Actor Daniel Etim-Effiong has shared how the idea for Stripped began during a casual meeting with colleagues.
In a post on Instagram on Wednesday, Daniel said the concept came up while he was spending time with Kunle Remi and Efa Iwara.
Sharing a picture carousel, he wrote, “This is a short story about STRIPPED! And the power of an Idea….
“Slide 1: Kunle, Efa & I met up for drinks in Kunle’s house…we were just catching up ohh and then someone said what if we were actually male strippers….💡
“Slide 2: Like play like play…that’s how we started talking to writers ohhh. That’s Kunle & I at the script workshop brainstorming the craziest story idea with some of Nollywood’s finest writers 🤯
“Slide 3: That’s how for real for real ohhh….we were actually playing male strippers…the coolest thing about being on set with these crazies was the actual fun we were having….it wasn’t like work at all…if you know you know 😎
“Slide 4: After sweating it out on set for months rehearsing and dancing and stripping and dancing and kissing….🧐 “nah play ohhh” we were finally done and I couldn’t wait to yell my favorite lines on set “ITS A WRAPPPPPPPPPP” 🔥
“Slide 5: Medium Shot of “it’s a wrappppppppp….tighter shot for emphasis 😋 with our able director @filmboythefirst
“Slide 6: Stripped official poster 🔥 film wey sweet nah from the poster you go take know 🤗
“PS: 5 of Nollywood’s FINEST…HOTTEST….NOT AVAILABLE BROTHERS 😩 (ONLY LIKE ONE PERSON THERE IS AVAILABLE) have been preparing a delicious meal since last year and it will be served this Sunday, 19th April on Africa Magic Showcase!!!! DONT MISS IT FOR ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Stripped is a six part drama series starring Daniel, Efa, Kunle, Ian Wordi and Mofe Duncan.
The series follows five friends whose financial struggles push them into stripping. Daniel plays Kelechi Okere, an out of work marketing executive, while Mofe plays Bolaji Babalola, a café owner facing business challenges. Efa stars as Damien Damina, a music video director dealing with a complicated personal situation. Ian plays Mensah Makinde, an architect balancing personal and professional pressures, and Kunle features as Voke Ovire, a conman trying to free his father from prison.
The friends are recruited as strippers by a lounge owner after being spotted at a birthday party, and the story tracks how their decision affects their lives and relationships.
Daniel, who also serves as executive producer, said he was drawn to the project because of its focus on men’s emotional experiences. “Men need to catch a break,” he said. He added that he hopes viewers will gain insight into the sacrifices men make for their loved ones.
Stripped will premiere on April 19 on Africa Magic Showcase, with new episodes airing Sundays at 8 p.m.
