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Real Housewives of Lagos: Meet the Nigerian stars

The Real Housewives franchise has been hugely popular, showcasing the lifestyles of wealthy women across the world.

Now for the first time, a series set in Nigeria has been launched, featuring several of Lagos's most glamorous socialites.

BBC Africa spoke to two of them - Chioma Ikokwu and Toyin Lawani-Adebayo.

Filmed by Ifiokabasi Ettang

Produced by Aaron Akinyemi, Keisha Gitari, Miriam O'Donkor and Mark Sedgwick

The Real Housewives of Lagos trailer was provided by Showmax.

21 April 2022

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