wura's fierce hand. A woman from Jeje's past makes a grand entrance.[11]
32"Rage"Adeola OsunkojoLois Truly16 March 2023 (2023-03-16)
Jeje wants Omolara gone. Mide spends his mother's money on an old friend.[11]
33"Dark Desire"Dimeji AjibolaLois Truly20 March 2023 (2023-03-20)
Will Jeje follow through in chasing his own mother out the house? Omolara falls. Will Mide cave in and return to crime.[12]
34"The Dilemma"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David21 March 2023 (2023-03-21)
Mide finds himself wooed back into the world of crime. Jeje is worried when his mother doesn't come back home like she was supposed to.[12]
35"Backstabbing"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David22 March 2023 (2023-03-22)
The Kutis are convinced their bad spell is over with their new blessing. Omolara's true colours are revealed. Mide is faced with a life changing temptation.[12]
36"A Dead Woman’s Curse"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David23 March 2023 (2023-03-23)
Omolara begs for forgiveness, Kazeem warns Mide to stay away from Percy, Wura asks Labake to do some snooping.[12]
37"Fighting Biggie"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David27 March 2023 (2023-03-27)
Iyabo finds a dangerous criminal standing in her house, Kazeem and Omolara are forced to hide together. Percy plots a life-threatening scheme.[13]
38"Caught Out"Dimeji AjibolaEsther Kokori28 March 2023 (2023-03-28)
Wura is thrilled to discover proof that Omolara is lying. Mide and Percy advance their criminal plan with Iyabo's help.[13]
39"Trapped"Dimeji AjibolaOlumide Kuti29 March 2023 (2023-03-29)
Mide's new business has him locked-up in a storeroom; meanwhile, Wura is forced to grovel to Omolara. Percy and Mide are reunited with their worst enemy. Omolara has her eye on a new toy-boy.[13]
40"Dirty Guns"Adeola OsunkojoLois Truly30 March 2023 (2023-03-30)
Mide and Percy almost meet their maker. Kazeem saves lives. Omolara wins Wura again.[13]
41"Learn From The Cockroaches"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji3 April 2023 (2023-04-03)
Jeje learns that the woman he loves is in trouble. Mide and Percy reunite with a deadly friend, and Omolara plays her final trump card.[14]
42"To Kill A Mocking Woman"Dimeji AjibolaEsther Kokori4 April 2023 (2023-04-04)
How will Wura stop Omolara from pulling her strings? Mide has no choice but to let Biggie in on the heist.[14]
43"Deadly Poison"Dimeji AjibolaOlumide Kuti5 April 2023 (2023-04-05)
Mide and Percy give a performance of their life. Biggie insists it's full steam ahead. Omolara has another fit, could this be the end?[14]
44"Frozen"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David6 April 2023 (2023-04-06)
Omolara's condition is worse than what anyone expected. Mide's loyalty to his family is challenged.[14]
45"Battle"Dimeji AjibolaMusa Jeffery David10 April 2023 (2023-04-10)
Things go horribly with the heist and Mide endangers someone he cares about. Wura is beside herself as Tony decides to walk into the line of fire.[15]
46"Cleopatra"Dimeji AjibolaIsaac Ayodeji11 April 2023 (2023-04-11)
Wura finally manages to get rid of Omolara. While everyone thinks he is safely in prison. Biggie strikes hard.[15]
47"Powerful Families"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori12 April 2023 (2023-04-12)
Chief Popoola gives Wura a tempting offer. Biggie strikes back at Mide.[15]
48"The Botched Rescue"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti13 April 2023 (2023-04-13)
Lolu is still overwhelmed by his life taking a left turn. Tumi's plan doesn't go as expected and Mide is under pressure to deliver.[15]
49"Big Surprises"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti17 April 2023 (2023-04-17)
Tumi is caught Mide's web of lies. Mandy becomes Wura's pawn. There is a new thief out to steal gold.[16]
50"The Safe Cracker"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti18 April 2023 (2023-04-18)
Lolu is still overwhelmed by his life taking a left turn. Tumi's plan doesn't go as expected and Mide is under pressure to deliver.[16]
51"A Good Run of Bad Luck"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji19 April 2023 (2023-04-19)
Wura is determined to see that Mandy and Lolu's wedding goes ahead. Eve and Lolu lust over Adewale. Mide may have sealed Ebun's fate when he gives Biggies the fake gold.[16]
52"Shorts Fired"Yemi MorafaOlumide Kuti20 April 2023 (2023-04-20)
A deadly shooting at the river leaves the Kuti's weeping. Wura hangs her future on Lolu marrying Mandy, while Lolu and Adewale discover they have mutual admiration for each other.[16]
53"Pressure"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori24 April 2023 (2023-04-24)
