Famous pop star, 2face Idibia, has just launched an interesting new single titled ‘Play your part,’ as the Season 2 of the popular TV drama series - Newman Street debuts with a red-carpet promenade 5pm on Sunday, April 26, at Muson Centre’s Agip Recital Hall, Marina, Onikan, Lagos.
The new single, which is Nigeria’s new national malaria theme song by 2face Idibia featuring Sani Danja and Eve B, will be unveiled at the event. Activities at this launch event are planned to support the National Malaria Eradication Programme’s (NMEP) commemoration of the World Malaria Day.
The World Malaria Day 2015 slogan is: “Invest in the future, defeat malaria Your Action Counts.” When Newman Street first burst on to TV screens across Nigeria
last year, millions of viewers were instantly captivated by the twists and turns of life in an urban slum.
Each new episode brought tales of suspense, love, betrayal, hilarious moments and intrigues; not to mention questions about the fate of everyone’s favorite characters. Fans will soon have their answers when Season 2 of Newman Street is launched on April 26, 2015, and reveals what the future holds for Andy, Usman, Mama and Papa Ejiro, and other regulars of the irresistible TV drama series.
Expect another thrilling season, action-packed and featuring well-known Nollywood actors, aspiring artists, and an array of internationally acclaimed celebrities. Welcome back to Newman Street, an innovative TV drama creatively scripted and acted to mirror life as it is while addressing key health concerns facing all Nigerians, like malaria and family planning.
In Season 2, we will follow Andy on his journey to stardom and identify with the ups and downs he encounters along the way:
fame, it seems, is not all it promises to be. Get reacquainted with Usman and
his wife Salamatu, a typical young couple starting a family and experience their struggles.
Join Mama and Papa Ejiro as they strive to improve their quality of life and intimacy as a couple and enjoy the antics of Newman Street’s comical Akpos and Amerika who will stop at nothing to continue their sojourn in the city with no ambition. Catch up with the charming John Atta, who is learning that being born with a silver spoon in your mouth is not necessarily a guarantee of happiness.
Prepare to be shocked as the wiles and treachery of a cunning member of Newman Street are revealed. Experience the strength that comes from a community’s resolve to achieve a common goal.
