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Wura
Season 2
Starring	Scarlet Gomez Yomi Fash Lanso Ray Adeka Iremide Adeoye Toluwani George Ego Iheanacho Martha Ehinome Lanre Adediwura Aweodein Adeola Modesinuola Ogundiwin Mofe Stephens Misi Molu Miracle Gabriel Casey Edema Rhoda Albert
No. of episodes	100
Release
Original network	Showmax
Original release	4 December 2023 (2023-12-04) – 23 May 2024 (2024-05-23)
Season chronology
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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, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Miracle Gabriel, Tersy Akpata, Aweodein Adeola, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, Casey Edema, and Mofe Stephens.

Plot

The season follows up her feud with Kanyinsola and Fola, taking a new turn as Wura uses Tumininu to gain back the trust of the Iperindo community. Wuraola continues to do whatever it takes to enrich her pocket and keep her image clean as a gold-mining magnate, regardless of her evil plans.

Cast and characters

Main

• Scarlet Gomez as Wura Amoo-Adeleke
• Yomi Fash Lanso as Anthony Adeleke
• Ray Adeka as Jejeloye “Jeje” Amoo
• Iremide Adeoye as Lolu Adeleke
• Toluwani George as Eve Adeleke
• Ego Iheanacho as Iyabo Kuti
• Martha Ehinome as Tumininu “Tumi” Kuti
• Lanre Adediwura as Olumide “Cobra” Kuti
• Aweodein Adeola as Aunty Labake
• Modesinuola Ogundiwin as Kanyinsola Adeleke
• Casey Edema as Dimeji
• Miracle Gabriel as Ebunoluwa “Ebun” Kuti
• Mofe Stephens as Fola

Supporting

• Carol King as Grace Adeleke
• Tersy Akpata as Ewa
• Olawale Gold as Detective Kolapo
• Rhoda Albert as Paulina
• Muyiwa Donald as Kazeem
• Toluwanimi Adekanmbi as Bisola
• Jare Martins as Chief Popoola
• Taiwo Ibikunle as Biggie
• Ayorinde Babatope as Percy
• Misi Molu as Omolara
• Odufeso Olajumoke as Young Wura
• Obadare Akinade as Young Olusegun
• Adekunle David as Baby Tumi
• Chukwuebuka Ude as Adewale
• Audrey Edak Harrison as Mandy

Episodes

Production

Development

On 13 November 2023, showmax announced the release date for its second season to be premiered on 4 December 2023.

Filming

Principal photography of the series set location in Iperindo, a community in Atakunmosa East local government in Osun State, a state in southwestern Nigeria. The community discovered gold first in 1945. In 2017, its gold deposit was evaluated at $5 billion. According to Nigerian Entertainment Today author Anjolaoluwa Abiosun, “its community is plagued with poverty and a lack of basic amenities, including access to potable water, motorable roads, and functioning health facilities”.

Philemon Maigari joined the production team as a director on the 2nd season. Philemon debuted on episode 10, as a co-director alongside Ben Chiadika.

Casting

The second season had thirteen main roles receiving star billing, all returning from the previous season, and recurring cast from the first season Modesinuola Ogundiwin, and Mofe Stephens joined the main cast in the second season. On 3 December 2023, Showmax hosted a private screening at Obafemi Awolowo University, where they announced Modesinuola Ogundiwin, and Mofe Stephens, who had supporting roles in the first season, to join the main cast. The first few episodes of the second season premiered at the event, with Wura cast and crew members in attendance including the lead actors Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ray Adeka, Lanre Adediwura, Ego, and Modesinuola Ogundiwin.

Reception

Awards and nominations

At the 10th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, the season received two nominations in the categories for Best Writing - TV Series and Best Series (Scripted).

References

1. "Wura Season 2 is now streaming on Showmax". Showmax Stories. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Showmax Stories was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
3. Staff Writer (13 November 2023). "Showmax's hit telenovela Wura returns for a second season this December". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
4. Nigeria, Guardian (20 November 2023). "Showmax's Hit Telenovela, Wura, Returns For Second Season". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
5. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (4 February 2023). "Wura: How I Fell In Love With Showmax's First Telenovela - Yomi Fash-Lanso". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
6. "Gold deposit in Osun state worth $5bn, says geologist". TheCable. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
7. "OAU Catches 'Wura' Fever as Season 2 Premieres on Campus - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
8. Eze, Chinelo (3 December 2023). "WURA The Thrill, Intrigues, Suspense, Drama Deepen". The Guardian Nigeria. Guardian Life Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
9. Adeduyite, Okiki (24 March 2024). "FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 nominations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
10. "The tenth edition of The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Winners list". Africa Magic. Retrieved 16 May 2024.

External links

• Wura at IMDb
• Wura at Showmax

• 2023 Nigerian television seasons
• 2024 Nigerian television seasons
• Wura (TV series)