Ebun breaks her first law in the presence of police. Chief Popoola amps up the heat for Wura. lolu suffocates in his home.[17]
54"The Bust"Yemi MorafaLois Truly25 April 2023 (2023-04-25)
Detective Kolapo interrogates Mide about the illegal gun found on the scene. The screws tighten Lolu as Adeleke uncles arrive for bride price negotiations. Wura offers Adewale a permanent position at the mine.[17]
55"Revelations"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David26 April 2023 (2023-04-26)
Adewale reveals something shocking to Wura's family, Iyabo suddenly has trouble remembering details of her life.[17]
56"Shaky Ground"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori27 April 2023 (2023-04-27)
Iyabo proves that she is not well as she claimed. Lolu's backstabbing comes back to haunt him. Wura is hot and bothered about Adewale.[17]
57"The Prince of Egypt"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji1 May 2023 (2023-05-01)
Iyabo's condition worsens but Mide downplays it, insisting this shouldn't leave the walls of their house. Lolu does something that will leave mercy people hurt and angry.[18]
58"Fractured"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David2 May 2023 (2023-05-02)
Lolu and Mandy's relationship is on the rocks.[18]
59"The Coat"Yemi MorafaOlumide Kuti3 May 2023 (2023-05-03)
Mandy wants a private investigator to look into Lolu. The Kuti's hit a new speed bump.[18]
60"Not so Perfect"Adeola OsunkojoMusa Jeffery David4 May 2023 (2023-05-04)
Ewa has an usual plan to heal Iyabo. Wura sends Jeje to find out what Lolu is really up to.[18]
61"To Wed or Not To Wed"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti8 May 2023 (2023-05-08)
Chief shuts down Frontline Gold Mine. Iyabo has some hurful news for Tumi.[19]
62"Going No Where Fast"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti9 May 2023 (2023-05-09)
Lolu and Adewale decide to run away together. Mide and Tumi are devastated when Iyabo disappears.[19]
63"Love The One You're With"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti10 May 2023 (2023-05-10)
Everyone wonders what is wrong with Lolu, as he picks up the pieces of his broken heart. Tumi and Mide race to save the person they love most.[19]
64"The Colour of Fear"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji11 May 2023 (2023-05-11)
Lolu decides the fate of the wedding. Iyabo is convinced her troubles are behind her. Mide and Paulina reignite their passion.[19]
65"A Wedding and a Funeral"Adeola OsunkojoUchenna Ugwu15 May 2023 (2023-05-15)
The wedding of the year arrives but a terror swoops down on the Adeleke mansion.[20]
66"The Whole Truth"Adeola OsunkojoMusa Jeffery David16 May 2023 (2023-05-16)
Eve's revelation divides the family. Dimeji's two lovers end up in the same room.[20]
67"Scenes From Marriage"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji17 May 2023 (2023-05-17)
Will Tony and Wura's marriage survive Lolu's suicide attempt? And will Tumi finally make a move on with Dimeji? No one has heart to tell Mandy the truth about her man's sexuality.[20]
68"Just Desserts"Yemi MorafaLois Truly18 May 2023 (2023-05-18)
Wura receives mercy from an unlikely source. Tumi and Dimeji are together but he has to deal with Bisola[20]
69"Help Me, Lord!"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori22 May 2023 (2023-05-22)
Wura turns to God as a last resort to save Lolu. Kazeem puts doubts in Tumi's mind about Dimeji. Bad news from the hospital regarding Lolu.[21]
70"Flatline"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori23 May 2023 (2023-05-23)
A grieving Wura and Tony must decide Lolu's fate while Tumi refuses to let her brother control her relationship with Dimeji.[21]
71"The Come Back"Yemi MorafaOlumide Kuti24 May 2023 (2023-05-24)
Dimeji goes all out for Tumi's affection. The old Wura reemerges and it's not pretty.[21]
72"Home Coming"Adeola OsunkojoUchenna Ugwu25 May 2023 (2023-05-25)
Wura is annoyed as her least favorite person comes to her house unannounced. Jeje's heart breaks when he sees Tumi in the arms of another.[21]
73"Family Bonds"Yemi MorafaUchenna Ugwu29 May 2023 (2023-05-29)
Mide kidnaps an innocent man. Kanyinsola has a few choice words for the Adeleke family.[22]
74"A World of Bad Girls"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji30 May 2023 (2023-05-30)
Wura's future could get stolen from her. Jeje fights dirty for the woman he wants. Kanyinsola feels betrayed by her family.[22]
75"Thick As Thieves"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David31 May 2023 (2023-05-31)
Wura's meeting with the Chairlady takes a nasty turn and Jeje surprises the Kuti family. Kanyinsola's luck runs out.[22]
