Channel 4 has revealed the cast for Highlife, described as “the first Black British premium reality series”.
The four-part series debuted as part of Channel 4 Represents: Black to Front.
Channel 4 share: “Highlife follows the lives and loves of a group of ambitious, glamourous young Nigerian Brits all chasing their own idea of success.
“Highlighting a community where high family expectations often impact career choices, relationships and even friendship groups, the four-part docu-ality series is an aspirational but utterly relatable authentic portrayal of British life.”
The next (fourth) episode airs on Thursday, 30 September at 10PM.
Meet the Highlife cast
The cast, pictured above (L-R) features Toni, Kamille, Tomi, Chiefer, Bernicia, Cuppy, Kiddwaya and Irene.
Cuppy (Instagram: @cuppymusic) is a 28-year-old ambitious DJ and musician, entrepreneur, and a philanthropist from arguably the most prominent Nigerian family living in the UK – The Otedolas.
Born in Nigeria but raised in Oxford, Tomi (Instagram: @tomimusic) is a 30-year-old music producer and self-taught DJ. Signed to Sony BMG he has worked with the likes of popstars Ellie Goulding and Mabel.
Kamille (Instagram: @kamille) is a Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter/producer, born and bred in South London
Toni (Instagram: @t0nit0ne) is known for sharing the highs, lows, and growing pains of self-discovery on social media
Chiefer (Instagram: @chieferdcypha) is a successful Mayfair based conceptual designer, with Ghanaian heritage. Growing up in London as one of six boys, Chiefer soon established himself as the aspiring neighbourhood jeweller.
Bernicia Boateng (Instagram: @berniciaboateng) is an efficacious and well-connected beauty content creator and celebrity make-up artist. Her notable clientele includes award-winning actress Michaela Coel, model Leomie Anderson and TV and Radio presenter Clara Amfo.
Kiddwaya or Kidd (Instagram: @kiddwaya) is a company director, entrepreneur, brand ambassador, presenter, aspiring actor and Emotion Content Creator. He was born in Nigeria but moved to the UK at the age of six with his mum after his parents divorced.
Irene (Instagram: @irenettya) is a global tastemaker, opinion former, cultural creator and founder of the TTYA franchise. Irene does a lot within BAME communities to help educate and inform. She has worked with talent such as Skepta, Burna Boy, Wizkid as well as many well-known brands.
Highlife continues Thursdays at 10PM on Channel 4 and online via All4 here.
In the next episode (23 September), wedding bells are ringing as its time for Kamille and Tomi to tie the knot at the first of their two weddings – the traditional Nigerian marriage service. It’s crunch time for Irene as she heads to the clinic for her egg extraction – will the procedure be a success?
Cuppy and Kiddwaya still haven’t spoken since their big disagreement, but as their paths cross at a polo function, can they both swallow their pride and resolve the bad blood between them?
Channel 4 commissioning editor Vivienne Molokwu, who is one of the forces behind Black To Front said: “This four-part series represents an exciting opportunity to portray young Black Britain without a gun or gang in sight.
“Glossy, ambitious and unapologetic, just like it’s cast, this confident new series will look different both in front of and behind the camera whilst still reflecting the highs and lows of life in a way we can all relate to.”
Picture: Toni, Kamille, Tomi, Cheifer, Bernicia, Cuppy, Kidd and Irene
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