Ferdinand Ekechukwu
Mo Abudu, the media powerhouse, is experiencing a thrilling chapter in her career as she proudly stands out as the only African woman on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the Most Powerful Women in International Television for 2024. Alongside this prestigious recognition, Abudu has exciting news: the production of “Blood Sisters 2” is underway. While the release date for this Netflix Original remains under wraps, the anticipation surrounding the hit drama series is palpable.
In a recent Instagram post, Abudu revealed that “Blood Sisters 2” has completed 18 months of development, highlighting the collaboration of talented writers Craig Freimond, Zeli, and Adze Ugah. She also mentioned that a table read has already taken place, and filming is set to begin in just a few weeks.
The executive producer expressed her enthusiasm for continuing the “Blood Sisters” saga, teasing that “Season 2 promises twists, turns, and edge-of-your-seat drama.” Season one culminated in a nail-biting warehouse showdown among the main characters, with Genoveva Umeh’s unstable Timeyin dramatically pointing a gun at her mother.
Directed by the late Biyi Bandele and Kenneth Gyang, the first season captured audiences with the story of Sarah and Kemi, played by Nancy Isime and Ini Dima-Okojie. Their lives unraveled after a ruined wedding, a murder, and a frantic bid to evade the fallout.
This season will see the return of nearly all the beloved characters, with notable cast members including Kate Henshaw, Uche Jombo, Daniel Etim Effiong, Kehinde Bankole, Gabriel Afolayan, Segun Arinze, and Patrick Doyle. Daniel Oriahi and Kayode Kasum will take on the director roles this time around, while new faces joining the series include Michelle Dede, Ifeanyi Kalu, Ben Touitou, Anita ‘Warri Pikin’ Asuoha, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Fadekemi Olumide, Bolaji Ogunmola, and Mike Afolarin. Inem King, Ted Abudu, Judith Audu, and James Amuta will reprise their duties as producers.
When “Blood Sisters” premiered on May 5, 2022, it quickly made waves, racking up 11 million views in its first week. As the first African woman to own a pan-African TV channel, EbonyLife TV, Abudu is undeniably establishing herself among the world’s elite women in film and television.
In her Instagram announcement, Abudu shared her joy at being the sole African woman on the esteemed 2024 list, expressing hope for a future where more African women are recognized for their roles in global storytelling. She emphasized the importance of moving past the “tokenism” often associated with Black content, pointing out that shows centered on Black characters frequently receive fewer opportunities compared to those featuring white characters. This recognition marks a significant shift in the global television landscape, underscoring the crucial leadership of women like Mo Abudu.
