The Party (TV series)
| The Party | |
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| Genre | Murder mystery |
| Written by | Stephen Okonkwon |
| Directed by | Yemi Filmboy Morafa |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
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| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Johnathan Kovel |
| Editor | Adekunle Bryan Oyetunde |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 30 May 2025 |
The Party is a 2025 Nigerian three-part murder mystery series, executive produced by Ope Ajayi and directed by Yemi "Filmboy" Morafa. It features an ensemble cast including Kunle Remi, Kehinde Bankole, Shaffy Bello, Uzor Arukwe, Ayoola Ayolola, and Segun Arinze. The series explores the circumstances surrounding a young man's death, leaving the audience to question whether it was a calculated act or an act of God.[1]
The Party enjoyed a successful release across Africa, engaging audiences with its compelling narrative.[2] It quickly rose to the number one position on Netflix Nigeria within the first 24 hours of its release and maintained that ranking for three weeks. The series also received significant attention in Kenya, where it reached the number one spot, and in South Africa, where it ranked within the top three.
Synopsis
[edit]Everyone is a suspect when a young, successful, newly married man who works for a multinational company dies an unexpected death. Was he poisoned by his new bride? His mother-in-law, who never supported the marriage? His colleagues, who were envious of his position? His neighbor, whose wife he was having an affair with? Or was it an act of God?
A police investigation uncovers long buried family secrets and shocking gossip that reveals his life was never so perfect after all.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Kunle Remi
- Kehinde Bankole
- Shaffy Bello
- Bimbo Manuel
- Ayoola Ayolola
- Femi Branch
- Yomi Fash - Lanso
- Mide Martins
- Kelechi Udegbe
- Uzor Arukwe
- James Gardinegh
- Tope Olowoniyan
- Ben Touitou
- Eva Ibiam
- Chukwuka Jude
- Ray Adeka
- Amaka Uzokwe
- Segun Arinze[4]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | Episode 1 | Yemi "Filmboy" Morafa | Stephen Okonkwo | 30 May 2025 |
| Devastated by Bobo's death, his friends and family try to piece together his final moments as the detectives investigating the case search for answers. | ||||
| 2 | Episode 2 | Yemi "Filmboy" Morafa | Stephen Okonkwo | 30 May 2025 |
| While party goers deny involvement in Bobo's death, witness statement reveals an argument before the celebration that may be key to the investigation. | ||||
| 3 | Episode 3 | Yemi "Filmboy" Morafa | Stephen Okonkwo | 30 May 2025 |
| Police make an arrest, but they're forced to reconsider whether they have the right person in custody when they discover that a witness was lying. | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Amos (2025-06-07). "COTS unveils The Party". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Medeme, Ovwe (2025-06-08). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Party': Must-watch murder mystery that keeps you guessing". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Netflix's "The Party" Delivers a Solid Nollywood Murder Mystery". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ ShockNG (2023-09-05). "Cinemax Assembles Biggest Nollywood Stars For Murder Mystery Title: "The Party"". ShockNG. Retrieved 2025-06-17.