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Prime Video to Launch African Original Series Ebuka Turns Up Africa in 2024

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Ebuka Turns Up Africa, an African Original travel-reality series starring renowned Nigerian entertainer Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, will take Prime Video viewers on an adventurous adventure across Africa, unearthing hidden treasures and putting friendships and allegiances to the test.

As Ebuka embarks on the journey of a lifetime with his buddies, Timini Egbuson, Zubby Michael, Jimmie Akinsola, Onoja Adole, and Alistair Englebert Preston, Ebuka Turns Up Africa is a compelling display of camaraderie and adventure. In a gripping series that crosses boundaries and reveals the man behind their celebrity personalities, they set out on an incredible VIP adventure together throughout Africa. In a journey across the continent that isn’t always easy sailing, personalities clash and tempers flare as our all-star group fires their spirit of exploration.

The adventure will take the team of intrepid travellers through a variety of experiences, from exploring Africa’s most desirable destinations to delving into daring, high-adrenaline activities. Friendships will be tested, as the guys discover the magic of unity that comes alive when they … Turn Up Africa!

“This is Ebuka and Africa like you’ve never seen before! It’s an invitation for audiences to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of Africa,” said Ned Mitchell, head of MENA Originals, Prime Video. “Ebuka Turns Up Africa Is a unique celebration of Africa, brought to life by Ebuka and his top squad.”

“This journey was not only an exciting exploration of Africa, it was an opportunity for audiences to see a different side of me and the guys,” said Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. “Whilst we had a huge amount of fun and plenty of laughs, there were also some pretty intense conflicts—it was one wild adventure!”

Ebuka Turns Up Africa is a Prime Video Original produced by Rapid Blue Productions Nigeria, and executive produced by Ziyanda Ngcaba and Erika Klopper.

Ebuka Turns Up Africa builds on Prime Video’s commitment to delivering local and authentic African series and films to a global audience, including an exclusive overall deal with the director and producer Jáde Osiberu and her production company, Greoh Studios; and an exclusive commissioning slate deal with Nemsia Films, beginning with Breath of Life, launching later this yearPrime Video is also the home of some of Nigeria’s biggest theatrical movies, with exclusive licencing agreements with Inkblot Studios and Anthill Studios, bringing customers box-office hits King of Thieves, Hey You!, and Palava!, as well as other TV series Beyond the Veil and Grind, and Prime Video’s Nigerian Originals, Gangs of Lagos, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, and SHE Must Be Obeyed, all for 2,300 NGN per month.

The Nigerian content joins Prime Video’s selection of global Amazon Original and Exclusive series and movies, such as Gen V, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerThe Wheel of Time, Riches, and Coming 2 America.

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