Desperate Housewives Africa to start on DSTv

By Steven Odeke

YOU have probably watched all eight seasons of popular US TV show Desperate Housewives and basked in it. Now is the time to enjoy the African version of Desperate Housewives set to hit African TV on EbonyLife (exclusive on DStv channel 165).

The show, Desperate Wives Africa, will be premiered in Lagos on April 28 and, two days later, will it be launched on TV.

It is expected to closely reflect the original multi-award winning American version with a uniquely African flavor that will enthrall viewers in a spellbinding fashion. All the scandals and intriguing drama will be on.

When an outwardly successful neighbor Rume Bello, played by Marcy Dolapo Oni, succumbs to death, her friends continue to deal with their everyday lives and, as seen through Rume's eyes, the story mysteriously unravels in a dramatic, comedic whirlwind which will have you at the edge of your seat calling for more.  

Michelle Dede portrays the character, Tari Gambadia. Her ultimate desperation is unknown at first as she competes for the attention of a new hunky neighbour who has his own ulterior motives?

Nini Wacera, portrays Ese De Souza, a housewife who struggles with maintaining the perfect family ... but will her outward impression of perfection successfully mask the disturbing dysfunction in her household? Kehinde Bankole, as Kiki Obi, continues a rather sordid and sleazy love affair; will her husband catch her in the act?

And Omotu Bissong, who stars as Funke Lawal, copes with life as a stay-at-home, fatigued mother of four boisterous and rambunctious children. What possibly could be her desperation?

Viewers should expect to catch all these mysteries with each evolving episode of Desperate Housewives Africa, according to Christine Service, Senior Vice President and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa comments,

"We are very excited that one of ABC's hit television series is being made for African viewers.  This is a first for the continent of Africa and we could not be more proud of what we have seen so far of Desperate Housewives Africa," she said.