10 Unforgettable Nigeria Show Soap Opera of all Time

Now we bring to your screen the 10 unforgettable Nigeria show soap opera of all time

1- Fuji house of commotion
A lighter comedy-drama created by the làte Amaka Igwe, Fuji House of Commotion followed the cha0tic lives of Chief Fuji who is married to four women and has numerous kids to provide for.
With hum0r, it addressed family dynamics, sibling r|valry, and societal n0rms. It was beloved for its hum0rous portrayal of real-life situations, making it one of Nigeria’s longest-running sitcoms.

2 Checkmatè (1991-1994)
Checkmate was the tale of the arist0cratic family Haatr0pe trying to survive attàcks from en£mies both inside and outside of the family
The soap opera introduced many to Ego Boyo, the laté Francis Agu, Norbert Young, and the charismatic Richard Mofe Damijo who played the role of Segun Kadiri. Checkmate also touched on societal issu£s such as cu|tism and p0lygamy.

3- Papa Ajasco
Papa Ajasco is a Nigerian family television sitcom created by Wale Adenuga in 1997.
The show is a spin-off of a feature film of the same title produced by Wale Adenuga in 1984, which in turn is based on the comic Ikebe Super. The story revolves around the Ajasco family and their comedic interpretations of major societal issues.

The main characters include the pr0miscuous pàtriarch, Papa Ajasco, his long-suff£ring wife Mama Ajasco, their mischiev0us son Bobo Ajasco, local playboy Boy Alinco, pr0miscuous gold-digg£r Miss Pepeiye, and illit£rate ne’er-do-wells Pa James and Pa Jimoh.

4- Everyday people
The flagship series starred top and entertaining Nollywood stars like the late Sam Loco Efe, Carol King, Nobert Young, Ify Onwuemene, Seun Soremi, Big Tony, Juliet Martin-Abazie, Ejiro Okurame, Ignis Ekwe, Desmond Elliot among others.

‘Everyday People’ aired in the early 2000s came with lots of comedy, susp£nse and t£ars. It revolved around the daily lives of families in an ùrban society.

Produced by Tajudeen Adepetu, ‘Everyday People’ presented fans with a soundtrack most people are yet to forget.

5- Super Story (2001-2018)
Super Story is the brainchild of TV producer Wale Adenuga who is also responsible for Papa Ajasco on TV and print. Super Story is a unique f0rmat that has appealed to the Nigerian audience.

The first season of the show told the story of Suara and Toyin Tomato (played by the brilliant Sola Sobowale). The debut season was a hit which has influenced the success of the following seasons

Each season tells a different story centred around the lives of m|ddle-class Nigeria.

6- Rippl£s (1988-1993)
The soap opera produced by the Sheikh of Nollywood, Zeb Ejiro was a hit in its day and ran for five years.
Even though Patrick Doyle who played the role of Melvin Dehinde-Phillips left the show contr0versially, it didn’t stop the momentum of the show.

Rippl£s also gave a little girl by the name of Genvieve Nnaji her first TV role.

7- I Need to Know (1997-2002)
Starring Nigerian A-list actress Funke Akindele, the TV series was an educative show sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund.

The TV series dwelt on the lives of seven secondary school students dealing with life in their teenage years. H|V/A|DS and teenage pr£gnancy were strong themes in the show.

The very popular theme song was done by Kalamashaka. For young people, I Need To Know was a TV series dedicated to them.

8- Domino
During the early 2000s, Domino captured the hearts of Nigerian viewers with its upscale, dramatic portrayal of love, b£trayal, and business intrigu£s.

Its strong cast, which included the likes of Kate Henshaw and Fred Amata, was central to its popularity. Domino showcased the ev0lution of Nigerian soap operas in terms of production quality and storytelling.

9- Dear Mother
This writeup(Caption) is from Ayeni Abayomi page
Dear Mother was one of the most beloved Nigerian soap operas that aired in the làte 1990s and early 2000s. Focusing on the intr|cacies of family life, particularly from a mother’s perspective, it captured the hearts of viewers across the country with its relatable themes and heartfelt storytelling.

The movie centered around various families and individuals, portraying the struggl£s they faced in d£aling with s0cietal issu£s such as p0verty, infid£lity, gr££d, and b£trayal. Each season introduced different sets of characters and story arcs, but the common theme was the exploration of moral choices and their consequences.

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