BabyDramaWillConnectwithCouplesStruggling withConception,SaysGraham-Douglas
Actress and art promoter Bikiya Graham-Douglas believes that couples battling with conception will easily connect with her character in the new Africa Magic TV drama series ‘Baby Drama’. Graham-Douglas played Esosa Essien, a woman who has been trying to conceive since being married for seven years. She and her husband (Oscar Essien) have had their hopes dashed after trying everything from IVF to alternative medicine.
“Trying for a child in marriage is very difficult for the couple,” she said in a brief chat. “I have had people very close to me struggle with this, and it takes a toll on them and their relationships. I believe couples will connect with ‘Baby Drama’ and Esosa as she is telling their story. They will understand her desperation and will also empathize with her. Hopefully, our society can be more supportive of families struggling with conception.”
The romantic drama series centres on the lives of five women - Iye, Kese, Amara, Esosa and Oni - from different walks of life, as they deal with the reality of how a baby or lack of one will affect their futures forever.
Known for her roles in movies, plays, and TV shows such as ‘Battleground’ and ‘Shuga’, Graham-Douglas revealed that the most interesting thing about her character ‘is that she is full of surprises and will do things you don’t see her doing. She is also a very compassionate woman, not a pushover. I can relate to her qualities.”
‘Baby Drama’ airs every Wednesday night on Africa Magic Showcase.
After weeks of intense competition, the top 11 contestants finally had their first live performance last week. They were selected from a pool of 3,000 hopefuls who auditioned for the singing reality competition.
With the theme ‘African Legends’, the contestants showed their vocal prowess on stage to get a vote from the audience who will now determine their fates. From Akunna’s rendition of Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Wombo Lombo’ to Beyonce’s performance of ‘Agolo’ by Kidjo too.
This week’s episode will reveal who has been saved or not from the show.
The voting lines closed on Wednesday night. Fans can relive the live performances on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29.