The third season of the Nigerian soap opera series Wura was ordered on 9 September 2024, by Showmax.[1] The third season began streaming on 23 September 2024, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Miracle Gabriel, Tersy Akpata, Aweodein Adeola, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, Casey Edema, and Mofe Stephens.
| Wura | |
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| Season 3 | |
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| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showmax |
| Original release | 23 September 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
Plot
editIn the season, Wura pays for her ruthless action as her long-buried secrets are brought to light, while she tries to save her gold mine and family. Tumi on the other hand finds out she's not a Kuti, while Jeje loses her to her first love Dimeji after Bisola's secrets catch up with her. Dimeji meets with Jamal's biological father, Saheed, at their son's birthday, leaving his wife Bisola speechless.[2]
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- 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
- Casey Edema as Dimeji
- Miracle Gabriel as Ebunoluwa “Ebun” Kuti
- Mofe Stephens as Fola
Supporting
edit- Carol King as Grace Adeleke
- Tersy Akpata as Ewa
- Olawale Gold as Detective Kolapo
- Rhoda Albert as Paulina
- Muyiwa Donald as Kazeem
- Toluwanimi Adekanmbi as Bisola
- Jare Martins as Chief Popoola
- Taiwo Ibikunle as Biggie
- Ayorinde Babatope as Percy
- Misi Molu as Omolara
- Odufeso Olajumoke as Young Wura
- Obadare Akinade as Young Olusegun
- Adekunle David as Baby Tumi
- Chukwuebuka Ude as Adewale
- Audrey Edak Harrison as Mandy
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 201 | 1 | TBA | Ben Chiadika | Musa Jeffery David | 23 September 2024 | |
| 202 | 2 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 24 September 2024 | |
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Uncle Adisa makes an unusual demand. Dimeji makes a shocking discovery about bisola. | ||||||
| 203 | 3 | TBA | Philemon Maigari | Lois Truly | 30 September 2024 | |
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Dimeji races against time to fix the biggest crime committed against the love of his life. | ||||||
| 204 | 4 | TBA | Philemon Maigari | Esther Kokori | 1 October 2024 | |
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Dimeji sneaks past Detective Kolapo to speak to Tumi and all hell breaks loose. | ||||||
| 205 | 5 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Olumide Kuti | 7 October 2024 | |
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Two unlikely allies share the pain of losing people they loved. | ||||||
| 206 | 6 | TBA | Ben Chiadika | Isaac Ayodeji | 8 October 2024 | |
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Two unlikely allies share the pain of losing people they loved. | ||||||
| 207 | 7 | TBA | Ben Chiadika | Isaac Ayodeji | 14 October 2024 | |
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Fola wants answers from Iyabo. Jeje tries to stand up for Tumi, but is he making things worse? | ||||||
| 208 | 8 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 15 October 2024 | |
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Mide learns of Fola's intentions for Iyabo and is enraged. Tensions between Jeje and Grace boil over putting Tony on the spot. | ||||||
| 209 | 9 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Olumide Kuti | 21 October 2024 | |
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The Kutis are on the verge of being millionaires but that might not hold their family together. Mide confronts Fola about Iyabo and gets a surprise. | ||||||
| 210 | 10 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 22 October 2024 | |
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Lolu stresses as the auction falls apart in more ways than one. | ||||||
| 211 | 11 | TBA | Philemon Maigari | Uchenna Ugwu | 28 October 2024 | |
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Everyone is reeling after an old enemy makes an appearance at the gold auction. Jeje makes a big sacrifice for Tumi. | ||||||
| 212 | 12 | TBA | Philemon Maigari | Uchenna Ugwu | 29 October 2024 | |
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Iyabo gets the sign she has been waiting for and when Biggie can't be traced. The Adelekes worry that something bad has happened to Jeje. | ||||||
| 213 | 13 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Uchenna Ugwu | 4 November 2024 | |
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The future looks bleak for Wura and her family without the gold. Iyabo starts to question her decisions around Fola. | ||||||
| 214 | 14 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Uchenna Ugwu | 5 November 2024 | |
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Wura is out for blood while Aunty Labake bumps into an old crush. | ||||||
| 215 | 15 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Esther Kokori | 11 November 2024 | |
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Fola is caught between two best friends. Mide might have found a way to avoid a lengthy prison sentence. | ||||||
| 216 | 16 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Lois Truly | 12 November 2024 | |
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Iyabo does her best to maintain a friendship with Aunty Labake despite her feelings for Fola. | ||||||
| 217 | 17 | TBA | Adeola Osunkojo | Isaac Ayodeji | 18 November 2024 | |
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Mide and Tony hit a dead end. Fola is confused as Iyabo blows hot and cold. | ||||||
| 218 | 18 | TBA | Ben Chiadika | Musa Jeffery David | 19 November 2024 | |
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Things go terribly wrong for Mide on his mission with Tony. Fola's heartbreak causes a lot of problems for Dimeji and Paulina. | ||||||
| 219 | 19 | TBA | Ben Chiadika | Musa Jeffery David | 25 November 2024 | |
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Mide finds himself in a life and death situation. Iyabo is taken aback by what Aunty Labake tells her about Fola. | ||||||
| 220 | 20 | TBA | Philemon Maigari | Musa Jeffery David | 26 November 2024 | |
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Mide and Tony make a grisly discovery and Iyabo plays matchmaker. | ||||||
| 221 | 21 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 2 December 2024 | |
| 222 | 22 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 3 December 2024 | |
Production
editDevelopment
editOn 9 September 2024, showmax announced the release date for its third season to be premiered on 23 September 2024.[3][1]
Filming
editPrincipal photography of the series set location in Iperindo, a community in Atakunmosa East local government in Osun State, a state in southwestern Nigeria.[4] The community discovered gold first in 1945.[4] In 2017, its gold deposit was evaluated at $5 billion.[5] 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”.[4]
Casting
editThe third season had thirteen main roles receiving star billing, all returning from the previous season.
References
edit- ^ a b Eti-Inyene, Brooks (9 September 2024). "Wura Season 3 set to return on Showmax this September: See first-look images". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (23 September 2024). "Wura S1-3". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (9 September 2024). "Showmax Original Wura returns 23 September". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (4 February 2023). "Wura: How I Fell In Love With Showmax's First Telenovela - Yomi Fash-Lanso". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Gold deposit in Osun state worth $5bn, says geologist". TheCable. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2024.