Diiche

Last updated
Diiche
Diiche cover.jpg
Genre
Created byIfeanyi Barbara Chidi
Directed by
  • James Omokwe
  • Tolu Ajayi
  • Fiyin Gambo
  • Ifeoma Chukwuogo
Starring
Country of origin Nigeria
Original languages
No. of series1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJames Omokwe
Running time39-59 minutes
Production company Feemo
Original release
Network Showmax
Release29 September (2022-09-29) –
3 November 2022 (2022-11-03)

Diiche [1] is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original thriller television series directed by James Omokwe, and co-directed by Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo, and Ifeoma Chukwuogo. The series is best known to be Nigerian first Showmax Original television series, starring Daniel K Daniel, Efa Iwara, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Frank Konwea, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kalu Ikeagwu, Chinyere Wilfred, and Gloria Anozie-Young.

Contents

Plot

Diiche lay emphasis on the soon-to-be-married celebrity couples, in connection to the death of Odiiche's (Uzoamaka Onuoha) fiancé Nnamdi (Daniel K Daniel), at their engagement party on a private beach, which springs up the storyline of who killed Nnamdi?. Making Odiiche, the prime suspect in the murder investigation over the death of Nnamdi, her fiancé. In the search for Nnamdi's (Daniel K. Daniel) killer, Jimi (Efa Iwara), and Ichie G Money (Kalu Ikeagwu) was tied to the crime, as well as Kesaandu (Chinyere Wilfred).

The backstory about the series is that all suspects in Diiche, are either rich or famous enough to buy their way out.

Cast

All cast on Diiche credit adapted from The Netng; [2]

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Each episode was released weekly for six weeks, every Thursday on Showmax from 29 September to 3 November 2022.

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
1 629 September 2022 (2022-09-29)

Season 1 (2022)

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Who Killed Nnamdi?"29 September 2022 (2022-09-29)
Nnamdi Nwokeji is found dead at the beach house of his own party. At the venue we meet the inspectors, Kazeem and Anene, who were investigating the murder case. [3] [4]
2"Did Jimmy kill Nnamdi?"6 October 2022 (2022-10-06)
Inspector Anene was knocked off at the beach during her investigation at midnight, by the man in the hoodie. Odiiche suffers from a nightmare and thalassophobia, as Adaure storms social media, and tags Kesaandu and her daughter, Odiiche, her son's killer. G Money was called in for questioning by inspector Kazeem as he tries to bribe the inspector, he was politely taken to the station. Jimmy received a call, took off to the office for some documents, and was approached by inspector Kazeem, as he got into his car. [4] [5]
3"Is Diiche Anyanwu a witch?"13 October 2022 (2022-10-13)
Jimmy was arrested and accompanied by the inspectors to the police station in handcuffs after he tried to run off. In the station, he sees Diiche, as he arrives with the police officers. Meanwhile, Odiiche came to report about the man in the hoodie who tried to break into her car. Jimmy asked about Odiiche, while Odiiche does likewise. Inspector Kazeem think about their mutual concern for each other, which sparks up the question “Who is Jimmy closer to?”; he asked Odiiche. [6] [7]
4"Did Diiche’s mum pay Nnamdi to marry her daughter?"20 October 2022 (2022-10-20)
Jimmy opened up to the inspectors, on his recent findings on Nnamdi and G-Money, in business for years and faking his signature on all their deals, which triggered his emotion to runoff with the documents, he was arrested with. Jimmy, who's in partnership with Nnamdi, was in a mess for trying to run away from the police. He had no idea, Nnamdi and Odiiche’s manager Esosa were secret lovers. Esosa tells the inspector of their plan to run off with the 50 million Naira, which Odiiche’s mum gave Nnamdi to marry Odiiche. [8] [9]
5"A child from the gods"27 October 2022 (2022-10-27)
Kesaandu was mocked by Afam's family for having six miscarriages and brought in a new wife for Odiiche's father to marry, but he disagreed with their decision and chased them away, with their new wife. Kesaandu couldn't bear the shame of being barren, as Afam pitched in the idea of adopting a child while waiting for a miracle child. Kesaandu self-consciously made a decision to consult the King of water "Ezenwanyi", for a child, but she had to lose someone she loves to gain something she always wanted. [10]
6"We have found Nnamdi’s killer!"3 November 2022 (2022-11-03)
The goddess Ala, gave Kesaandu twins. Ezenwanyi the messenger of the goddess, appeared to Kesaandu and took back one of the twins called Chidi. On the night Nnamdi was murdered at the beach, in the previous episode, Ezenwanyi had told Kesaandu, never to allow Odiiche to go close to the water that connects back to Ala. Odiiche returned back from the water strange and different, leaving Nnamdi confused about who he was communicating with. The question now is, did Odiiche or Chidi murder Nnamdi that night? [11]

Production

The television series was produced by Feemo Vision Limited and distributed by Showmax. On 6 September 2022, the official trailer was released on Showmax YouTube channel. [12]

