Meet the Real Housewives of Abuja

Showmax, a video streaming service, has premiered ‘The Real Housewives of Abuja‘, its latest original, in an event well attended by celebrities.

Some of the dignitaries present at the event were Thami Mseleku, South African high commissioner to Nigeria; Ivie Okujaye, an actor; Jackie B, a former housemate of Big Brother Naija; and Oby Ohakim, an entrepreneur and influencer.

The premiere was hosted by Hawa Magaji, the media personality, and was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the federal capital territory (FCT).

The show follows the lives of Arafa, Comfort Booth, OJ Posharella, Princess Jecoco, Samantha Homossany and Tutupie.

Arafa

Born in Russia, Arafa is a graduate of Theatre Arts and French as well as a mother of two children.

Describing herself as a “Jesus baby”, Arafa is the owner of Selara Stiletto, a female-only pole dance studio located in the FCT.

Speaking during the premiere, Arafa said she will be “keeping it real” on the show.

“I was very excited and scared at the same time. My outward appearance doesn’t necessarily match my [inward self]. I don’t like attention. I am excited to be on the platform,” the dance pole instructor said.

Comfort Booth

Booth is a lawyer, a talk show host and describes herself as a “foodie”.

Speaking about her career, the lawyer said: “So when you put in the years. You get to a level where you look for the briefs and lay it out and your juniors run it — and I have a fantastic partner who is quite different from me.

“She always allows me to express myself.”

OJ Posharella

OJ Posharella, born Ojoma Sule, is the CEO of the Posharella Group of Companies.

A self-acclaimed “minister of happiness”, Posharella said she will be showcasing African royalty on the show.

“I feel like I need to showcase African royalty and elegance and poise and keep it lighter and still stay stylish,” she said.

“You should be expecting an honest woman. I’m here to cheer women on. No drama, elegance and poise and vibes.”

Princess Jecoco

The Borno-born lawyer is an influencer, content creator, hotelier, and a mother of two children.

She is the managing director of the Sefcon Group of Hotels and the president of the Umu Asa Cultural Association, an association established for the preservation of the Igbo culture.

Samantha Homossany

Born and raised in Benue, Homossany is married to an Abuja-based Israeli millionaire.

Her marriage is blessed with four children. The creative director of Zohi Taglit describes herself as a “loyal friend” and an introvert sometimes.

Tutupie

Tutupie is a chef and event curator who was born in Borno, north-eastern part of the country.

The chef describes the FCT as a very lively city.

“You know how people believe Abuja is boring – I have partners, I have female partners and we decided to like a girl group, have our own crowd and make money out of it,” she said.

“I knew I was going to have my own reality show.”

Watch the trailer below: