THE SMART MONEY WOMAN Trailer (Extended Version)

From writer, best selling author & executive producer Arese Ugwu, The Smart Money Woman is a new financial literacy comedy drama following a group of stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Lagos, Nigeria, the mecca of culture in Nigeria.

Executive produced and created by Arese Ugwu, based on the book of the same name the series features some of Africa’s best and brightest including Osas Ighodaro (Rattlesnake, Man of God) , Toni Tones (King of Boys, Brotherhood) , Ini Dima Okojie (Namaste Wahala, Who's the Boss ), Lala Akindoju (Berlinale selection Eyimofe ‘This is My Desire’ , Òlòturé) , Eby Eno (Unscripted, Game On) and Timini Egbuson (Ajosepo, Elevator Baby). The series is produced by Arese Ugwu and Isoken Ogiemwonyi for Azuwa Studios/Smart Tribe Media , Lala Akindoju for The Make It Happen Productions and Akin ‘Marine’ Marinho for Arcadia Media.

Meet Zuri. She's living a fabulous life. Great car, gorgeous apartment, well paid job. Meet Zuri again. Broken down car, an apartment she cant afford, a job she's about to lose. What's a broke girl to do.? With her best friends Tami-- the flighty fashion designer with a heart of gold, Lara -- the tough oil and gas executive who has it all together, Adesuwa – the conservative lawyer with a difficult marriage, and Ladun– the fabulous but extremely work-averse housewife Zuri grows a little, learns a lot and navigates her way to making better financial decisions and building wealth.

With each episode ending with specific financial subject matter including debt, spending triggers, handling money fears amongst others, the show easily builds discussion points around personal finance and wealth building for the African millennial.

Together, they navigate their 30s, growing their careers & finances, relationships, and pursuing big, bold dreams.

About Azuwa Studios:
AZUWA is a multi-faceted entertainment media company. We are committed to telling authentic African stories with impact that drive important conversations. The company houses our Film & TV, digital, audio and entertainment marketing arms. A financial empowerment brand built on the subversive idea that EVERYONE, deserves access to personal finance tools that can change their lives on a granular level. We tell unique, human stories from an African point of view, that highlight key financial lessons and how-to's. Through content, merchandise, events, partnerships and educational opportunities, we are changing the way Africans, especially women engage with personal finance.

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