Under the Influence (TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Wande Thomas |
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| Directed by | Wande Thomas |
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| Theme music composer | Anwuli Rose |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producer | Wande Thomas |
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| Running time | 26–36 minutes |
| Production company | UrbanGidi Showtime |
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| Network | Showmax |
| Release | 24 January 2025 |
Under the Influence is a 2025 Showmax original Nigerian Drama, created and executively produced by Wande Thomas.[1] The series stars Iremide Adeoye, Bobby Ekpe, Isioma Okey-Nwosu, Eva Ibiam, Funmbi Toye, and Dante Okere.[2]
Series overview
Each episode is released once weekly every Friday.
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 13 | January 24, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | |
Season 1 (2025)
Under the Influence revolves around Dami, the 21-year-old social media influencer whose life changes dramatically after relocating to Lagos. Suddenly in the spotlight, Dami grapples with the pressures of fame while searching for meaning and direction.[3]
Cast and characters
- Iremide Adeoye as Dami[4]
- Bobby Ekpe as Ayo[5]
- Funmbi Toye as Amaka[6]
- Dante Okere as Folarin[7]
- Isioma Okey-Nwosu as Oye[8]
- Eva Ibiam as Ivie[9]
- Idara Peniel Ekaidem as Shade
- Awe Ayobami as Rolex
Production
Filming
On 12 July 2024, Showmax announced its partnership with UrbanGidi to produce Under the Influence.[10]
Casting
On 21 January 2025, Showmax unveiled the cast of the series before season 1 began, with a line-up of Iremide Adeoye, Bobby Ekpe, Isioma Okey-Nwosu, Eva Ibiam, Funmbi Toye, and Dante Okere.[11][12]
Release
The official trailer for the first season was released on 8 January 2025.[13]
References
- ^ "Director Wande Thomas speaks on fame and identity in new series Under the Influence, now streaming on Showmax". Encomium. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Nigeria: Showmax Debuts "Under the Influence" This January". Broadcast Media Africa. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Under the Influence starts with chaos, comedy and family drama". Showmax Stories. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ C.j, Nelson. "Iremide Adeoye Embodies the Restlessness of Being Young and Nigerian in New Showmax Series". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Under the Influence star Bobby Ekpe on social media drama". Showmax Stories. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Under the Influence: Funmbi Oguntoye on the price of fame". Showmax Stories. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Dante Okere plays the villain in Showmax's Under the Influence". Showmax Stories. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Isioma Okey-Nwosu in Under the Influence: "I'm not easily swayed"". Showmax Stories. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Eva Ibiam on love and Lagos pop culture on Under the Influence". Showmax Stories. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "UrbanGidi and Showmax partner for new show Under the Influence". Showmax Stories. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of Showmax's upcoming series Under the Influence". Showmax Stories. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Meet the Cast of Showmax's Exciting New Series Under the Influence". BellaNaija. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Watch the trailer for Nigerian Showmax series Under the Influence". Showmax Stories. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.