During our exclusive interview with the co-creator and executive producer, she discussed the journey from the vision to the finished product, but one piece of the conversation stood out: the original title. Turns out the hit TV show, which took almost six years from idea to execution, was originally called …
Read More »‘Shanty Town’: Ini Edo and Chi Chi Nworah on producing the top TV show on Netflix right now [Pulse Interview]
“Hi, my name is Inem Udodiong from Pulse. Call me Inem,” I say to Ini Edo, which immediately elicits some laughter and sets the tone for a fun, breezy interview. Across from me sit Chi Chi Nworah and aforementioned Ini, the producers of Netflix’s newly released ‘Shanty Town.’ The latter …
Read More »‘Shanty Town’: Ini Edo, Chi Chi Nworah on producing top TV show on Netflix [Pulse Interview]
“Hi, my name is Inem Udodiong from Pulse. Call me Inem,” I say to Ini Edo, which instantly elicits some laughter and sets the tone for a fun, breezy interview. Chi Chi Nworah and aforementioned Ini, the producers of Netflix’s newly released ‘Shanty Town,’ are seated in front of me. …
Read More »Chidi Mokeme on digging deep to become ‘Scar’ in Netflix’s ‘Shanty Town’ [Pulse Interview]
After making his acting debut in the 1998 thriller-drama ‘Rapture,’ directed by Fred Amata, he quickly became a fan favourite with roles in popular movies like ‘Igodo,’ ‘Abuja Connection,’ and ‘Desperadoes.’ He also had a great moment on TV as one of the go-to hosts with his long stint on …
Read More »‘Shanty Town’: RMD speaks on scene with Nancy Isime, says friends want to ‘touch things’ like him
The scene sparked controversy, with many wondering if Isime really went nude for the movie. She later addressed the issue and credited the scene to her double. Speaking about the scene, veteran actor RMD shared the video of a scene with actor Chidi Mokeme, who played the role of “Scar.” …
Read More »Ini Edo Scores High with Shanty Town, Her International Debut as Co-Producer
Award-winning Nollywood actor, Ini Edo has scored another hit in her career line by making her international debut with the production of the Shanty Town movie for Netflix. Ini whose career spans almost two decades of acting is making strong inroads in production on the global level as she co-produced …
Read More »Townhouse retreats: 10 chic town and city hotels in the UK
The Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne, Dorset An ideal weekend retreat, the Eastbury was originally designed as an 18th-century “gentleman’s residence”, and now houses 27 individually styled bedrooms, with designs inspired by the herbs, flowers and trees in the hotel’s award-winning walled garden. The garden is also home to the hotel’s spa, …
Read More »‘Shanty Town’: Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo and Sola Sobowale go off in explosive trailer
Created by the duo of Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, the upcoming project is a six-part series. The show follows the story of three Lagos State hustlers (played by Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Nancy Isime) who unite to wage war against the biggest and most ruthless crime ring in …
Read More »‘Shanty Town’: Here is your first look at Netflix’s new series
Created by Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, the show debuts globally and exclusive to the streaming platform on January 20, 2023. Shedding more light on the highly anticipated project, ‘Shanty Town’ Chichi Nworah says: “Shanty Town is a unique show in that it is at once different as it is …
Read More »‘Shanty Town’ lands official release date on Netflix
Announcing the exciting news online, Dimeji Ajibola (Ratnik) wrote, “The date is set. #shantytownthemovie is coming to @naijaonnetflix as Original Series. This is a win for the entire cast and crew. Congratulations.” Written by Xavier Ighorodje and Donald Tombia, ‘Shanty Town’ follows a group of courtesans attempting to escape the …
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