Telecommunications company Globacom has announced the return of The Village Headmaster to television.
The announcement was made in a statement sent to Qed.ng on Wednesday.
Produced by Wale Adenuga Productions, the new incarnation of the longest ever running drama on Nigerian television will see Dejumo Lewis retain his role as Oloja (King of Oja).
Also returning are Ibidun Allison as Amebo, Dan Imoudu as Dagbolu, Dele Osawe as Teacher Fadele, Kate Adepegba (Folake), Lara Akinsola (Doyin) and Melville Obriango (Teacher Oghene).
Yemi Shodimu who had a cameo role as a kid actor in the old series takes on a new and bigger role as Dr. Lekan.
Joining the cast is Jide Kosoko as Chief Eleyinmi, a role formerly played by the late Oba Funso Adeolu.
Other new faces include Tega Abaga, Jide Alabi, Mr Latin, Kristy Imanlihen, Rykardo Agbor, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Mide Martins, Abubakar Garba, Omo Ibadan and the late Rachel Oniga.
Chris Iheuwa takes on the role of Headmaster, which was played at different times in the past by Ted Mukoro, Femi Robinson and Justus Esiri.
According to Globacom “The Village Headmaster remains unmatched and unparalleled in the annals of Nigerian television.”
The statement from the company added that “As an innovative technology company committed to excellence, Globacom is delighted to be bringing back this iconic television programme which has undergone a spectacular make-over by Wale Adenuga’s WapTV to delight our subscribers and Nigerians in general.”
Created by Ambassador Segun Olusola, The Village Headmaster started as a radio programme in 1958.
It ran as a TV series from 1968 until it rested in 1988 on NTA.
A short-lived revival as The New Village Headmaster ended in 1991.
By bringing back the television programme, Globacom says it is staying true to its brand essence as a proudly Nigerian company and supporter of culture evidenced by its support for aging stars of screen and entertainment like Madam Kofo and Amebo who have featured prominently in its advertisements while also giving a leg up to rising musical artistes like Teni and Simi.
The company concluded that The Village Headmaster will return to television screens on April 24 and will be broadcast on NTA, AIT and WapTV.
