By Ayo Onikoyi
AK Media Concepts Ltd, a content production company known for its award-winning drama productions, is set to unveil its latest family drama series, The Family Man, a compelling production exploring love, betrayal, family, crime, redemption and second chances. The new series further expands the company’s portfolio, which includes Family Ties, Face2Face, Nowhere to Be Found, City Buster, Liberty Villa and Oyinmomo, a magazine talk show, airing on DStv, Africa Magic Yoruba.
The 30-minute drama-crime series centres on Banjo Balogun, a brilliant civil engineer played by Olarotimi Fakunle, who returns home after serving 10 years of a 21-year prison sentence following the governor’s prerogative of mercy. Expecting to reconnect with his wife and three children, Banjo discovers that his family has changed considerably during his years away.
His return is further complicated by his struggle to secure employment because of his criminal record. Once a respected engineer and provider, Banjo now finds himself struggling to get the attention of his family especially his wife, Chioma, who has built a successful career and become the principal provider. The situation becomes more explosive when Chioma is revealed to be romantically involved with Iredia, Banjo’s best friend and marriage counsellor.
The series features a strong ensemble cast comprising Joy Nmezi, Nifemi Lawal, Jasmine Olarotimi, Eze Ukwa, Femi Branch, Akin Lewis, Kunle Dada, Modola Osifuwa, Kenny Ayanfe, Babaseun Faseru, Halimah Ganiyu and Chy Nwakama, alongside Fakunle.
The inclusion of established actors such as Branch and Lewis adds further depth and experience to the production.
Directed by Tunde Olaoye and executive-produced by Olajumoke Akindeju-Asekun, The Family Man is set in contemporary Lagos, particularly the Lekki environment.
The series combines family conflict, romance, humour, suspense and crime while exploring trust, forgiveness, responsibility, redemption and the challenges of rebuilding life after incarceration.
Speaking on the project, the MD/CEO of AK Media Concepts Ltd, Mrs Olajumoke Akindeju-Asekun, described “The Family Man” as a multi-million-naira production designed to meet contemporary cinematic standards.
According to her, the project features a top-notch storyline, advanced technical equipment and a carefully selected cast of established actors.
“I want to assure our media partners, and the general public that our new series, “The Family Man”, is a content designed to keep viewers glued to their screens. It is our biggest project in recent times, and we have produced it in line with today’s cinematic standards,” she said. AK Media Boss stressed further: “What we have come up with this time, is a big difference and a blockbuster to reckon with.”
With its compelling storyline, coupled with experienced production team and star-studded cast, “The Family Man” is positioned to rule big and large screens across board.
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