‘Shanty Town’, the new 6-part series currently showing on Netflix, is a ground-breaking Nigerian crime thriller created by Xavier Ighorodie and Chichi Nworah with a skillfully crafted character dynamics depicting a side of Lagos (and any lively metropolis) that goes unseen in daily life, starring Chidi Mokeme in the lead role as Scar.
See also: Emmanuel Ikechukwu inducted by University of Oxford
It serves up a riveting drama that instantly draw the keen viewers into the Warri underworld, an otherwise mysterious normal life filled with hustle and grit where three Lagos State hustlers join forces to take on the toughest criminal ring there is. It brings the underworld to life through the vivid characters, their hustle mentality, and their will for redemption. Audiences around the world are sure to relate to its gritty authenticity and be captivated by the adventures of Scar and his allies!
The standout cast of ‘Shanty Town’ is captivating – Shola Shobowale with her remarkable acting skills and Zubby Michael with his natural talent capture the audience’s attention. Chidi Mokeme was born ready for the lead role as Scar and with veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo as part of the star studded cast, no one can resist watching this intense drama. Alongside high profile starlets Uche Jombo, Ini Edo, Ali Nuhu, Nancy Isime, Nse ikpe-Etim, singer Peter Okoye of P-Square and Shaffy Bello.
See also: Missy Elliott showcase her African roots, long cornrows spelled out: ‘Missy’
The remarkable tale of redemption is a joint production effort by Giant Creative Media, Champion One Entertainment, and Minini Empire Production, and directed by Dimeji Ajibola. Viewers are bound to be left on the edge of their seats as they watch these high octane characters navigate their way through the ‘biggest crime ring in town’.
