The Struggle Is Real TSIR, just as its title depicts, follows the daily struggles of young Nigerians living in an apartment building as they navigate life, love, loss and friendship.
Directed by Temilolu Fosudo & Debola Santa Ogunshina, The Struggle Is Real explores the complex realities of young people with the situation of the economy. It follows the lives of the lead cast; Pam, a young woman in need of a turnaround must figure out her life with a new housemate & Remi, a young man starting life afresh in a new city has to learn the rudiments of living with a diverse set of people.
Set in Lagos, Nigeria, TSIR features the interesting and varied cast of Folaremi Agunbiade, Wumi Tuase-Fosudo, Akorede “Korexx” Ajayi, Yemisi Fancy, Wendy Lawal Simpson & Tobee Awosika, amongst others. TSIR promises a fun & refreshing take on the struggles of young people.
Created by Wumi Tuase-Fosudo & Folaremi Agunbiade (also written by Folaremi) with the cinematography by Mosadoluwa Akinjobi & Blessed IfeOluwa, The Struggle Is Real will premiere on Film Patio YouTube Channel in early 2025.
The Struggle Is Real marks Wumi, Tobee and Folaremi’s producer debut. The actors met on the set of Africa Magic series ITURA and came together with first time producer, Paul Aderanti to produce TSIR. They hope to produce more projects together for the YouTube channel Film Patio.
The project is also Temilolu Fosudo’s directorial debut. He describes the experience as an “intense and extremely enjoyable adventure”. Working with friends he also met on the set of ITURA made it easy as everyone understood their roles perfectly.
“We wanted to create a realistic story of young people for everyone to enjoy. It’s a show that was made with our friends who are professionals in the industry & we are excited for everyone to see it.”- The producers Wumi Tuase-Fosudo, Folaremi Agunbiade, Tobee Awosika & Paul Aderanti, said.
Here are some of the character posters:
TSIR premieres on March 1st on Film Patio’s YouTube channel, check it out here.