76"Blast From The Past"Adeola OsunkojoUchenna Ugwu1 June 2023 (2023-06-01)
Tumi finds out the real reason why Dimeji broke up with her. Wura and Tony do not see eye-to-eye. Kanyinsola discovers she's not the only one who hates Wura.[22]
77"Double Edged Sword"Adeola OsunkojoLois Truly5 June 2023 (2023-06-05)
Tumi finds a way to get back with Dimeji. Wura drops the charges against Kanyinsola, not realizing the girl is out to destroy her.[23]
78"The Unwanted"Adeola OsunkojoOlumide Kuti6 June 2023 (2023-06-06)
Several people are gunning to destroy Tumi and Dimeji's love. Wura is forced to host an unwanted guest.[23]
79"The Tag-Team"Adeola OsunkojoMusa Jeffery David7 June 2023 (2023-06-07)
Jeje is bummed when he sees something that leaves him heartbroken. Dimeji gets arrested. Wura's oldest enemy is back.[23]
80"Ghost Don't Die"Adeola OsunkojoIsaac Ayodeji8 June 2023 (2023-06-08)
Tension explodes in the Kuti house. Wura comes face to face with someone from her past.[23]
81"Past Comes Calling"Adeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori12 June 2023 (2023-06-12)
Wura's past comes back to haunt her in the form of Fola. Jeje makes sure that Dimeji doesn't get released from jail anytime soon.[24]
82"Free At Last"Ben ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David13 June 2023 (2023-06-13)
Wura finds the perfect way to get rid of Fola. While Tumi refuses to leave the station until she sees Dimeji.[24]
83"Second Changes"Ben ChiadikaUchenna Ugwu14 June 2023 (2023-06-14)
Kanyinsola beats Wura at her own game. Jaje weaves a plan to ruin Dimeji.[24]
84"Blurt Out"Ben ChiadikaOlumide Kuti15 June 2023 (2023-06-15)
Wura gets more paranoid with Fola sticking around. Dimeji has a big surprise for Tumi.[24]
85"U-Turn"Ben ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David19 June 2023 (2023-06-19)
Tumi is still high from her night of lovemaking, but her day takes an unexpected turn. Wura makes a startling discovery about one of the people in the house.[25]
86"Cat and Mouse"Ben ChiadikaLois Truly20 June 2023 (2023-06-20)
Tumi makes a move on someone. Detective Kolapo has a mysterious gift for Wura. Wura sneaks two steps ahead of Kanyin.[25]
87"A Gleam of Hope"Ben ChiadikaEsther Kokori21 June 2023 (2023-06-21)
Dimeji meets his son. Kanyinsola and Fola’s plan comes together. Jeje declares his love for Tumi and is in for a surprise.[25]
88"Walking on Fire"Ben ChiadikaIsaac Ayodeji22 June 2023 (2023-06-22)
Wura and Jeje are out for their enemies’ blood. Tumi’s plan to reconnect with Dimeji blows up on her face.[25]
89"Two Can Play"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori26 June 2023 (2023-06-26)
Dimeji proposes again. Kanyinsola and Fola lay a trap for Wura.[26]
90"Nightmare"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori27 June 2023 (2023-06-27)
Tumi wants to fight to be with Dimeji. Tony gets a mysterious but worrying message.[26]
91"A Call To Arms"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji28 June 2023 (2023-06-28)
Wura decides to draw a line in the sand for Kanyinsola. Tumi has to live with her new, painful reality.[26]
92"Rightfully Yours or Something Like It"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori29 June 2023 (2023-06-29)
Ewa confronts Dimeji for breaking Tumi's heart. Kanyinsola and Fola finally catch a break in their fight against Wura.[26]
93"Home Sweet Enemy"Yemi MorafaLois Truly3 July 2023 (2023-07-03)
Ewa tries to cheer Tumi up. The bomb squad descends on the Adeleke home.[27]
94"Loggerheads"Yemi MorafaMusa Jeffery David4 July 2023 (2023-07-04)
Fola has reached his limit with Wura. Bisola tightens the leash around Dimeji.[27]
95"Too Late"Yemi MorafaYemi Morafa5 July 2023 (2023-07-05)
Tumi stops Dimeji before the wedding to tell him how she feels. Fola and Kanyinsola fall into WURA’s trap.[27]
96"Closure"Yemi MorafaOlumide Kuti6 July 2023 (2023-07-06)
Tumi experiences the ultimate agony and Kanyinsola gets her power back.[27]
97"Battle Lines"Yemi MorafaLois Truly10 July 2023 (2023-07-10)
Kanyin plans her revenge, while Wura plots her next move. Dimeji adjust to his new life with his wife. Tumi breaks Jeje’s heart again.
98"The Witch and a Snake"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji11 July 2023 (2023-07-11)
Paulina struggles to accept that Dimeji has left Iperindo. Kanyinsola puts her plan to get rid of Wura in motion. Will she succeed?
99"The Curse of the Serpent"Yemi MorafaIsaac Ayodeji12 July 2023 (2023-07-12)
Wura kills a venomous enemy. Paulina’s tragic past ruins her party.
100"Blabbermouth"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)
Paulina starts unraveling. Kanyinsola strikes a deal that could see her defeat Wura, sooner than expected.

