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Your reactions to the Uriri premiere

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01 January 2025
Here's what you had to say about the action-packed launch of the drama series Uriri.
Uriri Season 1

Premiered on 30 December,Β the first episode ofΒ Africa Magic Showcase’s UririΒ was nothing short of intenseβ€”so much so that social media couldn’t stop talking about it! From the breathtaking display ofΒ Urhobo cultureΒ to the gripping drama, here’s what you loved most about the premiere:

The Stunning Montage

Uriri’s opening montage paid homage to theΒ Urhobo people, beautifully weaving in key elements that will shape the story as it unfolds. Viewers couldn’t get enough of theΒ cinematic visualsΒ and cultural richness!

The Star-Studded Cast

FromΒ Osarehia Orosanya (Serome)Β toΒ Philip Asaya (Ovie), Uriri brings together familiar faces fromΒ The Theory of Breakfast,Β Masquerades of Aniedo,Β Italo, andΒ Slum King.Β Their return to the screen had fans hyped!

The Mysterious Erivwin

Known asΒ Oto Egba’s witch doctor, Erivwin made an unforgettable first impression with herΒ spiritual giftsβ€”reading people’s futures right from episode one! While some felt she was overstepping when sheΒ offered Serome a glimpse into her fate, others were eager to see if her visions would come true.

The Shocking Bloodshed

The momentΒ Ovie killed the Benin emissaryΒ sent shockwaves through social media. While some fansΒ justified the act after the emissary insulted the King and his wife, others thought Ovie should have kept his temper in check.Β Did the emissary and his men deserve their fate?Β 

The Okakuro’s Power Moves

After Ovie let his rage take over,Β his right-hand manβ€”the Okakuroβ€”stepped in to clean up the mess.Β The master strategistΒ orchestrated a planΒ to shift the blame by disposing of the emissary’s entourage in a neighboring town. HisΒ problem-solving skillsΒ left viewers in awe, solidifying him as a character to watch!

Missed the premiere? Β Reconnect now onΒ #MyDStv orΒ #MyGOtv to catch all the drama and streamΒ UririΒ on theΒ DStv Stream app orΒ GOtv Stream app.Β 

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