Hustle (Nigerian TV series)

Hustle
Starring	Seun Ajayi Sola Sobowale Seyi Law Stephanie Coker Dorcas Fapson Maurice Sam Elvis Poko Deborah Anugwa John Joshua Tobi Bakre Afeez Oyetoro
Country of origin	Nigeria
Original languages	English Pidgin[1]
No. of series	3
No. of episodes	120 episodes[1]
Production
Executive producers	Titi Kuti Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu
Running time	30 minutes[1]
Original release
Network	Africa Magic
Release	3 October 2016 (2016-10-03) – 8 October 2018 (2018-10-08)

Hustle is Africa Magic Nigeria television drama, and comedy^[2] series starring Seun Ajayi, Sola Sobowale, Seyi Law, Stephanie Coker, Dorcas Shola-Fapson, Maurice Sam, Elvis Poko, Deborah Anugwa, John Joshua, Afeez Oyetoro, and Tobi Bakre.

Synopsis

Hustle tells the tale of Dayo a gullible but optimistic young man who moves to Lagos with dreams of making it big. Dayo quickly learns that it is never as it seems as he comes to terms with hilariously catastrophic neighbors, an antagonistic landlady, and a shady yet loyal roommate. All these characters nonetheless share an unwavering hope for tomorrow, and they are buoyed by the "Lagos spirit", the spirit of the hustle.^[3]

Cast

• Seun Ajayi as Dayo^[4]
• Sola Sobowale as Mama Sekinat^[5]
• Seyi Law as Osere^[6]
• Stephanie Coker as Cindy
• Dorcas Shola-Fapson
• Namisi Govin Emma as Seun
• Maurice Sam as Acid
• Elvis Poko as Ochuko^[7]
• Deborah Anugwa as Sekinat
• Deborah Bassey as Rosa
• John Joshua as Razaq^[8]
• Tobi Bakre
• Afeez Oyetoro as Mr. Benson

Series overview

Series	Released	Producers
1	3 October 2016	Titi Kuti, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu
2	2 October 2017[9]	Titi Kuti, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu
3	8 October 2018[10]	Titi Kuti, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu

Broadcast history

The show premiered on 3 October 2016, on Africa Magic Urban.^[11] On 4 June 2017, Hustle began broadcasting on Africa Magic Family.^[12]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2018	City People Movie Awards	Best TV Series of the Year (English)	Nominated	[13]
2019			Nominated	[14]

References

1. "Hustle". MultiChoice Studios. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
2. "Hustle". Africa Magic. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
3. "Get the Scoop on a New TV Series "Hustle" starring Sola Sobowale, Afeez Oyetoro, Seun Ajayi, Stephanie Coker & More | Teaser". BellaNaija. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
4. "Seun Ajayi". Africa Magic – Seun Ajayi. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
5. "Sola Sobowale". Africa Magic – Sola Sobowale. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
6. "Seyi Law". Africa Magic – Seyi Law. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
7. "Elvis Poko". Africa Magic – Elvis Poko. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
8. "John Joshua". Africa Magic – John Joshua. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
9. "Get ready to Laugh Uncontrollably with Shola Sobowale & Others as Africa Magic Dramedy Hustle Season 2 Premieres tonight on DSTV". BellaNaija. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
10. "Africa Magic comedy series, Hustle, returns for a third season". The Guardian Nigeria. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
11. ogunlami, yinka (21 September 2016). "New African Magic 'dramedy' series coming to your TV screen!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
12. "Hustle airs on GOtv". The Sun Nigeria. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
13. "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST]". City People Magazine. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
14. Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (ENGLISH)". City People Magazine. Retrieved 26 January 2022.

External links

• Hustle at Africa Magic