MTV Shuga Naija: A review of season 5

If you have followed Season 5 of MTV Shuga Naija, you will appreciate the fine delivery of an explosive combination of heat, excitement, endless fun, and valuable lessons that captivated audiences.

The show is a long-running drama series and multimedia campaign that follows the lives of young people on the African continent.

Season 5 featured a unique blend of drama and edutainment, which had fans eagerly anticipating each episode, filled with numerous thrilling moments. From passionate romances to shocking twists, let’s take a look at the whirlwind of fun and excitement that defined MTV Shuga Naija Season 5.

Love on fire:

If there is one thing this season of MTV Shuga Naija delivered, it was sizzling romances that ignited the screen and evoked the nostalgic feeling of high school love. Kachi (Kanaga Jnr) made a bumbling yet endearing declaration of love to Chika (Genoveva Umeh) and the thrilling love triangle involving Nasir, Simi and Wasiu kept viewers hooked. The men of Shuga Naija brought all the emotions, with steamy on-screen kisses and heart-melting moments that left viewers eagerly wanting more.

Emotional breakthroughs:

Beyond the heated arguments and overall sense of wahala, Season 5 also showcased heartfelt and emotional moments. Parents reconnecting with their children and characters growing to recognise their flaws – created raw and vulnerable scenes that deeply resonated with the audience. Shed a tear with Moh? We all did.

Moreover, the revelation from Mrs Okezie to Moh that Nanya (Susan Pwajok) was forced into an arranged marriage with Sopuru (Okey Uzoeshi) showcased the unchanging nature of Mr Okezie, aka Papa Moh (Francis Onwochei).

Powerful themes:

The fifth season of the show took viewers on a rollercoaster of self-discovery and introspection. Delicate issues such as physical and emotional abuse, sexism, misogyny, Covid-19 and sexual health were handled with empathy, demonstrating the cast and crew’s exceptional storytelling abilities. Haalel (Maggie Osuome) deserves applause for standing up to Praise (Lexan Peters), despite enduring physical abuse.

Another interesting theme that stood out to us was the mid and post-episode polls designed to help the audience interact with the story better. For this alone, 10/10 recommended it — nothing beats audience interaction for an edutainment series such as this.