TV Series, The Village Headmaster, Returns To Screen

21 Apr TV Series, The Village Headmaster, Returns To Screen

Nigerian Television drama, The Village Headmaster, is set to return to the screen after it was rested for over three decades.

Nigeria telecommunication company, Globacom, announced the return of the iconic TV show in a statement released on Wednesday.

The statement said the rebooted series has “undergone a spectacular makeover” by Wale Adenuga’s WAP TV to delight Nigerians.

“The Village Headmaster remains unmatched and unparalleled in the annals of Nigeria Television.

“As an innovative technology company committed to excellence, Globacom is delighted to be bringing back this iconic television program, which has undergone a spectacular makeover by Wale Adenuga’s WAP TV to delight Nigerians.”

The popular TV drama was created by Segun Olusola and Dejumo Lewis. It began as a radio program on Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), before migrating to television in 1958.

It ran for over three decades and became a purveyor belt of acting talents. The program became one of the most important Nigeria TV soap operas until 1988.

Justus Esiri was the eponymous village headmaster, having taken over from Ted Mukoro, who was the first to play the role.

Chris Iheuwa will now step into the role in the rebooted series.

“The drama series will return to television screen on April 24, 2022 and it will be broadcasted on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) on Sundays, African Television on Wednesday and WAP TV every Friday.