'The Olive' private screening

On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Accelerate TV hosted an exclusive screening of 'The Olive', its first-ever drama web series, at Filmhouse Cinema, Landmark, Lagos.

Undoubtedly a bold step in a new direction for storyline, 'The Olive' shot during the pandemic, brought a whole new adventure to cinematic experience.

The much-anticipated blockbuster series directed by award-winning writer and director, Yemi ‘Film Boy' Morafa, follows the story of Anayo (Ibrahim Suleiman) and Ehi (Theresa Edem), a couple with an amazing life before tragedy struck with Ehi losing her life to cancer.

Left to cater for their three children, Anayo begins to find out secrets about his late wife which makes him wonder if he ever knew the woman he loved. With a star-studded cast including; Joke Silva, Mawuli Gawor and Bolaji Ogunmola, the series explores friendship, family, pain, healing, and love.

Reactions post screening confirmed that the series was thought provoking and relatable. Some of the events guests including Ibrahim Suleiman, Theresa Edem, Bolaji Ogunmola, Tolu Oniru ‘Toolz’ Uti Nwachukwu, Taymesan and a host of others shared their excitement. 'The Olive' premiered May 7, 2021 with its debut episode 'A Year After'.