Premiere and release

On 27 September 2022, Showmax (trademarked as. A Showmax Original Series) hosted an exclusive screening of the first episode of the series in Victoria Island, Lagos. [13] The event host was Chigul, and in attendance were its cast Uzoamaka Onuoha, Chinyere Wilfred, Gloria Anozie-Young, Frank Konwea, and Uzoamaka Aniunoh, alongside the show executive producer, James Omokwe and co-directors, Fiyin Gambo and Ifeoma Chukwuogo, and the creator of the series Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi were present at the event. [13]

Reception

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Premium Times [14] 8/10

Diiche has received favourable reviews from critics. According to Guardian Saturday Magazine writer Dika Ofoma, he noted that Diiche seems geared towards tracing itself back to its root, towards finding its originality, to what made it so loved in the first place, and how it was able to make its mark in the film world despite technical challenges. Before the advent of fancy cameras and gears". [15] On 4 November 2022, social media critics praised the final episode of the series, as the suspect of Nnamdi's killer was finally reviewed. [16] Reviewing for Premium Times , Shola-Adido Oladotun said “Diiche was a series that left a great first impression and left viewers on the edge of their seats with every episode”. [14] YNaija called the movie a thrilling foray into motives for murder, ogbanje tradition and modern psychology. [17]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Art DirectorUche Nwaohiri & Tunde LawalNominated [18] [19]
Best Lighting DesignerFrancis Wanyahdeh & Ebuka EnejereNominated
Best Picture EditorBanjo Onyekachi, Winston Aig-Ohioma, Oluwaseun AdeosunNominated
Best WriterSodi Kurubo, Stephanie Dadet & Victor AghahowaNominated
Best CinematographerCharles OlegheNominated
Best Television SeriesJames OmokweNominated
Best DirectorTolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo, Ifeoma Chukwuogo & James OmokweNominated

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abia State</span> State of Nigeria

Abia State is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the northwest by Anambra State and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the southeast, and Rivers State to the south. Abia is the only Southeastern state that has boundaries with the other four Southeastern states in Nigeria. It takes its name from the acronym for four of the state's most populated regions: Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo. The state capital is Umuahia while the largest city and commercial centre is Aba.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kalu Ikeagwu</span> British-Nigerian actor and writer

Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and writer. As an actor, he has received several awards and nominations for his performances on screen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Showmax</span> Video on demand and streaming service

Showmax is an online subscription video on demand (SVOD) service that launched in South Africa on 19 August 2015. Its majority owner is MultiChoice, which owns 70% of the Showmax group, while NBCUniversal owns 30% in all territories except Nigeria, where NBCUniversal holds an indirect 23.7% stake in the local subsidiary. In 2023, Showmax announced a partnership with Comcast's NBCUniversal and Sky. The new Showmax launched in February 2024, with a brand-new app and streaming platform, as well as an unprecedented content slate.

Chinyere Kalu, MFR is the first Nigerian female commercial pilot and the first woman to fly an aircraft in Nigeria. She served as the rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology between October 2011 and February 2014.

Gloria Young is a Nigerian actress and former journalist who has featured in more than 70 movies and has won the City People Movie Award for Movie Couple of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Uzoamaka Aniunoh</span> Nigerian actor

Uzoamaka Aniunoh is a Nigerian actor and writer. She has been a regular cast member of MTV Shuga appearing in several series including the first and the sixth.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Etim Effiong</span> Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and film director

Daniel Etim Effiong, also Daniel Etim-Effiong is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and film director.

<i>Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story</i> 2020 Nigerian film directed by Ramsey Nouah

Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story also known as The Armadas is a 2020 Nigerian thriller action film executive produced by Charles Okpaleke and directed by Ramsey Nouah. It is the official remake of the 1995 Nigerian classic action thriller film Rattlesnake which was directed by Amaka Igwe. The film stars Stan Nze, Chiwetalu Agu, Osas Ighodaro, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ayo Makun in the lead roles. It had its theatrical release on 13 November 2020. It received mixed reviews from critics and ranked 24th overall on the list of highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time at the end of its theatrical run. It is regarded as one of the best Nigerian films of 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Efa Iwara</span> Nigerian actor and rapper

Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.

<i>Ponzi</i> (film) 2021 Nigerian comedy film

Ponzi is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film based on the victims of the 2016 MMM Ponzi scheme. It was written by Toluwani Obayan, produced by Vincent Okonkwo and directed by Kayode Kasum. It stars Jide Kosoko, Chinyere Wilfred, Timini Egbuson, Tope Tedela, Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni. It was released theatrically on 12 March 2021.

<i>The Mens Club</i> (Nigerian web series) Nigerian comedy webseries

The Men's Club, popularly known as TMC, is a Nigerian web series created and directed by Tola Odunsi. It was first released in October 2018 on REDTV's youtube channel. It has had 4 seasons, with some holiday special editions.

Chinyere Wilfred is a Nigerian actress and film producer.

<i>The Real Housewives of Lagos</i> Nigerian reality TV series

The Real Housewives of Lagos is a Nigerian reality television series that premiered on 8 April 2022, on Showmax, starring Carolyna Hutchings, Laura Ikeji, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, and Mariam Timmer. The show focused on the luxury lives of the Lagos socialites, from shopping sprees, parties, traveling, and competition within their social circles.

