Azuwa Studios celebrated the extremely anticipated teaser launch of The Good Cash Lady Season Two with an unique Solid & Pals breakfast in Ikoyi, bringing collectively a curated group of stars and tastemakers for an intimate gathering.
The effortlessly stylish occasion was hosted by writer-producer Arese Ugwu, with sequence stars Osas Ighodaro, Ini Dima-Okojie, Toni Tones, Seun Ajayi and Eso Dike mingling with shut buddies and supporters of the present.
On the brunch, the environment was festive but relaxed, loved by influencers Nicole Chikwe and Nnenna Okoye, designers Ugonna Ibe-Ejiogu of Cinnamon Lagos & Derin Fabikun of Bloom by FBD alongside oil & fuel energy gamers Arierhi Lucciano-Gabriel and Modele Idiahi, in addition to tech entrepreneur Yanmo Omorogbe.
Following a screening of the pilot episode, which teased what to anticipate for the remainder of the season – friends indulged in a tasty menu crafted by FlavourLab by AJ, paired completely with signature cocktails and drinks offered by Martell.
“I’m excited by the progress feminine filmmakers like ourselves are making for the time being—Nollywood goes by a interval of maximum transition proper now, and I imagine that this stress check will deliver an excellent higher degree of expertise and productions at a world-class degree,” creator and producer Ugwu instructed BellaNaija . “The expertise has at all times been there. The actual difficulty has been the dearth of alternative, not the dearth of ability.”
“My entire profession has been rooted in working with Nollywood filmmakers,” Osas Ighodaro the lead of Ugwu’s The Good Cash Lady and starring in Adeoluwa Owu’s upcoming sophomore characteristic effort When Love Strikes mentioned. “I owe my whole trajectory to working with visionary producers and administrators, so to be part of such a substantive story, that centres feminine financial energy and private funds, friendship in addition to working with a number of the most gifted forged and crew in Nigeria & South Africa? It’s been actually inspiring and gratifying.”
The a lot anticipated present, returning with 10 juicy episodes will certainly be catnip for trend and popular culture lovers; Count on gorgeous magnificence seems, dramatic storylines, and trendy Nigerian trend. The teaser trailer hints at thrilling visitor appearances, together with Elvina Ibru, Femi Department, Saskay, Anto Lecky, Enyinna Nwigwe; cameos from Kefilwe Mabote, Mmwavita Makamba, Eniola Mafe, Nicole Chikwe, Idia Aisien and extra. It masterfully teases with out revealing an excessive amount of, constructing anticipation for the long-awaited sequence.
Talking by way of video name, Isoken Ogiemwonyi added ‘Tright here’s one thing about this present that’s equal elements enjoyable, creativity, and simply LAGOS, all finely layered . Other than the tales and the way humanely every character is drawn, in fact I really like the style within the present – working with my sister Ivie and my protege Eric we pulled or remodeled 690 outfits from throughout the nation, and in some instances from surrounding nations like Ghana. Trend, like movie, is an artwork kind I take significantly. We used it to reflect the characters’ emotional journeys, weaving a thread that mirrored the present’s themes of friendship, society, relationships, and finance’ the writer-producer shared.
“I wasn’t anticipating the response to the primary season in any respect” defined Eso Dike, who’s at the moment engaged on quite a lot of initiatives. “I believed the subject material was uniquely Nigerian, however as soon as it hit Netflix, it was unbelievable—I used to be getting DMs from folks in Japan! The success made me rethink the work we do and the sorts of initiatives I need to be a part of. I need to concentrate on tales that resonate universally. Season One [of the Smart Money Woman] did so nicely as a result of it’s so relatable, each to women and men. It speaks to our shared sense of humanity. And Season 2 doubles down on that”.
The Good Cash Lady Season Two is supported by Luno, Bankly, Bamboo, Pernod Ricard, M.A.C Cosmetics, South Africa Tourism and Nedbank.
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