Real Housewives fans have seen what ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, Jersey, Durban, and Melbourne have brought to TV, and now the party arrives in Lagos, Nigeria. As Lagosians know, “ain’t no party like a Lagos party!” The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) premiered on 8 April 2022, on Showmax.
The new series gives a peek into the opulent and oh-so-extra lifestyle of some of Lagos’s most influential women living their lives in the City – from shopping sprees, parties, traveling, and competition with other women within their social circles. This show comes with all the drama and gbas gbos you can expect from the popular franchise. So who are the real housewives of Lagos cast members?
RHOL: Carolyna Hutchings
Formerly known as Carolyna Danjuma or Carolyna Ekanem, Craolyna debuted her first movie, Deadly Care, in 2004, and became a household name in Nollywood until she took a break to focus on her family. She is the CEO of Hutchings Limited, a real estate, oil and gas, and agriculture company.
She also founded Hopeville Foundation, an NGO that caters to women and children. The divorced mother of three has been quiet over the years, but made her big return to the entertainment scene with Showmax’s The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) When asked what she thought about featuring on the show, she said, “The Real Housewives of …”, an international show I’d watched before.
I was happy when I was called upon to be one of the cast, even though I was a bit sceptical because the other housewives were not revealed to me. I looked forward to meeting women from different industries and cultures, women I could learn from when it comes to business and etiquette. Overall I was happy to be on a new adventure and starting a new chapter in my life. Carolyna described her style as “classy, clean, elegant.
RHOL: Iyabo Ojo
Iyabo Ojo is a popular Nollywood actress, movie producer, entrepreneur, TikTok sensation, and brand influencer. She founded Pinkies Foundation, and is also CEO of Fepris Limited. Iyabo is a divorced mother of two. “It’s the exposure for me and getting to know more people, meet more people, and interact with more ladies like myself. I was also super excited to join the cast because I wasn’t expecting it to come through.
I was just super-excited, and I couldn’t wait to meet everyone else. I was so nosy and wanted to know who the housewives were” she said about how she feels to be a cast member on the show. When asked about her style, the muliti-talented mother of two said “My style is very casual, very me.”
RHOL: Chioma Ikokwu
Chioma Ikokwu is a renowned lawyer, co-founder, and CEO of the luxury hair brand Good Hair Ltd. The Lagos socialite also co-owns a restaurant and lounge called Brass and Copper, and runs a women and children-focused charity called the Goodway foundation.
Chioma is known on social media for her fashion, luxurious lifestyle, and influence. She is the only cast member of the reality show that has never been married and does not have kids. On how she feels about being on the show, she said, “I thought it was an exciting opportunity when I heard about the Real Housewives of Lagos. I mean, who doesn’t know Real Housewives?
First of all, I was like, umm but I’m not married, so it doesn’t make any sense. I’m not technically a housewife. Then I decided, “actually let’s see what happens. Let’s see what opportunities it presents. Let’s see what the other ladies are saying. Maybe they could add value to my life or perhaps I could add to theirs” Chioma calls her style “classy, sophisticated, and sometimes edgy.”
RHOL: Toyin Lawani-Adebayo
Toyin Lawani-Adebayo is a renowned celebrity stylist, fashion designer, and business mogul who owns 33 businesses at Tiannah’s Place Empire. She is the author of The Business Mogul Guide. The serial entrepreneur also runs a charity organisation called The Toyin Lawani Foundation, which offers yearly scholarship programs for people who want to learn the art of fashion and styling.
She also trains and empowers physically challenged candidates. Talking about how she feels to be aReal Housewife of Lagos, she said, “It was more about women empowerment, strong women doing their things differently. It’s a platform where they can showcase themselves more. Many people also know I had my reality show, Tiannah’s Empire.
I wanted to see other women in another light because it’s easy when you see people on social media. They sell themselves to you in a certain way, but when you mingle with them, you get to see them for who they are. I wanted to do that because there’s only one Tiannah.” About her style, Toyin says, “You can’t put me in a box. I’m crazy, edgy, fun, and I can be classy. I can be anything, but you can’t put me in a box. I’m dramatic, edgy, gagarish, mad, but always classy.”
RHOL: Laura Ikeji-Kanu
Laura Ikeji-Kanu is an author, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. She is married to former Super Eagles star, Christopher Kanu and they have two kids together. She is the author of How to Make Money on Instagram. Speaking about how it feels to be on the show, Laura said, “I was very excited. I thought it would be effortless, but it’s not easy having people come and see your space, mainly because I’m private.
I don’t allow many people in my space. I’ve done that now, and they know what I’ve been hiding for years. People don’t know that I have my other side. I’m always laughing and playing, but I have another side. This show has brought me out, so I want to apologise in advance.” When asked about her style, she said “My style is edgy. My style is not forced. I don’t care about the bling-bling; it’s not my thing. My style is futuristic, young, fun, edgy and vogue.”
RHOL: Mariam Trimmer
Mariam Timmer is a PR expert and chief executive director at Six Sixteen Agency. She’s the creative director at Lure Fashion Limited, an online retail fashion line. Mariam is also an online content creator, YouTuber and an entrepreneur. She is married to John Timmer, and they share a beautiful daughter together. There is no interview with Showmax on Mariam’s profile on the website, but fans can get to more about her as they follow the show.
In true Lagos style, these beautiful and influential women will be serving up all the high fashion, luxury, drama and power moves the Teal Housewives franchise is globally known for.
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