Shanty Town
A group of courtesans seeks to escape the control of a notorious kingpin, but their efforts are complicated by political corruption and family connections, making true freedom nearly unattainable.
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- 1.01Episode 1Jan 20, 2023Rate
Courtesan Jackie earns enough to escape the clutches of Lagos drug kingpin and pimp, Scar. Meanwhile, Ene picks up a former associate from prison.
- 1.02Episode 2Jan 20, 2023Rate
Inem returns to Shanty Town as Jackie makes her getaway. Shalewa meets a charming stranger at the bar and Scar is given a sinister political agenda.
- 1.03Episode 3Jan 20, 2023Rate
Scar finds himself precariously caught between two powerful political entities. Shalewa wakes up to a surprise confrontation.
- 1.04Episode 4Jan 20, 2023Rate
Inem goes to work at the club — where she catches the eye of a dangerous guest. Scar asks Shalewa to do something for him to clear her debt.
- 1.05Episode 5Jan 20, 2023Rate
Femi asks Shalewa on a date. As the case grows more dangerous, an undercover team attempts to trace Shanty Town's missing women. But Scar sniffs a rat.
- 1.06Episode 6Jan 20, 2023Rate
Amanda confronts Ene about Jackie's voicemail. But as truths are revealed and simmering rivalries come to a head, Shalewa finds herself in grave danger.
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