15 January 2025
The Real Housewives of Lagos S3 breaks Showmax record
Episode 1 of The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) Season 3 has set a new Showmax record for the most first-day views in Nigeria and Ghana, breaking its own record set in Season 2.
The Africa Magic Original premiered as a fast-follow release on Monday, 13 January on Showmax. The reality series was the third most streamed title on Showmax across Africa on its first day of release. Social media conversations on the reality TV show also saw the hashtag #RHOLagos peak at number one on the X trends list in Nigeria.
“This reaffirms our audience’s love for local content and authentic representation!”, said Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria.
Tejumola added: “The Real Housewives of Lagos continues to drive meaningful engagement in Nigeria and across Africa due to its relatable storytelling, rich cultural display and engaging cast. We are absolutely thrilled to present this third season and look forward to an exciting run.”
Watch the trailer for The Real Housewives of Lagos S3
This season promises to be the most extravagant yet, showcasing Lagos’ vibrant culture and dazzling lifestyle. Fan favourites Laura Ikeji Kanu, Mariam Timmer, and Carolyna Hutchings are back with their dynamic personalities and dramatic twists ,alongside three bold new additions: beauty queen and entrepreneur Dabota Lawson, beauty mogul and influencer Adeola “Diiadem” Adeyemi, and media personality Sophia Momodu.
The Real Housewives franchise is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. All the episodes of The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-2 are available to binge on Showmax, including the dramatic reunions, while the new episodes of Season 3 land every Monday as a fast-follow from Africa Magic.
Join the conversation this season by following Showmax Nigeria on social media and using the hashtag #RHOLagos.
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