''Battleground'' is

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Nigeria series starring

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, Ozzy Agu,

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, Chike, Hauwa Alhbura, Gbenga Titiloye, Francis Onwuche, and Okey Uzoeshi. In its final season,

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was recurred to join the cast.

Synopsis

They might be exceptionally wealthy and powerful but the Badmus family’s love for one another is put to the test when an unfortunate series of events leads to greed and power struggles within their ranks. It’s a classic tale of love and war that’s sure to be a thrilling watch.

Cast

Main cast

as Mama Egba *

as Adaora Badmus *

as Cissy Jack Badmus *

as Teni Badmus *Hauwa Alhbura as Ayo Badmus *Gbenga Titiloye as Kolade Badmus * Chike as Mayowa Badmus *Ozzy Agu as Michael Ige Williams *Francis Onwuche as Peter Ige Williams *

as Dr. Emeka Kalu *Okey Uzoeshi as Ola Badmus *Daniel Etim Effiong as Evander Obi

Recurring

Writers

*Ayoade Adeyanju (2017-2018) - (unknown episodes) *

Lani Aisida Lani Aisida (born November 17, 1984) is a Nigerian screenwriter and producer. Among the shows and films he's written for are Oga! Pastor, Skinny Girl in Transit, and Just Not Married, with the last earning him a nomination for a Best of Nollywo ...

(2017-2018) - (unknown episodes) *Pearl Osibu (2017-2018) - (unknown episodes) *Bode Asiyanbi (2018) - (unknown episodes)

Directors

*Mike-Steve Adeleye - (unknown episodes) *Sampson Afolabi-Johnson - (unknown episodes) *George Sunom Kura - (unknown episodes) *Yemi Morafa - (Episode 100) *Uduak-Obong Patrick - (unknown episodes)

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

Season 2 (2018)

Broadcast history

The film premiered on

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on 9 December 2020.

References

External links

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* {{IMDb title, 8684708 Africa Magic original programming 2017 Nigerian television series debuts 2020 Nigerian television series endings 2017 telenovelas