'MTV Shuga Naija' season 5 teases drama and suspense

A teaser for season five of MTV Shuga Naija is out ahead of the release of the highly- anticipated series.

Featuring some of the beloved cast and new faces, the teaser reveals some exciting drama and suspense.

This season, MTV Shuga Naija shines a light on toxic masculinity, the aftermath of a COVID-19 death, gender-based violence and a relationship complicated by HIV.

Adesua Etomi-Wellington (Sheila), Sharon Jatto (Simi), and Tomiwa Tegbe (Wasiu) are back in season five.

Genoneva Umeh, BBTitans' Kanaga Emmanuel Eme, Gbubemi Ejeye, Susan Pwajok, Maggie Osuome, Ilooise Omohinmi, Chioma Edak, Kiki Omeili, and Francis Onwochei are some of the new additions.

Produced by 1Pod Pictures, the new season is run by Isioma Osaje and Temidayo Makanjuola. Adeola Osunkojo, Kayode Kasum, and Yemi “FilmBoy” Morafa are attached as co-directors.

Kemi Adesoye leads the writers' room which includes Tamara Aihie, Chiemeka Osuagwu, Sonia Irabor, and Fatimah Binta Gimsay.

Season five of MTV Shuga Naija is set to premiere on MTV Base (DStv channel 322 and GOtv channel 72), BET, and the free-to-air platform, NTA later this year.

All episodes of the season will be available on Netflix and YouTube.

Watch the teaser: