Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji is set to make her return to acting in Wahala, a new BBC drama series adapted from author Nikki May’s debut novel of the same name.
The six-part thriller follows four Nigerian-British women living in London whose friendship begins to unravel amid secrets, betrayal and unresolved issues from the past. The title Wahala, a Nigerian term meaning “trouble”, reflects the tensions at the centre of the story.
The BBC confirmed that Nnaji will star alongside Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah Ayorinde, Cush Jumbo and Susan Wokoma. The series has been adapted by BAFTA-nominated writer Theresa Ikoko and produced by Firebird Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
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Speaking about the project, Genevieve Nnaji described Wahala as “an intriguing story” and said she was excited to work with the cast and production team. Other cast members also praised the adaptation, with several describing the series as a thrilling and emotionally layered drama.
