Bunmi Davies is set to premiere his latest comedy project, a sitcom entitled ‘Jeka Play’, on Tuesday, May 31.
Named after popular University of Lagos (UNILAG) restaurant and hangout spot, Jeka Play, which he owns, the sitcom is based on the interesting everyday happenings at Jeka Play, which is the epicentre of the UNILAG social scene. In ‘Jeka Play’, he reprises his role as the owner of the real life place as he encounters students, lecturers, cool kids and assorted regular patrons at the venue.
Commenting on the inspiration behind the show, Davies said: “My experience of running Jeka Play at UNILAG has been a very interesting one because by nature of the kind of venue it is and the campus environment around, we get some really interesting characters coming in all the time and there is never a dull moment with them around.
“From the genuinely beautiful girls and guys to the ‘I must belong by force’ students, right down to the ‘aristos’, not forgetting the student politicians with good, bad and funny motives, and, of course, a few randy lecturers, it occurred to me that these everyday comedic experiences at Jeka Play should be promoted to a wider audience, thus the idea for the sitcom was born.”
The show also features cameo appearances from popular Yoruba movie actor, Hafeez Oyetoro a.k.a. Saka, Wazobia FM Presenter, Nedu, and a host of others.
Davies’ prior forays into comedy include ‘Stand Up Nigeria’, a platform for up-and-coming stand-up comedians to showcase their talents and gain exposure.
‘Jeka Play’ premieres at 6.30pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 on TV Continental, Star Times Channel 115.