Comedian Yaw brings new sitcom 'Sparadise' to Lagos
Leading Chinese Pay TV, Startimes has teamed up with famous comedian Steve Onu, better known as "Yaw", to produce a sitcom called "Sparadise".
The sitcom, a Star Times original production said to have 63 episodes, premiered Thursday in Lagos.
The new series is developed with satirical and amusing events that reflect the daily life and gossip that transpires in a Spa.
Yaw said the series captures the plots and events that take place at a spa, from gossip to all the craziness, banter and bickering that ensues, told in a comedic way using notable comedians .
Directed by John Njamah and Patrick Nkamiang, the comedy series was written by Yaw, Buchi, Senator and I Save, among others. Besides, it features the original cast and crew from the famous "My Flatmates" series, such as Buchi, Yaw, Senator, Tomama, and Tony Akposheri.
For the choice of acts, Yaw said that some actors like Kunle Remi, Ngozi Nwosu, Expatriate, Buchi, Senator and Lolo were explicitly chosen for the role. He said, “So some of the characters were written for them. We auditioned last year and selected a few."
The sitcom also features comedians Ada Muorah, Bofie Itombra, Dianne Chukwu, Davidsyn Eboigbe, Ese Idia, Eseosa Benard and Godwin Ovy.
The others are Imaobong Cletus, Omotunde Adebowale, David Odiaka Onyeka Favour, Onukwube Chukwube and Roby Ekpo.
ReasoningYaw said the sitcom debuted on ST Nollywood Plus Channel on StarTimes.
The StarTimes-ON Thursday mobile app was created for the web and depicts everyday reality delivered differently using comic strips.
When asked why he chose to shoot a comedy series, Yaw replied:
“Whether we like it or not, we never laugh enough with the state of things in the country. We need more. I think we can never have enough music. We never have enough musicians.
So far, it has 63 episodes. And it would work every day on StarTimes. The central part of the series was filmed in Lekki, Lagos”.
Also speaking, Alex Jian, the Managing Director of StarTimes Nigeria, claimed that the entertainment provider is delivering on its promises to develop original content locally to give Nollywood fans something juicier to enjoy at an affordable price.
Tunde Aina, the chief operating officer of StarTimes, added that the company, which started a decade ago, has always had to buy content to air on the station.
Explains, "We've always needed a sitcom that helps with loyalty. It also helps with relaxation. We got so many offers, but Yaw's was better. Heaven reflects what's happening in different houses. Sparadise is our latest, but we'll have more soon."
RadioYaw, best known as a radio presenter with Wazobia FM, Lagos, said despite his foray into acting and productions, he still keeps his day job as he has managed to find a balance.
He said, "I do my radio work in the morning, and when I'm done with the radio, I'm a free man. The way our job is you're free. They believe you should go do other things to refresh your head, so you don't stay in one space too long. You'll be tired.
I do more film production now, even if it's more demanding. While you can quickly wrap up a three to six man play, my head is spinning every day in film production because it's harder”.
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Leading Chinese Pay TV, Startimes has teamed up with famous comedian Steve Onu, better known as "Yaw", to produce a sitcom called "Sparadise".
The sitcom, a Star Times original production said to have 63 episodes, premiered Thursday in Lagos.
The new series is developed with satirical and amusing events that reflect the daily life and gossip that transpires in a Spa.
Yaw said the series captures the plots and events that take place at a spa, from gossip to all the craziness, banter and bickering that ensues, told in a comedic way using notable comedians .
Directed by John Njamah and Patrick Nkamiang, the comedy series was written by Yaw, Buchi, Senator and I Save, among others. Besides, it features the original cast and crew from the famous "My Flatmates" series, such as Buchi, Yaw, Senator, Tomama, and Tony Akposheri.
For the choice of acts, Yaw said that some actors like Kunle Remi, Ngozi Nwosu, Expatriate, Buchi, Senator and Lolo were explicitly chosen for the role. He said, “So some of the characters were written for them. We auditioned last year and selected a few."
The sitcom also features comedians Ada Muorah, Bofie Itombra, Dianne Chukwu, Davidsyn Eboigbe, Ese Idia, Eseosa Benard and Godwin Ovy.
The others are Imaobong Cletus, Omotunde Adebowale, David Odiaka Onyeka Favour, Onukwube Chukwube and Roby Ekpo.
ReasoningYaw said the sitcom debuted on ST Nollywood Plus Channel on StarTimes.
The StarTimes-ON Thursday mobile app was created for the web and depicts everyday reality delivered differently using comic strips.
When asked why he chose to shoot a comedy series, Yaw replied:
“Whether we like it or not, we never laugh enough with the state of things in the country. We need more. I think we can never have enough music. We never have enough musicians.
So far, it has 63 episodes. And it would work every day on StarTimes. The central part of the series was filmed in Lekki, Lagos”.
Also speaking, Alex Jian, the Managing Director of StarTimes Nigeria, claimed that the entertainment provider is delivering on its promises to develop original content locally to give Nollywood fans something juicier to enjoy at an affordable price.
Tunde Aina, the chief operating officer of StarTimes, added that the company, which started a decade ago, has always had to buy content to air on the station.
Explains, "We've always needed a sitcom that helps with loyalty. It also helps with relaxation. We got so many offers, but Yaw's was better. Heaven reflects what's happening in different houses. Sparadise is our latest, but we'll have more soon."
RadioYaw, best known as a radio presenter with Wazobia FM, Lagos, said despite his foray into acting and productions, he still keeps his day job as he has managed to find a balance.
He said, "I do my radio work in the morning, and when I'm done with the radio, I'm a free man. The way our job is you're free. They believe you should go do other things to refresh your head, so you don't stay in one space too long. You'll be tired.
I do more film production now, even if it's more demanding. While you can quickly wrap up a three to six man play, my head is spinning every day in film production because it's harder”.
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