
The Real Housewives of Abuja episode 1 recap: Fight, Bond girl party and making it in Abuja
The Real Housewives of Abuja episode 1 is finally here, and the drama is too much for us to handle. Didn’t they say Abuja people are chill? The drama here is plenty! There is a fight from the first episode involving someone’s mother, but before we get to that, let’s tell you what these women are bringing to you. They are giving fashion, soft-life and a few lessons about making it in Abuja.
Here are the juiciest moments from the first episode.
Tutupie is the ultimate Abuja babe
You know a Lagos babe by their admiration for pasta. For Abuja babes, Tutupie is the formula: Be wealthy and luxurious, but ultimately, be about the soft life.
“I am a chill person,” she tells us. “You are never going to catch me saying, ‘oh, I’m stressed out.’ I’m brought to this life to chill.”
Me too, girl. Me too!
Watch The Real Housewives of Abuja videos online
Samantha’s pink Bond-themed mysterious party
The main event in this first episode is Samantha’s mysterious party with giant posters of her pictures outside the hall. The theme says Bond girl but the decoration is Barbie-like and pink. Hmm.
“I walk in and it is all pinky, nothing to do with Bond, but okay girl!” Tutupie observes. If you think that’s a shade, wait for Arafat’s comment. “[I] burst into the hall and I’m like, ‘wow! The décor is amazing … for a three-year-old Barbie-girl birthday party.’”
The shades didn’t stop there, but you gotta watch the episode to see the drama the housewives unleashed at the party on The Real Housewives of Abuja.
Tutupie and Samantha give us the Abuja update
Everyone knows the Buj is Nigeria’s Canaan, a city flowing with money and power. Getting the proper connection can make one for life, but how does one get that connection?
“To make it in Abuja, I think you need to have the right plug,” Tutupie advises. “You need to have one of them people that will put you on.” Samantha offers us more insight. “Anyone can make it here,” she proclaims. “To break into the Abuja elite circle, you have to be hard-working … and those who are smart simply marry the rich. Go figure.”
If someone should know, it is Samantha. Where she comes from, money isn’t a problem and is never in short supply.
Arafat is our residential Jesus girl
Yes, she likes to party and teaches pole dancing, but baby girl is for Jesus. “As much as I love to party, I’m also a Jesus girl,” she tells us. “And I don’t see anything wrong in being a Jesus girl and partying. I am all about balance; I balance the two.”
For her, pole dancing is all about empowering the girls. She wants to help women feel great about themselves, help them get their sexy back! “I love how the women feel when I have helped them.”
PS: She wants you guys to know pole dancing isn’t the same as being a stripper. All episodes of The Real Housewives of Abuja are streaming on Showmax.
More like this
Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film
Kenyan screen legend Godfrey Odhiambo talks about his role as Edward, the patriarch of the Sonoko family on Showmax Original crime drama Reckless.

Love Island Games S1-2
Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.

Thelma (2024)
Scammers meet their match in Thelma, played by June Squibb: after getting duped, the 93-year-old sets out to reclaim what was taken from her.

Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (2023)
Filmed in Boston, Emmy-winning comedian Sarah Silverman returns with her second comedy special for HBO since 2013.

Minne Kariuki on Single Kiasi, motherhood and being a “gold digger”
New mom Minne Kariuki is back for Single Kiasi S4! Catch new episodes of the fan-favourite drama on Showmax every Wednesday.

Chicago PD S12
Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Single Kiasi S1-4
Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca are three close friends living in Nairobi, each with their own troubles. Stream new episodes only on Showmax.

Stream the biggest 2025 Emmy winners on Showmax
The Pitt, Hacks and Somebody Somewhere are among the stand-outs of the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards - all available to stream on Showmax.
Catch all the glitz and glam
It's getting real in Nairobi too
All the drama from The Real Housewives of Durban
Latest Stories

The clash of the new number 9s: Gyökeres vs Woltemade

Red vs Blue: Showmax Premier League serves up a blockbuster weekend

Blockbuster Premier League weekend: Red vs Blue

Showmax presents September 5: A riveting look at a pivotal moment in news history

From doubt to dynamo: Micky van de Ven's rise at Tottenham

Mhlongo's bold prediction: Pirates to clinch MTN8 Title for a fourth year running

Glory awaits: From MTN8 Kings to Manchester's Crown, football's biggest stage is on Showmax

Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist

The best Premier League signings of 2025's summer window

What to watch on Showmax in Kenya in September 2025

Alexander Isak a great option for LFC's attack, say former Liverpool striker David Ngog

Kate and Annie take charge in Ten Pound Poms Season 2

First look: Single Kiasi returns for Season 4

Radio queen Cess Mutungi to host The Mommy Club NBO reunion

Vilakazi's verdict: Sundowns to "edge it" in high-stakes MTN8 semi-final

Rivalries reignite in thrilling Premier League games on Showmax

5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1
.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes

5 new reality shows on Showmax in August

The Big 6ix on new Premier League season and their SA adventure

Will anyone stop the champs? Booth on Downs' quest for a 9th title

The curtain rises: Wembley Showdown - LFC vs Crystal Palace

Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist: 23-29 September 2025

Showmax PL kicks off football fiesta with MTN8 quarter-finals