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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
After captivating audiences for 13 memorable years with 10 seasons and 1,830 episodes, popular drama TV series, The Johnsons’ has ended.
The announcement marked the end of an era in Nigerian television history and came almost two years after the lead female cast, Ada Ameh, died.
The Johnsons, a Nigerian drama TV series produced by Rogers Ofime and aired on Africa Magic, revolved around an average Nigerian family in Lagos, navigating life’s myriad of challenges.
In May 2021, Samuel Ajibola, known as Spiff, one of the lead cast members, announced his exit from the production. In an interview with Channels TV, Spiff said he left to chase his dreams.
Actor Charles Inojie, known for portraying Mr Lucky Johnson in the series, announced the end of Nigeria’s favourite family TV show via his Instagram page, on Monday.
He wrote: “THANK YOU, AFRICA.
“After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most watched show on television, 13 years of being every family’s favorite, THE JOHNSONS is finally taking a bow.
“I want to use this medium to say a big thank you to @rogers.ofime @officialthejohnsonsfamily @nativemediatv_ @africamagic for the privilege of being #luckyjohnson.
“I thank my cotravellers, the wonderful team of cast and crew, without whom these past 13 years could not have been spectacularly outstanding as THE JOHNSONS made it.
“I am immensely grateful to our fans across the African continent for the love and and Support we got unconditionally.
“Indeed, while it is the beginning of greater exploits from every individual member of the team, like every good thing that must have a terminal point, it is the end of the road for THE JOHNSONS.”