<i>Collision Course</i> (2021 film) 2021 film

Collision Course, later retitled as Collision, is a 2021 Nigerian drama film directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters. It was featured as the closing film for the 10th Africa International Film Festival in November 2021 and was the opening film for the Athen’s Nollywood Travel Film Festival in May 2022.

<i>Flawsome</i> Nigerian drama series

Flawsome is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original drama series directed and created by Tola Odunsi, starring Enado Odigie, Bisola Aiyeola, Sharon Ooja, Gabriel Afolayan, Iretiola Doyle, Baaj Adebule, Shine Rosman, and Shawn Fuqua.

<i>Crime and Justice Lagos</i> Nigerian TV series

Crime and Justice Lagos is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original mystery, crime, and drama series, starring Folu Storms, Ibrahim Jammal, Margaret Osuome, Paul Adams, Uche Mac-Auley, Ejiroghene Jyro Asagba, Femi Durojaiye, and Makinde Adeniran.

Wura is a 2023 Showmax original Nigerian soap opera, executively produced by Rogers Ofime. The series is best known to be Nigerian first longest Showmax original series, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Oluwaseyi Akinsola, Ropo Ewenla, Miracle Gabriel, and Tersy Akpata.

<i>Chetam</i> Nigerian TV series

Cheta'm is a 2024 Showmax original Nigerian telenovela, executively produced by James Omokwe, and written by Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi. Cheta'M stars Oluchi Amajuoyi, Kingsley Nwachukwu, Ruby Okezie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Nonso Odogwu, Nnamdi Agbo, Jsmile Uhuru, Lulu Okonkwo, Oma Nnadi, Valerie Odunukwe, and Ugonna Okore.

<i>Wura</i> season 2 Season of television series

The second season of the Nigerian soap opera series Wura was ordered on 13 November 2023, by Showmax. The second season began streaming on 4 December 2023, with 100 episodes like the previous season, and concluded on 23 May 2024, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Oluwaseyi Akinsola, Ropo Ewenla, Miracle Gabriel, Tersy Akpata, Aweodein Adeola, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, Casey Edema, and Mofe Stephens.

<i>Wura</i> season 1 Season of television series

The first season of the Showmax Original soap opera series Wura premiered on 23 January 2023, and concluded on 13 July 2023, with a total of 100 episodes. Shortly after Wura hit 50 episodes, the producers spoke with The Guardian Saturday Magazine, about its plan for the first season to reach over 200 episodes., it was announced that Wura would have only 4 episodes released from Monday to Thursday for 25 weeks. On 13 July 2023, the Showmax announced the end of season 1, shortly after the release of the 100 episodes "Blabbermouth". On 13 November 2023, showmax announce the release date for its second season.

References

  1. ↑ Ogunsunlade, Imisioluwa (6 September 2022). "Showmax Releases First Nigerian Original Limited Series, Diiche, This September". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  2. ↑ Ogunsunlade, Imisioluwa (6 October 2022). "Cast, Characters and Stars In Diiche, Showmax's First Nigerian Original Limited Drama Series". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  3. ↑ Okafor, Onna (30 September 2022). "Diiche episode 1 recap: Who killed Nnamdi?". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  4. 1 2 Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (12 October 2022). "Diiche: Nnamdi's Betrayal and Other Highlights From Episode 1". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  5. ↑ Falade, Tomi. "Diiche' How Episode 2 Unearths Deeper Questions On Nnamdi's Murder Investigation – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  6. ↑ Okafor, Onna (13 October 2022). "Diiche episode 3 recap: Is Diiche Anyanwu a witch?". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. ↑ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (18 October 2022). "Diiche Episode 3: Did Diiche Kill Nnamdi, Or Was It Jimi?". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  8. ↑ Okafor, Onna (21 October 2022). "Diiche recap episode 4: "Diiche's mum paid Nnamdi to marry her daughter". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  9. ↑ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (21 October 2022). "Diiche: Kesaandu Is The Cause Of Her Daughter's Problems". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  10. ↑ Okafor, Onna (27 October 2022). "Diiche recap episode 5: "A child from the gods"". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  11. ↑ Okafor, Onna (3 November 2022). "Diiche finale recap: We have found Nnamdi's killer!". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  12. ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (6 September 2022). "Showmax debuts official trailer for Nigerian original 'Diiche'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  13. 1 2 "Diiche, Showmax's first Nigerian original limited series berths". The Guardian Saturday Magazine. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  14. 1 2 Jonathan, Oladayo (11 November 2022). "REVIEW: Diiche: Fresh take on storytelling in Nollywood". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  15. ↑ Ofoma, Dika (5 November 2022). "How Showmax is making a case for local content through Diiche". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  16. ↑ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (4 November 2022). "How Social Media Reacted To The Final Episode Of Diiche". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  17. ↑ "Film Review: ShowMax's Diiche is a thrilling foray into motives for murder, ogbanje tradition and modern psychology". YNaija. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  18. ↑ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[ permanent dead link ]
  19. ↑ "AMVCA 2023 Winners List: Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Anikulapo win for dis year Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.