The Real Housewives of Lagos was the first West African instalment of the global Real Housewives franchise.
Season 1 trended on Twitter (now X) at number one in Nigeria and remained on the trend list for the 14-week duration of the show. The show also trended at number one on Twitter in South Africa and featured on the trend list in the United Kingdom.
"The Real Housewives of Lagos shattered records on our platform and dominated conversations on and off social media throughout its run, so it's a no-brainer that we'd bring it back," said the Executive Head: Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, Dr Busola Tejumola.
"Beyond the show's entertainment value, RHOLagos' cultural impact can't be ignored. The feedback from fans shows that in no small way, the show helped put one of Africa's most important cities and its vibrant culture on the map. We are thrilled to do it all over again and even bigger this season."
The show scooped up the award for Best Costume Designer at the prestigious 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs), where it was also competing for Best Television Series, among other categories.
The Real Housewives Franchise originated in America in 2006, with The Real Housewives of Orange County. It subsequently grew to up to 11 US-based series and an additional 21 international adaptations.
The franchise was part of the fast-rising shows that revolutionised TV with the rise of reality TV.
Time Magazine reports: "Reality TV has radically altered the landscapes of celebrity, politics, and power. It has made many people extremely rich; Kim Kardashian has a net worth of $1.8 billion. Reality stars have penetrated every corner of the entertainment industry, from Harry Styles, Kelly Clarkson, and Cardi B on the pop charts (appearing on The X Factor, American Idol, and Love & Hip Hop: New York, respectively) to Jennifer Hudson, Laverne Cox, and Emma Stone in Hollywood (first seen on Idol, I Want to Work for Diddy, and VH1's In Search of the Partridge Family)."