Tinsel (TV series)

Tinsel is a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008. On 23 May 2013, the show's 1000th episode aired. It has been called "the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times". On 21 Jan 2021, the show's 3000th episode aired.

Plot summary
Tinsel's plot revolves around two rival film companies: Reel Studios, founded by Fred Ade-Williams (Victor Olaotan), and Odyssey Pictures, headed by Brenda "Nana" Mensah (Funmilola Aofiyebi-Raimi). Tinsel is a tale of drama, romance, betrayal and triumph. The show returned for its eighth season on 25 May 2015.

Cast

 * Victor Olaotan as Fred Ade Williams
 * Gideon Okeke as Philip Ade Williams
 * Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi as Brenda Nana Mensah (2009 – present)
 * Funmi Holder as Amaka Ade Williams
 * Matilda Obaseki as Angela Dede
 * Chris Attoh as Kwame Mensah
 * Kunle Coker as Ziggy
 * Ireti Doyle as Sheila Ade-Williams
 * Gbenro Ajibade as Soji Bankole
 * Damilola Adegbite as Telema Duke
 * Linda Ejiofor as Bimpe

Production
Tinsel was in pre-production for over ninety months. Over 500 actors auditioned for the lead role of Fred Ade-Williams before the decision to cast Victor Olaotan was made. As of June 2013, the show's production cost per minute was 900 dollars, and total costs exceeded four billion naira. The show was shot in a studio in Ojota, Lagos until March 2013 when a fire destroyed that location. Since then the show has been shot at a studio and a private residence in Ikeja, Lagos.

It airs on AM Urban and AM Family.