Sadau Sisters S1
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Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.
Sadau Sisters follows the lives of actress Rahama Sadau and her three sisters – Aisha, Fatima, and Zaina. As they navigate the intricacies of sisterhood, not only do they discover gripping facts about each other, but they also get to deal with past family traumas and controversies in hopes of finding healing.
Set against the background of strong religious and cultural beliefs, the debut season will see the sisters reunite in a new home and city – a move that uncovers many secrets about their family.
Stream Sadau Sisters now, with new episodes dropping every week.
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