Femi Odugbemi shoots star-studded series, ‘Battleground’

Nollywood producer and Director, Femi Odugbemi is set to hit TV screens with a new soap opera titled ‘Battleground’.

A collaboration between the filmmaker and Africa Magic, ‘Battleground’ revolves around the controversial and extremely wealthy patriarch of the Badmus family and tells the story of power, love, deceit, and intrigue.

The hour-long programme features an interesting mix of talents; from theatre thespians to music and of course Nollywood stars.

Among those featured in the production are Joke Silva, Adebayo Salami, aka Oga Bello, Gbenga Titiloye, Jide Kosoko, Kunle Coker, Ini Dima-Okojie, Yinka Davies, Yeni Kuti, Steve Ogunleye, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Zara Ejorh, Shaffy, Ozzy, Francis Onwochei, Hauwa Allahbura, Keturah King and others.

According to information, screen and audio bigwigs will make cameo appearances every week.

Some of Odugbemi’s notable works include ‘Gidi Blues’, TV movie, ‘Mama Put’ and Tinsel, one of Africa Magic’s longest-running and most consistent television soap opera.

His latest work, ‘Battleground’ is expected to hit the TV Screens from May 1, 2017.