Halita is a Nigerian drama series set in Northern Nigeria. It has Chisom Gabriella in the leading role as the eponymous Halita and also stars Ummi Ahmed, Boma Ilamina-Eremie and Eddy Madaki. It premiered on Africa Magic Family, DStv channel 154 and GOtv channel 2 on February 4, 2019.[1]
| Halita | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Drama |
| Directed by | Dimbo Atiya, Paul Apel Papel |
| Theme music composer | Bez |
| Original languages | English Hausa |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 240 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dimbo Atiya |
| Production locations | Abuja, Jos, Nigeria |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | DStv Family channel 154 GOtv channel 2 |
| Release | 4 February 2019 – 2019 |
Plot summary
editHalita is the story of a 19-year-old village girl who is forced to leave the village in order to send money home when her mother Rebecca, takes ill. She is promised a job as a secretary but by fate, she ends up in the Zamani home and her fortunes take a turn.
Cast and characters
editChisom Gabriella Agoawuike as Halita
Ummi Ahmed as Matilda Rishante
Boma Ilamina-Eremie as Sarki 'King' Zamani
Bassey Ekpo Bassey as Kaza Zamani
David Adoga as Bobai Zamani
Patrick Otoro as Dabot, Halita’s father
Tosan Edremoda Ugbeye as Uwani Rishante
Mofe Duncan as Adi Rishante
Eddie Madaki as Hassan
Onyinye Ezekwe as Dosha Zamani
Matt Alkali as Dareng
Sophie Alakija as Altine
Production and release
editAt a media screening of the first episode in Lagos, the Channel Director of Africa Magic described Halita as a tale of family, fortune and fame.[1] It streams on Showmax and was listed as one of the most streamed shows of 2020.[2][3][4]
Matt Alkali died while filming on set on 24 March 2020.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Ilo, Xenia (2019-01-31). "New Nollywood drama 'Halita' set to hit airwaves | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Adebayo, Segun (2020-04-26). "Why 'Halita' is a must watch on Showmax". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-01-11). "Showmax's 10 most-watched Nigerian shows/movies in 2020". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Oyinki, Stephanie (2020-07-22). "The 10 Most Watched Shows on Showmax in Nigeria". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Oamen, Samuel. "Nine Nollywood actor/actresses who died in 2020". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-03-12.