Battleground
Written byPearl Osibu
Kemi Adesoye
Ayoade Adeyanju
Lani Aisida
Bode Asiyanbi
Directed byYemi Morafa
Mike-Steve Adeleye
Sampson Afolabi-Johnson
George Sunom Kura
Uduak-Obong Patrick
StarringGbenga Titiloye
Shaffy Bello
Yinka Davies
Ini Dima-Okojie
Hauwa Alhbura

Chike
Ozzy Agu
Joke Silva
Francis Onwuche
Nonso Bassey
Okey Uzoeshi
Country of originNigeria
Original languages
  • English
  • Nigerian Pidgin [1]
No. of series2
No. of episodes410 episodes[1]
Production
Running time30 minutes[1]
Original release
NetworkAfrica Magic
Release7 May 2017 (2017-05-07) 
5 September 2018 (2018-09-05)

Battleground is Africa Magic telenovela[2] Nigeria series starring Joke Silva, Shaffy Bello, Yinka Davies, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ozzy Agu, Nonso Bassey, Chike, Hauwa Alhbura, Gbenga Titiloye, Francis Onwuche, and Okey Uzoeshi.[3] In its final season, Waje was recurred to join the cast.[4]

Synopsis

They might be exceptionally wealthy and powerful but the Badmus family’s love for one another is put to the test when an unfortunate series of events leads to greed and power struggles within their ranks. It’s a classic tale of love and war that’s sure to be a thrilling watch.[3]

Cast

Main cast

  • Joke Silva as Mama Egba
  • Shaffy Bello as Adaora Badmus
  • Yinka Davies as Cissy Jack Badmus
  • Ini Dima-Okojie as Teni Badmus
  • Hauwa Alhbura as Ayo Badmus
  • Gbenga Titiloye as Kolade Badmus
  • Chike as Mayowa Badmus
  • Ozzy Agu as Michael Ige Williams
  • Francis Onwuche as Peter Ige Williams
  • Nonso Bassey as Dr. Emeka Kalu
  • Okey Uzoeshi as Ola Badmus
  • Daniel Etim Effiong as Evander Obi

Recurring

Writers

  • Ayoade Adeyanju (2017-2018) - (unknown episodes)
  • Lani Aisida (2017-2018) - (unknown episodes)
  • Pearl Osibu (2017-2018) - (unknown episodes)
  • Bode Asiyanbi (2018) - (unknown episodes)

Directors

  • Mike-Steve Adeleye - (unknown episodes)
  • Sampson Afolabi-Johnson - (unknown episodes)
  • George Sunom Kura - (unknown episodes)
  • Yemi Morafa - (Episode 100)
  • Uduak-Obong Patrick - (unknown episodes)

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
12607 May 2017 (2017-05-07)
21502018

Season 1 (2017)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
100100TBAYemi MorafaUnknown15 September 2017 (2017-09-15)
Kolade, who had promised to take charge in the 99th episode, lose his position as the CEO of BBP. He resumes work at BBP, ready to humiliate Danlami and nominate Alhaji Tanko Ali as a member of the board. Unfortunately for Kolade, Danlami, thanks to his wife Hadiza, has something up his sleeves. He reveals to members of the board that Kolade is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and has been meeting in secret with a rival company; therefore, he cannot continue to run the company. Kolade nominates Teniola Bhadmus as the next CEO of the company, while another member of the board nominates Danlami. They all get to vote and the latter emerges the winner.[5]

Season 2 (2018)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
410150"Battle Ground Final Showdown"UnknownUnknown5 September 2018 (2018-09-05)
The general and Ola get to the location where Ayo is supposed to be kept and there is a gunfight between The general's men and Godwin's people. Alabama is outside the building when Adze called for an update. He informs Adze they are still there and haven’t heard anything yet. At that point, one of the detectives calls to inform Alabama that Tes is sitting on a bomb but the detonator might be outside and he should search for it. The exact moment Alabama is about searching, a shoot-out occurs.

Broadcast history

The film premiered on Showmax on 9 December 2020.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Battleground". www.multichoicestudios.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. "Battleground". Africa Magic. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Get the SCOOP! Joke Silva, Shaffy Bello, Yinka Davies & More star in Africa Magic's New Drama Series "Battleground" Premiering Today". BellaNaija. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  4. "Battleground season 2". M-Net. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  5. izuzu, chibumga (16 September 2017). "Show's 100th episode is more engaging, intense than ever". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  6. "Live stream Torera, Kumapayi, Battleground and all your favourite Africa Magic Yoruba movies on Showmax". Showmax Stories. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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