Premiered on 30 December,Β the first episode ofΒ Africa Magic Showcaseβs UririΒ was nothing short of intenseβso much so that social media couldnβt stop talking about it! From the breathtaking display ofΒ Urhobo cultureΒ to the gripping drama, hereβs what you loved most about the premiere:
The Stunning Montage
Uririβs opening montage paid homage to theΒ Urhobo people, beautifully weaving in key elements that will shape the story as it unfolds. Viewers couldnβt 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 Egbaβs witch doctor, Erivwin made an unforgettable first impression with herΒ spiritual giftsβreading peopleβs 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 Okakuroβs Power Moves
After Ovie let his rage take over,Β his right-hand manβthe Okakuroβstepped in to clean up the mess.Β The master strategistΒ orchestrated a planΒ to shift the blame by disposing of the emissaryβs entourage in a neighboring town. HisΒ problem-solving skillsΒ left viewers in awe, solidifying him as a character to watch!
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