Losing Control (TV series)
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| Losing Control | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ikechukwu Onyeka |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Emem Isong |
| Production companies | Royal Arts Academy, ROK Studios |
| Original release | |
| Release | 21 February 2015 |
Losing Control is a 2015 Nigerian television series produced by Rok Studios & Royal Arts Academy and directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka.[1] The series debuted on 21 February 2015 on iROKOtv. The first two seasons of the series are broadcast on the ROK channels on Sky UK[2] and DStv[3]
Synopsis
[edit]An out of work squatter disguises herself as a man in order to deceitfully gain employment, only to find herself entangled in a web of unrequited love and murder.[4]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Mary Remmy Njoku as Vanilla, a cynical young woman who claims she doesn't "do love," but has somehow managed to fall in love with Kunle, the man she is dating.
- Joseph Benjamin as Kunle Adetokunbo, a married man and father-to-be who is having an affair with Vanilla. Kunle is the MD of an oil company and often uses work as an excuse to step out on his wife.
- Mary Lazarus as Uche Okafor, an unemployed young woman who is desperately seeking work after dozens of unsuccessful job interviews. She rejects her friend Vanilla's suggestion of becoming a runs girl and instead opts to disguise herself as a man in order to land a job.
- Venita Akpofure (season 1) as Coco, a temperamental young woman and survivor of childhood trauma. She and Vanilla share a one-bedroom apartment. Sylvia Oluchy plays the role of Coco in season 2.
- Michael Godson as Allen, Coco and Vanilla's next-door neighbor. A kind and thoughtful young man, Allen has a persistent crush on Coco, despite her rejection of his advances.
- Susan Peters as Mrs. Ade, the head of HR at Kunle's company.
- Udeze Onyinye as Lily, Kunle's wife.
- Mena Sodje in season 2 & 3 as Nurse Ada, Kunle's favorite nurse.
- Kachi Nnochiri as Eric
- Eddie Watson as Bayo
- Etinosa Idemudia as Marita
References
[edit]- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Losing Control: Royal Arts Academy filming season 2, 3 of series". Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Rok Studios Launches Nollywood TV Channel on Sky". ResponseSource Press Release Wire. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "ROK Studios: Nollywood channel to launch on DSTV – Atlantic Reporter". atlanticreporter.com. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "iROKOtv | Losing Control". iROKOtv. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
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