Tinsel to feature AY as TV series crosses 3000th episode

By Gbenga BadaAFRICAS longest-running drama series, Tinsel, will cross its 3000th episode on Thursday 21 January 2021.The 3000th episode will feature a guest appearance from prominent Nigerian comedian, AY Makun.The drama series, which has served both as a launchpad for many of Africas best-known faces on television and a rebirth for some veterans, is one of the most popular on the Africa Magic channel.Commenting on this major milestone, Channel Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said: Our local content story cannot be complete without a mention of our flagship soap opera, Tinsel. We are indeed happy to hit the 3000th episode mark of this stellar series. At MultiChoice, we remain committed to growing and promoting local content and talents as we continue to expand the boundaries of African film and television production. Tinsel owes its longevity to its amazing cast, stellar directing, multifaceted storyline, and high production values.Tinsel, which is widely considered the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times, also won an Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for the Best M-Net original drama series in 2017.Launched in 2008, Tinsel has reimagined African soap opera, drawing audiences in with its intriguing storyline which speaks to love, influence, and scandal set against the backdrop of the Nigerian film industry.Over the years, Tinsel has featured Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Iretiola Doyle, Victor Olaotan, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Yul Edochie, and many more.
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