Princess on a Hill
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Theme music composer | Kulanen Ikyo |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Producer | Folashayo Oke-Sobo |
| Production locations | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Cinematography | Mohammad Atta |
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| Running time | 43–53 minutes |
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| Network | Showmax |
| Release | 7 November 2024 |
Princess on a Hill is a 2024 Showmax original Nigerian drama.[1] Chuka Ejorh, Folashayo Oke-Sobo, Tolu Ajayi, and Abiola Sobo executively produced the television series, created by Abiola Sobo, and Tolu Ajayi.[2] The television series starring Norbert Young, Efa Iwara, Ireti Doyle, Femi Jacobs, Onyinye Odokoro, Bimbo Manuel, Andrew Yaw Bunting, and Mimi Chaka, as main cast.
Plot summary
[edit]Princess on a Hill tells the story of Zara Osara, a young woman with big dreams who unexpectedly rises to the pinnacle of corporate power through a reality show competition she won, and makes her debut in the most powerful boardroom in the country. She must save the company from decline while resisting the dark influence of the enigmatic tyrant pulling her strings.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Onyinye Odokoro as Zara Osara
- Bimbo Manuel as Moyosore Lawson
- Efa Iwara as Oz Obiora
- Mimi Chaka as Tolani Ivy Baker
- Ireti Doyle as Madam Obiora
- Femi Jacobs as Denloye
- Andrew Yaw Bunting as Menny
- Norbert Young as Etim Etim
Supporting
[edit]- Toyin Oshinaike as Saheed
- Simi Drey as Kiki Jones
- Peter Oghenekaro as Chidi
- Ibrahim Suleiman as Asuquo
- Fadesaye Olateru-Olagbegi as Oyinkan
- John Kolawole as Mr Bello
- Tunde Daniels as Adegbite
- Emeka Golden as Kidnapper
- Kazeem Akanji as Sam Edet
- Honey Bamiro as Rolly
- Chibuikem Chris as Paul
- Austin Nonyelu as Mr Momoh
- Francis Onwuchei as Lawyer Odu
- Patrick Diabuah as Nkongho
- Seun Ajayi as Kayode
- Kingsley Chukwu as Mr Osita
- Eric Emeka as PJ
- Kayode Ojuolape as Korede
- Oladapo Carew as Mr Osara
- Olayemi Soyeju as Ruth Braithwaite
- Sunday Baba as Adamu Garba
- Victoria Akpan as Lawson Executive
Recurring
[edit]Episodes
[edit]New episode are released every Thursday.
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | 7 November 2024 | ||
Season 1 (2024)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajayi | Bibi Ukpo | 7 November 2024 | |
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After winning a corporate reality show despite being an underdog, Zara Osara is thrust into a world of corporate intrigue and power struggles.[3] | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajayi | Adeniyi Adeniji | 14 November 2024 | |
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Zara is thrust into a world of corporate intrigue when Moyosore Lawson offers her power in exchange for navigating ruthless challenges, including sabotaging a colleague. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajay | Sonia Nwosu | 21 November 2024 | |
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Zara navigates rising tension with Tolani over her new role, receives a covert assignment from Lawson to gather intel at a high-stakes social event. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajay | Adeniyi Adeniji | 28 November 2024 | |
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Zara excels in her role under Lawson's mentorship, but after enacting personal revenge and setting up Etim-Etim in a scandal, she struggles with guilt. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajay | Sonia Nwosu | 5 December 2024 | |
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Etim-Etim steps down as CEO, causing the Group's stocks to plummet, while Zara, overwhelmed with guilt over her role in recent events, tries to break ties with Lawson. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajay | TBA | 12 December 2024 | |
| 7 | 7 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajay | TBA | 19 December 2024 | |
| 8 | 8 | TBA | Abiola Sobo, Tolu Ajay | TBA | 26 December 2024 | |
Production
[edit]Filming
[edit]On 4 September 2024, during the 2024 MIP Africa in Cape Town, an announcement was made by Showmax before the official teaser of Princess on a Hill was released, crediting the Nollywood directors Tolu Ajayi and Abiola Sobo as the creators of the upcoming drama series, Princess on a Hill, set to premiere in November 2024.[4]
Casting
[edit]The cast was revealed on 14 October 2024 by Showmax, following the release of the official trailer for Princess on a Hill,[5] with a line-up of Onyinye Odokoro, Bimbo Manuel, Efa Iwara, Mimi Chaka, Ireti Doyle, Femi Jacobs, Andrew Yaw Bunting, and Norbert Young.[6]
Premiere and release
[edit]On 14 October 2024, Showmax released the official trailer for Princess on a Hill.[5] On 30 October 2024, Showmax announced the premiere of Princess on a Hill to be screened on Thursday, 7 November 2024 at the 13th edition of Africa International Film Festival.[7][8] On 7 November 2024, Princess on a Hill was released on Showmax.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (3 September 2024). "Nigerian Drama 'Princess on a Hill' Set at Showmax, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Falade, Tomi (9 November 2024). "Inside Out With Princess On A Hill's Abiola Sobo And Tolu Ajayi". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer (20 November 2024). "Zara's rise in Princess on a Hill, Nollywood's new corporate drama". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Eti-Inyene, Brooks. "AMVCA-winning filmmaker, Tolu Ajayi teams with Abiola Sobo for a Showmax original". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b Eti-Inyene, Brooks. "See trailer for Showmax original 'Princess on a Hill' premiering this November". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer (21 November 2024). "Veteran star Bimbo Manuel talks power, regret and African values". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer (30 October 2024). "Showmax Nigerian Original Princess on a Hill to screen at AFRIFF 2024". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (9 November 2024). "AFRIFF 2024: Showmax premieres 'Princess on a Hill' in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer (10 October 2024). "Showmax's Nigerian Original Princess on a Hill lands 7 November". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 November 2024.