Thursday, April 6, 2023

THE VILLAGE HEADMASTER (1968-1988)

The Village Headmaster is one of the most iconic Nigerian TV series of all time. Created by Olusegun Olusola and produced by Dejumo Lewis. Originally a radio drama series. 

It ran for 2 decades making it the longest-running series aired on the National Television Authority (NTA). The Village Headmaster which featured greats such as the late Justis Esiri, Dejumo Lewis, Funsho Adeolu, and Enebeli Elebuwa. 

The TV series focused on topical issues such as "inter-ethnic harmony, problem-solving and intervention in public affairs, health education and family enjoyment" according to The Nation.

Cast and characters
•Dejumo Lewis as kabiyesi Oja's traditional ruler
•Femi Robinson "Ife Araba" as headmaster (replaced Mukoro)
•Justus Esiri as headmaster (replaced Robinson)
•Clara Olushola as headmaster's wife (Clara Fagade)
•Albert Egbe - Lawyer Odunuga
•Ibidun Allison as Amebo, village gossip
•Jab Adu as Bassey Okon supplies store owner
•Funso Adeolu as Chief Eleyinmi
•Joe Layode - Teacher Garuba
•Counselor Bamisebi 
•Albert Kosemasi as Gorimapa
•Counselor Balogun 
•Chief Afilka
•Gorimakpa
•Mr Ogene
•Comas Aderibigbe Ali
•Boniface
•Okoro
•Iyanda
•Lakunle Ojo
•Charles Awurum

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