Prolific Nollywood filmmaker, Zeb Ejiro, has given reasons why Ripples, one of the most popular and extended television shows of the 90s, is back to the screen after a 30-year hiatus.
Premiered on the Nigeria Television Authority in 1988, the hit soap opera, which lasted for five years, was last aired in 1993.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja, Ejiro said the sequel, titled: “Ripples: The New Generation,” is a dream come true.
He said: “I have been planning the rebirth of Ripples for a long time now.
“Ripples was a big hit then and I just thought it would be wise for the young generation to witness what their parents saw.”
The movie legend said Ripples rebirth, which was premiered in Lagos on June 21, created history of being the first TV series to return to screen after a 30 years break
Ejiro said: “It’s 30 years ago that we created Ripples with the first generation.
“They gave us a terrible day, which was Friday at 7:30pm.
“People didn’t watch television then, but we made the show so powerful that people would keep dates to watch it.
“We just told ourselves that 30 years later, we can still create that magic.
“We want a situation where no matter what or how busy you are, you must find time for Ripples this time around.
“We will do it so that you can’t do without it.”
Speaking on acceptability and audience measurement of the rebirth series, Ejiro said it was overwhelming because of its gripping focal points and exciting cast.
He added: “It is shown on Wednesdays 9pm and a repeat on Saturdays 5:30pm on Africa Magic Showcase channel 151
“The focus, as it has always been, is strong storyline, intensive and impactful acting, plausibility, intrigue, sustainable message and entertainment.
“We brought back some exciting characters like Talab Abbas (Alex Osifo), Daphne Wellington Cole (Barbara Soky), Captain Hassan Suleiman (Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey), among others.
“We also brought some young talented actors making huge waves in the movie industry today.
“That is why, this time, it is called: ‘Ripples: the new generation.’”
Ejiro disclosed that the next season of the series would feature more popular thespians, including Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Richard Mofe-Daminjo, Liz Benson as well as other young vibrant actors.
On the source(s) of his inspiration, the veteran producer of hit movies: Domitila, Sakobi, Domitila: the Sequel, Nneka the Pretty Serpent and many more, said: “It is primarily God Almighty and from happenstance.”
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NAN reports that Ripples’ rebirth series is preoccupied with the challenges of oil spillage and its detrimental environmental consequences.
It also shed light on the relentless struggle for emancipation and the unwavering pursuit of success against all odds.
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