Following a gripping first season, the highly anticipated season 2 of Grind, a movie that centres on social issues is back with more drama, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success in Lagos’ entertainment scene.
Created by Roberta Orioma, who also serves as the Executive Producer, with The Clan Production Studios as the production company, the series continues its powerful storytelling under the guidance of producers Josh Olaoluwa and Roberta Orioma, and directors Orire Nwani and Joshua Tso-Tso.
Season 2 picks up where the journey left off, following Tarela, a young woman carrying the weight of her family’s survival while navigating a world that demands more than it gives. This series takes place in a strip club, and the plot revolves around strippers and their everyday problems.
Despite being the breadwinner of the family of three, Tarela who works at a local bar where she is constantly owed salary, quits her job and soon starts stripping, but fears the worst could happen if her mom, who is a religious person, finds out she is living a double life.
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The movie features a star studded cast including Uzor Arukwe, Princess Obuseh, Tamara Sindio-Apaun, Etta JoMaria, Casey Edema, and Roberta Orioma, among others.
Speaking during the premiere at the EbonyLife Place Cinema, Victoria Island, Lagos, Orioma, who also plays the lead character in the movie, said: “Nigerians should be expecting dramas, life in general.”
On how Nigerians can resonate with the story, she adds: “Nigerians are doing a lot to chase and achieve their dreams and that’s Tarela story who is trying to make money to go back to school, pay her younger sister’s school fees, feed the family and get her do what she loves to do.
“Strippers are judged, but what we are trying to do with the series is not to excuse it but to show the human angle. Strippers have family members, and they have dreams. A lot of people can relate to the story.”
Speaking about his role, Uzor Arukwe who played the role of Somto, said: “I have a lot of respect for young people because people take a chance on me at a point in my life. Somto, being a club owner, was getting high on his supply, and the drama unfolded from there.”
On his part, the Director of the movie, Tsotso, said: “I have always been fascinated by stories that talk about society. The issue this story addresses is exciting. There is a big part of our reality that people don’t like to acknowledge, and this is one of them. We cannot be oblivious to the reality that surrounds us.”
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