Series synopsis
Meet The Adebanjos is a comedy television series that premiered on Lebara Play on July 1, 2012. It was created by Andrew Osayemi, Debra Odutuyo. It stars Wale Ojo, Yetunde Oduwole, Andrea Ama Aboagye and Daniel Davids.
In South London, tradition clashes with culture as a Nigerian father tries to instill his old-fashioned African values into his modern British family.
Premise
In South London, tradition clashes with culture as a Nigerian father tries to instill his old-fashioned African values into his modern British family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wale Ojo as Bayo Adebanjo
- Yetunde Oduwole as Gladys Adebanjo
- Andrea Ama Aboagye as Sade Adebanjo
- Daniel Davids as Tobi Adebanjo
- Moji Bamtefa as Aunty Funke
- Jordan Coulson as Kevin
- Tolulope Ogunmefun as Cousin Femi
- Andrew Apraku as Pastor Michael
Supporting cast
- Lateef Lovejoy as Greg
- David Erdos as Tony
- Kai Henderson as Mayor's Advisor
- Richard Hobday as Rich Conman
- Karl-James Langford as Anarchist
- Misa D'Angelo as Tobi Girlfriend
- Leonardo Salerni as Michel
- Gracy Goldman as Charlie
- Edalia Day as Reggie
- Xara Shawla Imogie as Interview Candidate
- Robin Paris as Lizzie
- Mark Del Amo as William Fox Estate Agent
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | July 1, 2012 | August 12, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 24 | January 6, 2014 | June 18, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 19 | May 25, 2016 | June 1, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anniversary Funke enlists Sade's help to fit into a fabulous gown for a black-tie gala. Gladys is excited about her wedding anniversary but Bayo typically forgets. |
July 1, 2012 |
| 2 |
Driving Lesson After being sacked, Funke applies for a new job as a minicab driver. The problem is, she can't drive. The only one who can teach her? Her nemesis, Bayo. |
July 8, 2012 |
| 3 |
Halloween Sade wants to sneak out to a Halloween party while Tobi and Kevin intend to scare the neighbors. But everyone's plans come to a halt because of Gladys. |
July 15, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ooh My Ankle Funke pretends to have a broken ankle to avoid getting kicked out of the house. Tobi, Sade and Kevin compete to see who can cook the best Nigerian dish. |
January 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Cafe Funke applies for a position at the local café and ends up turning it into a Nigerian Bukha. Bayo is set on ruining her new job. |
January 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
No Meat in the House Bayo is diagnosed with high blood pressure so a no-meat ban is enforced for a week. Funke is forced to do a 10K run for charity. |
January 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bayo's Time to Shine Bayo is delighted when the managerial role opens up at his workplace but soon discovers Frank has also applied for the position. |
May 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Work Experience Bayo takes Tobi to the office with him but is concerned he has made himself out to be a bigger hotshot than he is. |
May 25, 2016 |
| 3 |
Salsa Night When Gladys tells Bayo she needs more romance in her life, he decides to take her to the salsa night that is being held at the café. |
May 25, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Lebara Play |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 1, 2012 |
| Last aired | June 1, 2016 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | continue |