Dead Serious is a new romantic comedy movie directed by Moses Inwang and starring Sharon Ooja and Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Mr Funny or Oga Sabinus. The film tells the story of John, the owner of a grocery store in Lagos, who falls in love with Amara and is determined to win her heart with his charm and humour despite the teasing from his sister and friend.
The movie has a star-studded cast that includes Nkem Owoh, Lilian Afegbai, Funky Mallam, and Deyemi Okanlawon, among others.
Executive Head of Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice, Dr. Busola Tejumola, expressed excitement about the film and the opportunity to offer diverse and compelling content to subscribers.
Moses Inwang, the Executive Producer and Director of Dead Serious, is a well-known filmmaker who has been honoured with several awards over the years. He believes that Showmax’s celebration of African narratives provides an ideal stage for him to tell his story as a filmmaker. Debuting Dead Serious on the platform offers a big opportunity to connect with African audiences.
