Amazon Prime Video has debuted the Nigerian series ‘Grind’ on its streaming platform this January.
The 10-episode series follows the life of a struggling girl turned stripper, Tarela, as she navigates the hardship of pursuing her dreams while working in a Lagos nightclub.
According to the streamer, ‘Grind’ is a story of survival, tenacity, family, friendships and chasing dreams. The show sees her rise through the ranks, her strained family relationship, the friends she makes at the club and the lives of these friends.
Released under Tunani Productions, the series is directed by Orire Nwani, who recently won the prize for best director at the New York Tri-State International film festival.
Speaking about the series, Nwani said, “We spent weeks just going to strip clubs, observing and learning from the world. We also had the female leads register for pole dance classes because I wanted to be as accurate as possible in interpreting this beautiful script the writers had written.”
The cast includes Uzor Arukwe, Chris Iheuwa, Eso Dike, Daniel Abua, Roberta Orioma, Roseanne Chikwendu, Steve Enagbare, Harriet Akinola, and introduces Tamara Sindio-Apaun and Oluedo Blessing Tochi in supporting roles.
Also commenting, executive producer Roberta Orioma said, “We spent a lot of time developing the story, and the audience will connect deeply with the characters and their struggles for a better life. These characters are real to me, and I understand and feel their pain and the audience will too.”