Season 2 (2023)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
101"Shots Fired"Ben ChiadikaOlumide Kuti4 December 2023 (2023-12-04)
102"The Noose Tightens"Ben ChiadikaLois Truly5 December 2023 (2023-12-05)
103"Gold Rush"Ben ChiadikaIsaac Ayodeji6 December 2023 (2023-12-06)
104"Lost and Found"Ben ChiadikaEsther Kokori7 December 2023 (2023-12-07)
105"Road to Perdition"Yemi MorafaEsther Kokori11 December 2023 (2023-12-11)
Kanyinsola prepares for an intimate time with Detective Mark. Fola finally gets a face-to-face meeting with Dimeji and Paulina, but it’s not what he expected.
106"First Kill"Ben ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David12 December 2023 (2023-12-12)
Iyabo has perfect timing. Someone loses a limb in the Adeleke mansion.
107"A Deer Caught in The Headlights"Ben ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David13 December 2023 (2023-12-13)
Kanyinsola's crime tortures her as everyone searches for Mark. Iyabo announces that Fola will be moving in.
108"The New Race"Ben ChiadikaIsaac Ayodeji14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
Detective Kolapo warns Jeje that Iyabo and Fola are still snooping around. Wura welcomes a new employee to Frontline Gold Mine, but does she know who she’s allowing into her life?
109"Missing Witness"Ben ChiadikaUchenna Ugwu18 December 2023 (2023-12-18)
Fola and Iyabo's search for the key witness reaches a dead end. Detective Kolapo is missing one key evidence. Tony discovers Bose right outside his bedroom door.
110"Breaking Boundaries"Ben Chiadika & Philemon MaigariEsther Kokori19 December 2023 (2023-12-19)
Mide believes Iyabo is in grave danger. Aunty Labake is on high alert after witnessing some scandalous behaviour from Bose.
111"Dangerous Territories"Ben ChiadikaEsther Kokori20 December 2023 (2023-12-20)
Tony’s mind crosses into dangerous territory. Fola finally finds the man he’s been looking for, but there’s a surprise waiting.
112TBABen Chiadika & Philemon MaigariOlumide Kuti21 December 2023 (2023-12-21)
Jeje is horrified when he learns that Wura’s secret could be revealed. The Adelekes realise that something is off with Bose.
113TBABen ChiadikaIsaac Ayodeji25 December 2023 (2023-12-25)
Mufu starts to wish he had stayed at the police station where it’s safe. Kanyinsola discovers Tony’s secret.
114TBABen ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David26 December 2023 (2023-12-26)
A guilt-ridden Paulina and Dimeji come face-to-face with Fola. Kanyinsola continues with her plot to get Bose and Tony together.
115TBABen ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David27 December 2023 (2023-12-27)
Fola's luck runs out. Tony is in for a whole new world of pain as the tension between him and Bose grows.
116TBABen ChiadikaUchenna Ugwu28 December 2023 (2023-12-28)
Rambo struggles to convince everyone he's changed. Tony realises he needs to get rid of Bose soon, but is he turning to the right person for help?
117TBAAdeola Osunkojo & Ben ChiadikaOlumide Kuti1 January 2024 (2024-01-01)
We see a new side to Rambo, and Tony worries about his children’s safety when he discovers some disturbing information about Bose.
118TBAAdeola OsunkojoEsther Kokori2 January 2024 (2024-01-02)
Tony’s scheme to handle Bose backfires. Rambo and Mide are at loggerheads about the new business.
119TBAAdeola Osunkojo & Ben ChiadikaLois Truly3 January 2024 (2024-01-03)
Mide and Rambo take on an impossibly large order. Bose gives Tony no choice but to sleep with her.
120TBAAdeola OsunkojoMusa Jeffery David4 January 2024 (2024-01-04)
Mide and Rambo hear about a deal that could change their lives. Tony is skating on thin ice where his marriage is concerned.
121TBAAdeola Osunkojo & Ben ChiadikaMusa Jeffery David8 January 2024 (2024-01-08)
Tony celebrates the end of an uncomfortable chapter. Mide and Rambo find themselves in a situation that could cost them their contract.
122TBATBATBA9 January 2024 (2024-01-09)
Mide and Rambo fight over the bakery. Bose has a shocking ultimatum for Tony.
123TBATBATBA10 January 2024 (2024-01-10)
124TBATBATBA11 January 2024 (2024-01-11)

