The newly released Nigerian TV series, The Covenant, which stars Sola Sobowale, Gideon Okeke, and Zubby Michael, has been number one on Netflix Nigeria and continues to thrive.
The 5-episode TV series is an intense thriller with storylines that involve brotherly love, sacrifice, and, the best part? Militants with occult powers.
Additionally, The Covenant Nigerian series on Netflix also features fight scenes with body slams and great acting that adds an extra layer of excitement to the TV series.
Plot Summary of The Covenant (2025 Nollywood Thriller TV Series)
Two brothers who were forced to fend for themselves after their mother Stella (Sola Sobowale) was forced to abandon them. However, the intense action-packed drama came after Dagogo ( Gideon Okeke) goes on a rescue mission to save his only brother, Celestine (Zubby Michael), from a dangerous militant gang after he was found, years after he was declared killed in action.
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The Convenant, Tv series Cast
- Gideon Okeke – Dagogo, the military man, older brother to Celestinne (Zubby Michael )
- Zubby Michael – Celestine, Dagogo’s younger brother, presumed dead.
- Sola Sobowale – Stella, the estranged mother to Dagogo ( Gideon Okeke) and Celestine (Zubby Michael)
- Segun Arinze – Kalu, also known as the “Priest of the Sword,”
Other cast members (roles not fully detailed in publicly available reviews yet):
- Uzee Usman
- Ivie Okujaye
- Bimbo Manuel
- Tope Olowoniyan
Is Covenant based on a true story?
The Covenant is not based on a true story.
What happened to Dimeji Ajibola?
The Covenant was one of the last films directed by the talented director Dimeji Ajibola. The director passed away on November 3, 2024, after battling an undisclosed illness.
The actor-producer collaborated with Ini Edo to produce the popular hit series Shanty Town. In fact, he wrote and directed yet another successful TV series, Ratnik, which stars Osas Igbodaro, and for which he won the AMVCA for best costume.
Other popular Dimeji Ajibola movies include Hoodrush, Saving Onome, Ruthless, Slum King, and Ovy’s Voice.
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