Premiered on 30 December,ย the first episode ofย Africa Magic Showcaseโs Uririย was nothing short of intenseโso much so that social media couldnโt stop talking about it! From the breathtaking display ofย Urhobo cultureย to the gripping drama, hereโs what you loved most about the premiere:
The Stunning Montage
Uririโs opening montage paid homage to theย Urhobo people, beautifully weaving in key elements that will shape the story as it unfolds. Viewers couldnโt get enough of theย cinematic visualsย and cultural richness!
The Star-Studded Cast
Fromย Osarehia Orosanya (Serome)ย toย Philip Asaya (Ovie), Uriri brings together familiar faces fromย The Theory of Breakfast,ย Masquerades of Aniedo,ย Italo, andย Slum King.ย Their return to the screen had fans hyped!
The Mysterious Erivwin
Known asย Oto Egbaโs witch doctor, Erivwin made an unforgettable first impression with herย spiritual giftsโreading peopleโs futures right from episode one! While some felt she was overstepping when sheย offered Serome a glimpse into her fate, others were eager to see if her visions would come true.
The Shocking Bloodshed
The momentย Ovie killed the Benin emissaryย sent shockwaves through social media. While some fansย justified the act after the emissary insulted the King and his wife, others thought Ovie should have kept his temper in check.ย Did the emissary and his men deserve their fate?ย
The Okakuroโs Power Moves
After Ovie let his rage take over,ย his right-hand manโthe Okakuroโstepped in to clean up the mess.ย The master strategistย orchestrated a planย to shift the blame by disposing of the emissaryโs entourage in a neighboring town. Hisย problem-solving skillsย left viewers in awe, solidifying him as a character to watch!
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