Halita

*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 4 February 2019.

Plot summary

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

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

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. It streams on Showmax and was listed as one of the most streamed shows of 2020.

Matt Alkali died while filming on set on 24 March 2020.

References

1 2 Ilo, Xenia (31 January 2019). "New Nollywood drama 'Halita' set to hit airwaves | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
↑ Adebayo, Segun (26 April 2020). "Why 'Halita' is a must watch on Showmax". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
↑ Nwogu, Precious (11 January 2021). "Showmax's 10 most-watched Nigerian shows/movies in 2020". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
↑ Oyinki, Stephanie (22 July 2020). "The 10 Most Watched Shows on Showmax in Nigeria". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
↑ Oamen, Samuel. "Nine Nollywood actor/actresses who died in 2020". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 March 2021.

[:0-1] 1 2 Ilo, Xenia (31 January 2019). "New Nollywood drama 'Halita' set to hit airwaves | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

[2] Adebayo, Segun (26 April 2020). "Why 'Halita' is a must watch on Showmax". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

[3] Nwogu, Precious (11 January 2021). "Showmax's 10 most-watched Nigerian shows/movies in 2020". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

[4] Oyinki, Stephanie (22 July 2020). "The 10 Most Watched Shows on Showmax in Nigeria". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

[5] Oamen, Samuel. "Nine Nollywood actor/actresses who died in 2020". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 March 2021.