Production

Filming

Principal photography of the series set location in Iperindo, a community in Atakunmosa East local government in Osun State, a state in southwestern Nigeria.[28] The community discovered gold first in 1945.[28] In 2017, its gold deposit was evaluated at $5 billion.[29] 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”.[28]

On 22 April 2023, shortly after Wura hit 50 episodes, the producers spoke with The Guardian Saturday Magazine, about its plan for the first season to reach over 200 episodes.[30] On 13 June 2023, following the release of episode 82 in its 1st season, one of Tinsel directors, Ben Chiadika joined the production team, led by Rogers Ofime as a director. Philemon Maigari joined the production team as a director on the 2nd season. Philemon debuted on episode 10 of its 2nd Season, as a co-director alongside Ben Chiadika.

Premiere and release

On 19 January 2023, The Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀ (King of Ife), Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi hosted a private screening at his palace of the first few episodes of the Showmax original series in Osun State. The King wives, Olori Tobi Philips Ogunwusi, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, Olori Afolashade Ogunwusi, and Wura stars Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash-Lanso and Ego Iheanacho, alongside other cast and crew members where in attendance.[31]

The king at the official premiere, described the show, saying: “The show was very well put together and professionally done”, and added to the remark by saying: “I’m very impressed and I rarely get impressed with things. I love the naturalistic effect of the series. It premiered to me at the palace and I could barely find any faults. I have to give the entire crew some major credit. The story is very well scripted and that’s the typical determination you find in any Nigerian. It’s a show that will impact society not only in Ife. I look forward to watching the rest of it because it’s very obvious that it’s a series that will address a lot of societal ills and will engage the citizenry as a whole.”[31]

On 13 July 2023, the Showmax announced the end of season 1, shortly after the release of the 100 episodes "Blabbermouth".[32][33] On 13 November 2023, showmax announce the release date for its second season to be premiered on 4 December 2023.[34][35] Recurring actress Modesinuola Ogundiwin, to join the main cast. On 3 December 2023, Showmax hosted a private screening at Obafemi Awolowo University. The first few episodes of the second season premiered at the event, with Wura cast and crew members in attendance including Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Martha Ehinome, Casey Edema, Ray Adeka, Lanre Adediwura, Ego, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, and Tersy Akpata.[36][37]

Reception

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Premium Times[38]6/10

Wura has received favourable reviews from critics. Reviewing for Premium Times, Shola-Adido Oladotun said “If there is one thing Nollywood producers continue to teach us; it’s their fearlessness in exploring different film genres. With the release of Shanty Town and Showmax’s latest original project, ‘Wura’, one cannot help but get excited at what this year has in store.”[38]

Impact

Wura took over Tiktok with its hashtag "#wurashowmax", and as of 22 June 2023, the hashtag has received 39M TikTok views.[39]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series Scarlet Gomez Lost [40]
Scream All Youth Awards Best actor in a TV series Ray Adeka Won [41]
Best actress in a lead role Scarlet Gomez Won
Best actor in a supporting role Iremide Adeoye, and Muyiwa Donald Won
Ray Adeka, and Lanre Adediwura Lost
Best actress in a supporting role Audrey Edak Harrison Lost

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