31 March 2022
Toke Makinwa to host Showmax’s The Real Housewives of Lagos premiere
Showmax has announced multi-media personality, Toke Makinwa, as the host for the premiere of the most anticipated reality show, The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos).
Toke Makinwa is no stranger to the entertainment industry. She has hosted numerous events, owns a TV show, a radio show, and also a YouTube vlog, Toke Moments, where she discusses relationships and lifestyle.
The Real Housewives of Lagos follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamorous women in Lagos, Nigeria. The women include Carolyna Hutchings, Laura Ikeji-Kanu, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, and Mariam Timmer.
The event is planned to take place on April 2, and it promises glitz and glam in the true Lagos style. Themed ‘Eko Glam’, the RHOLagos premiere is going to be attended by big names in the entertainment industry, and multi-awarded DJ Neptune will be holding it down with the music.
Speaking on the announcement, Toke Makinwa said, “I am a big lover of reality series, and being able to host the premiere event of the Lagos edition of the international franchise is a big deal for me. I cannot wait to see all the drama and luxury the women will be bringing on the show.”
Watch Toke Makinwa chat about her career and more:
Fans of the show can join the event live on TikTok on the official Showmax pages. You can also join the conversation with the official hashtag #RHOLagos on Twitter and Instagram.
MTN Nigeria is also making it easier and more cost-effective for viewers to subscribe and watch RHOLagos on Showmax. MTN customers will be able to pay for their Showmax subscription using their airtime.
RHOLagos will be dropping exclusively on Showmax from April 8, with new episodes every week.
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