26 November 2019
Forbidden
Forbidden is a Nigerian drama series that has captured the attention of fans across Africa.
Produced by Africa Magic, the story revolves around two lovers, Demilade Doregos and Enitan Olanipekun, who work together. They’ve been keeping their relationship on the down-low; that is, until Demilade’s ex, Becky, decides to share a picture of the two wrapped in a steamy embrace with the media and blogs.
Not only is their relationship against company policy, but it earns the wrath of Demilade’s dad, who heads up the powerful Doregos clan. Even worse, the matriarch of the family, Eboh, decides to get involved and her guile and cunning knows no boundaries!
Look out for strong performances from Kunle Remi, Theresa Edem-Isemin, Tina Mba, Toni Tones, Charles Etutebi, Sola Fosudo, Bukola Oladipupo, Pearl Okorie, Moyinoluwa Olutayo, Mofeyitoluwa Jebutu, Nengi Adoki, Malcolm Obinna Ifediora and more.
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