Cheta'm is a 2024 Showmax original Nigerian telenovela, executively produced by James Omokwe, and written by Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi. Cheta'M stars Oluchi Amajuoyi, Kingsley Nwachukwu, Ruby Okezie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Nonso Odogwu, Nnamdi Agbo, Jsmile Uhuru, Lulu Okonkwo, Oma Nnadi, Valerie Odunukwe, and Ugonna Okore.[1]
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Also known as | Cheta M |
Genre | Telenovela |
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Theme music composer | Chubb Okobah |
Country of origin | Nigeria |
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No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 9 |
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Executive producer | James Omokwe |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
Production company | Feemo |
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Network | Showmax |
Release | 9 February 2024 present | –
Plot
editCheta'm revolves around Adanna and Nnanna, who found a once in a lifetime kind of love, and fought against all odds to stay together.[2]
Cast
editMain
edit- Oluchi Amajuoyi as Adanna
- Kingsley Nwachukwu as Nnanna
- Ruby Okezie as Mmesomma
- Kalu Ikeagwu as Jideofor
- Nonso Odogwu as Ezeugo
- Nnamdi Agbo as Nwoye
- Jsmile Uhuru as Ojigijaga or Anele
- Lulu Okonkwo as Ugomma
- Oma Nnadi as Mmadiya
- Valerie Odunukwe as Kamharida
- Ugonna Okore as Mkpulumma
Supporting
edit- Phildaniels Aniedo as Okwuchelu
- Obey Etok as Akunna
- Dan Ugoji as Ejike
- Floyd Igbo as Onochie
- Sunny Mcdon as Obumneme
- Emma Umeh as Olisaeloka
- Morgan Nwamba as Nwoke
- Oluchi Odii as Ahunna
- Alex Lucky as Onwuchekwa
- Tracy George as Ndidi
- Amaka Ezeamaka as Mmaegwu
- Princess Obichi Marshall as Ofunneka
- Chisom Ogbudimkpa as Akuada
- Chigozie Atuanya as Maduka
- Michael Uchegbu as Dike
- Charles Obah as Jidekene
- Gregory Chiadika as Okeke
- Achu Jeffery as Kaodinakachi
- Sidney Ekwulugo as Nzeribe
- Ichie Fuego as Azubuike
- Joy Chioma Obilor as Arunma
- Romanus Chikanma as Chimdi
- Posh Owoniyi as Young Ujunwa
- Sapphire Ekeng as Young Urenna
- Kosi Ogboruche as Young Obiajulu
Episode
editEach episode is released three times weekly from Wednesday to Friday on Showmax.
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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1 | 9 | February 9, 2024 | TBA |
Season 1 (2024)
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1 | TBA | 9 February 2024 | |
Welcome to Mgberi. Two lovers must fight spiritual and other forces that are against them being together. | |||
2 | TBA | 9 February 2024 | |
New love, old foes. Nnanna maintains his suspicions. Onochie fails to impress his father, and Mgberi is on the brink of war. | |||
3 | TBA | 9 February 2024 | |
Nnanna makes a bold move, and Mmesoma burns with jealousy. The women of Mgberi shut down the kingdom. | |||
4 | TBA | 14 February 2024 | |
Mmesoma convinces Adanna to be a decent woman. Nnanna volunteers at the inner council. | |||
5 | TBA | 15 February 2024 | |
Nnanna helps the inner council, and Adanna has another dream. War has come to Mgberi. | |||
6 | TBA | 16 February 2024 | |
The women of Mgberi stand together to stop Jideofor's invasion as Ikemefuna makes a bold move. Mgberi experiences an important reunion. | |||
7 | TBA | 21 February 2024 | |
Tensions heat up in the fall out of Ajaani's invasion. Love blooms even in the chaos, and someone returns victorious. | |||
8 | TBA | 22 February 2024 | |
Ezeugo is made an offer, Mothers continue to scheme and sisters declare threats of marriage. | |||
9 | TBA | 23 February 2024 | |
Shooting love shots, and a hope of new alliances. |
Production
editCasting
editThe cast was reported by Showmax before releasing the first season, with a line-up of Oluchi Amajuoyi, Kingsley Nwachukwu, Ruby Okezie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Nonso Odogwu, Nnamdi Agbo, Jsmile Uhuru, Valerie Odunukwe, Lulu Okonkwo, Oma Nnadi, Phildaniels Aniedo, Obey Etok, Dan Ugoji, Floyd Igbo, Sunny Mcdon, Emma Umeh, Morgan Nwamba, Oluchi Odii, Alex Lucky, Tracy George, Amaka Ezeamaka, Princess Obichi Marshall, Chisom Ogbudimkpa, Chigozie Atuanya, Michael Uchegbu, Charles Obah, Gregory Chiadika, Achu Jeffery, Sidney Ekwulugo, Ichie Fuego, Joy Chioma Obilor, Romanus Chikanma, Posh Owoniyi, Sapphire Ekeng, and Kosi Ogboruche.
Filming
editOn 1 February 2023, Busola Tejumola, the executive head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, said Cheta'm consists of 130 episodes, in her statement during the press conference held in Lagos.[3]
Premiere and release
editOn 9 February 2024, Showmax premiered the series, ahead of the launch of the new Showmax 2.0 to be activated on 12 February 2024.[2]
References
edit- ^ Reporter, Our (2 February 2024). "Epic drama series, Cheta M, amplifies why love should never be forbidden". Tribune Online. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Cheta M S1". Showmax Stories. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "130-episode epic drama series 'Cheta M' debuts on Showmax on February 12". Pulse Nigeria. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.