Celebrated Nigerian star, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is set to take Prime Video audiences on an exhilarating journey through Africa with his celebrity friends, including Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson and Zubby Michael, in a new travel series, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’.
The African Original Travel-Reality series from the stable of the streaming giant, Amazon Prime Video, scheduled for 2024, will take audiences on an exhilarating journey across Africa, uncovering hidden treasures and testing loyalties and friendships.
‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’ is a captivating showcase of camaraderie and adventure, as Ebuka undertakes the journey of a lifetime with his guys, Timini Egbuson, Zubby Michael, Jimmie Akinsola, Onoja Adole, and Alistair Englebert Preston. Together, they embark on an unforgettable VIP adventure across Africa, in a compelling series that not only transcends borders but reveals the men behind their celebrity personas.
The all-star cast ignites their spirit of exploration, personalities clash and tempers flare in a journey across the continent that isn’t always smooth sailing.
According to the management of Prime Video, “The adventure will take the team of intrepid travellers through a variety of experiences, from exploring Africa’s most desirable destinations to delving into daring, high-adrenaline activities. Friendships will be tested, as the guys discover the magic of unity that comes alive when they … Turn Up Africa!
“This is Ebuka and Africa like you’ve never seen before! It’s an invitation for audiences to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of Africa,” said Ned Mitchell, head of MENA Originals, Prime Video. “Ebuka Turns Up Africa Is a unique celebration of Africa, brought to life by Ebuka and his top squad.”
“This journey was not only an exciting exploration of Africa, it was an opportunity for audiences to see a different side of me and the guys,” said Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. “Whilst we had a huge amount of fun and plenty of laughs, there were also some pretty intense conflicts—it was one wild adventure!”
‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’ is a Prime Video Original produced by Rapid Blue Productions Nigeria, and executive produced by Ziyanda Ngcaba and Erika Klopper.
‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’ builds on Prime Video’s commitment to delivering local and authentic African series and films to a global audience, including an exclusive overall deal with the director and producer Jáde Osiberu and her production company, Greoh Studios; and an exclusive commissioning slate deal with Nemsia Films, beginning with Breath of Life, launching later this year.
Prime Video is also the home of some of Nigeria’s biggest theatrical movies, with exclusive licencing agreements with Inkblot Studios and Anthill Studios, bringing customers box-office hits ‘King of Thieves’, ‘Hey You!’, and ‘Palava!’, as well as other TV series ‘Beyond the Veil’ and ‘Grind’, and Prime Video’s Nigerian Originals, ‘Gangs of Lagos’, ‘LOL: Last One Laughing Naija’, and ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’.
The Nigerian content joins Prime Video’s selection of global Amazon Originals and exclusive series and movies, such as ‘Gen V’, ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’, ‘The Wheel of Time’, ‘Riches’, and ‘Coming 2 America’.
Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies all available to watch on practically any device.
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