Nigerian Bestseller Gets Series Makeover

In an exciting development, the nascent production powerhouse, EK 782 Films, has unveiled plans to bring the captivating world of the bestselling novel, ‘The Marriage Class,’ by a talented Nigerian author, to life through an upcoming series adaptation. Anticipation is building as the company gears up to deliver a cinematic experience that promises to captivate audiences with the rich narrative woven within the pages of this literary sensation. Stay tuned for an immersive journey into the heart of this compelling story.
EK 782 Films founded by producers Enyi Omeruah and Stephen Strachan is based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria.
The company is dedicated to producing, financing, and distributing quality films and TV that speak to the powerful cultural movements arising in the cities of Lagos, Johannesburg, Dubai and Riyadh.
Enyi Omeruah told the News Men that the company has optioned film and TV rights to Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi’s bestselling book, `The Marriage Class.’
The Novel ‘The marriage Class‘ photo credit: Rovingheights bookstore

He said that the project is now in partnership with Lagos-based scribe, Eno Udo-Affia who is adapting the novel into a six-part drama.
“Set in the metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria.The Marriage Class is a novel about a group of couples who take the same marriage counselling classes before going to the altar and find themselves at a crossroads in their relationship with one key question… will they or won’t they.”
“I read Adesuwa’s novels last year and fell in love with the characters and the world she created in modern-day Lagos.”
“Nigeria is a society of hyper-transformation and Adesuwa brilliantly captures the dilemmas, anxieties and difficulties of relationships and marriage
in the most exciting city in the world.”
Due to popular demand, `The Marriage Class’ has recently been republished for its second run in paperback and can be found at Roving Heights, Book Peddler, Buchstor Books BookNook, The Word Playce and Boldoz Bookstores.
Udo-Affia, who has just completed her debut stint as head writer for an 8-episode drama with a European broadcaster, commented, “The second I was given The Marriage Class I read it in one night.
Adesuwa’s novel tackles the most vital issue of the day marriage.”
“It’s a high-stakes choice in any culture but especially in Nigeria where we elevate marriage to such great heights. The characters and situations jumped out at me especially as a woman.”
“I identified with all of them. We’ve all seen friends and relatives in tough situations where the red flags are obvious and you’re questioning everything. I’m honoured to be adapting this amazing book and can’t wait to see this as a TV series.”
Producers Enyi Omeruah and Stephen Strachan will oversee development for EK 782 Films.
Udo-Affia is repped by London and Lagos based literary management agency, ChudorMMC.

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