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Shanty Town

Shanty Town

Overview

  • A Nigerian crime thriller TV series created by Xavier Ighorodje and Chinenye 'Chichi' Nworah, directed by Dimeji Ajibola, released on Netflix on January 20, 2023.
  • Genre: Gritty crime drama; 1 season, 6 episodes.

Set in a bleak underworld known as Shanty Town, crime lord Scar rules over a dangerous network of sex workers, hustlers, and thugs.
The story follows a group of women courtesans struggling to break free from Scar's grasp amid political corruption, sinister power plays, and intense violence.

Cast Highlights
  • Chidi Mokeme as Scar
  • Ini Edo as Inem (and Idong)
  • Richard Mofe-Damijo as Chief Fernandez
  • Sola Sobowale
  • Nse Ikpe-Etim
  • Nancy Isime
  • Supporting cast includes Mercy Eke, Zubby Michael, Shaffy Bello, Uche Jombo and others.
Reception & Accolades
  • Became the most-streamed Netflix African Original in Nigeria and the second most-watched across Africa in early 2023, with over 27 million hours viewed just behind South Africa's 'Unseen'.
  • Garnered 10 nominations at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards (AMVCA), including director, acting, cinematography, makeup, sound, and more.
  • Swept major honors at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards: Movie of the Year, Best Actor (English), Best Actress (English), Best Supporting Actress, and Best Use of Makeup.
Critical Response
  • Performances, especially by Chidi Mokeme (Scar) and Ini Edo (Inem), were widely praised, as was the cinematography and production quality.
  • Audience reviews were similarly positive, noting the strong writing, visuals, costumes, and casting, with some rating it '10/10'.

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