Industreet

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Industreet
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INDUSTREET
GenreMusical drama
Created by JJC Skillz
Screenplay by JJC Skillz
Directed by JJC Skillz
Starring
Country of origin
  • Nigeria
Original languagesEnglish, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and Pidgin English
No. of episodes39
Production
Running time50 minutes - 1 hour
Original release
ReleaseMay 26, 2017 (2017-05-26)

Industreet is a Nigerian TV drama and entertainment series that premiered on May 26, 2017, written by JJC Skillz and produced by Funke Akindele Bello. The project is focused on the African music and entertainment industry, [1] and showcased the lifestyle, experiences and challenges encountered by newcomers in the Nigerian music industry before growing into stardom. [2] It is music, movie and media oriented, explaining the Ghetto lifestyle experience. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Produced by Scene One Production, it premiered at IMAX Cinema, Lekki and has been on TV screens. [3] [6]

Cast

Source: [1] [7]

Guests

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