Halita
| Halita | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Directed by | Dimbo Atiya, Paul Apel Papel |
| Theme music composer | Bez |
| Original languages | English Hausa |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 240 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dimbo Atiya |
| Production locations | Abuja, Jos, Nigeria |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | DStv Family channel 154 GOtv channel 2 |
| Release | 4 February 2019 – 2019 |
Halita is a Nigerian drama series set in Northern Nigeria. It has Chisom Gabriella in the leading role as the eponymous Halita and also stars Ummi Ahmed, Boma Ilamina-Eremie and Eddie Madaki. It premiered on Africa Magic Family, DStv channel 154 and GOtv channel 2 on February 4, 2019.[1]
Plot summary
[edit]Halita is the story of a 19-year-old village girl who is forced to leave the village in order to send money home when her mother Rebecca, takes ill. She is promised a job as a secretary but by fate, she ends up in the Zamani home and her fortunes take a turn.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Chisom Gabriella Agoawuike as Halita
- Ummi Ahmed as Matilda Rishante
- Boma Ilamina-Eremie as Sarki 'King' Zamani
- Bassey Ekpo Bassey as Kaza Zamani
- David Adoga as Bobai Zamani
- Patrick Otoro as Dabot, Halita’s father
- Tosan Edremoda Ugbeye as Uwani Rishante
- Mofe Duncan as Adi Rishante
- Eddie Madaki as Hassan
- Onyinye Ezekwe as Dosha Zamani
- Matt Alkali as Dareng
- Sophie Alakija as Altine
Production and release
[edit]At a media screening of the first episode in Lagos, the Channel Director of Africa Magic described Halita as a tale of family, fortune and fame.[1] It streams on Showmax and was listed as one of the most streamed shows of 2020.[2][3][4]
Matt Alkali died while filming on set on 24 March 2020.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ilo, Xenia (2019-01-31). "New Nollywood drama 'Halita' set to hit airwaves | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Adebayo, Segun (2020-04-26). "Why 'Halita' is a must watch on Showmax". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-01-11). "Showmax's 10 most-watched Nigerian shows/movies in 2020". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Oyinki, Stephanie (2020-07-22). "The 10 Most Watched Shows on Showmax in Nigeria". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ^ Oamen, Samuel. "Nine Nollywood actor/actresses who died in 2020". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-03-12.