Showmax is expanding its hit “Real Housewives” franchise with “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa,” bringing together standout cast members from South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria for a Brazilian getaway.
The latest installment follows the success of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa,” which ranked as one of Showmax’s most-watched series in 2024. The new series assembles 10 housewives from across the continent for what producers are calling a celebration of Pan-African sisterhood and glamor.
From “The Real Housewives of Durban,” the cast includes Annie Mthembu (Seasons 1-3), Angel Ndlela (Seasons 4-5) and Jojo Robinson, who has appeared in four consecutive seasons since joining in Season 2, making her the most experienced Housewife in the lineup.
Johannesburg’s representatives are Madam Evodia Mogase and Christall Kay, two original cast members who became the franchise’s first breakout stars in Africa. Madam Evodia starred in Season 1, while Kay appeared in the debut season, returned for Season 2 and featured in last year’s “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa.”
East African representation comes from Nairobi with Dr. Catherine Masitsa (Dr. C) and Zena Nyambu. Dr. C has appeared in both seasons of the Kenyan franchise, while Nyambu joined as a full-time cast member in Season 2.
Rounding out the cast are Nigeria’s Mariam Timmer from “The Real Housewives of Lagos,” who has appeared in all three seasons, and Princess Jecoco from “The Real Housewives of Abuja,” who debuted in that show’s first season.
“‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa’ is more than just a reality show, it’s a celebration of African womanhood in all its power, diversity and glamour,” says executive producer Graeme Swanepoel. “For the first time, we’re bringing together iconic housewives from across the continent to share their worlds, their stories and their sisterhood. It’s unapologetically Pan-African, women-led and bursting with the kind of energy and authenticity that makes Africa unlike anywhere else on Earth.”
The series is produced by GOAT Productions, which previously produced “Unfollowed,” “Untied” and the South African Film and Television Award-winning “Life With Kelly Khumalo” Season 3.
Barrie Kelly, VP of international format production and development at NBCUniversal Formats, added: “Every African version of ‘The Real Housewives’ has captured the vibrant diversity of its country while resonating with audiences both locally and globally. With ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa,’ we are taking that energy to the next level. Partnering once again with GOAT Productions and Showmax, this series brings together some of the most formidable Housewives for an unforgettable journey. We can’t wait for viewers to join them on the trip of a lifetime to Brazil.”
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” format launched in the U.S. in 2021 with four seasons on Peacock, produced by Shed Media. “The Real Housewives” and “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” formats are distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa” premieres on Showmax on Nov. 28.
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