Netflix Nigerian Sitcom ‘Becoming Abi’ Gets Trailer | Watch Trailer
Nigerian Netflix series “Becoming Abi,” created by and starring Bolu Essien, has given fans a sneak peek at what they can expect with a first trailer, as reported by Variety.
Inspired by real events, the six-part series is loosely based on Essien’s own experiences in the world of Nigerian advertising. It follows her character, a young, female millennial, who finds herself overcoming numerous obstacles and challenges as she ascends in a leading advertising agency in Nigeria. As she navigates her way through the cut-throat world of advertising, she must learn to co-exist with her bosses, make friends and maybe even find love.
Essien also co-directs and co-produces the series.
Juliana Olayode, Biodun Stephen, Seun Ajayi, Akah Nnani, Stan Nze, Ifeanyi Kalu, Iya Rainbow and Benita A Okojie also star.
The series was made by Essien’s Nigerian-based production company Evolving Light Studios, which she founded alongside her husband Emmanuel Essien, and distributed by Nigerian distributor FilmOne.
Essien has appeared in projects including “Dying with the King,” playing a young doctor set to be buried with a dead king, “Broken Bridges,” where she portrayed a child from an abusive home, and short film “Things That Broke Us.” She also directed and produced the documentary “Scars of Honor,” which aimed to destigmatize childbirth via caesarean section.
“The advertising and marketing world is one I can relate to,” said Essien. “I wanted to create a show that mirrors the highs and lows that young working professionals in Nigeria experience whilst on their journey to ‘Becoming.’ This was what birthed ‘Becoming Abi.’”
Watch the trailer below:
