| Genre: | Soap opera[1] |
| Creator: | Yinka Ogun[2] |
| Director: | Tope Oshin Ogun (2008 - 2013) Alex Mouth (2008 - 2010; 2012 - 2014) Efe Aiyeteni (2008 - 2009) John Njamah (2008 - 2009) Victor Aghahowa (2010 - 2014) Ben Chiadika (2010 -) George Sunom Kura (2012 -) Tolu Ajayi (2009 - 2010) |
| Starring: | Victor Olaotan Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi Ireti Doyle Damilola Adegbite Chris Attoh Funmi Holder Udoka Oyeka Osas Ighodaro Gbenro Ajibade Linda Ejiofor Bimbo Manuel Oghenekaro Itene Matilda Obaseki Tomi Odunsi Leonora Okine Kalu Ikeagwu Lizz Njagah Abiola Segun Williams Anne Njemanze Florence Uwaleke Ike Okechukwu Nini Mbonu Yul Edochie Alex Okoroji Samuel Abiola Robinson Fisayo Ajisola Adesewa Josh Chris Okagbue Wale Dizzy Akinjogbin |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 17 |
| Num Episodes: | 3900 |
| Executive Producer: | Jaiye Ojo |
| Producer: | Rogers Ofime[3] Lemmy Adebule Femi Odugbemi |
| Location: | Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Camera: | Multi-camera |
| Runtime: | 25 minutes |
| Network: | M-Net |
| Last Aired: | present |
Tinsel is a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008. On 23 May 2013, the show's 1000th episode aired. It has been called "the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times".[4] On 21 Jan 2021, the show's 3000th episode aired.
Tinsels plot revolves around two rival film companies: Reel Studios, founded by Fred Ade-Williams (Victor Olaotan), and Odyssey Pictures, headed by Brenda "Nana" Mensah (Funmilola Aofiyebi-Raimi).[5] Tinsel is a tale of drama, romance, betrayal and triumph. The show returned for its eighth season on 25 May 2015.
Tinsel was in pre-production for over ninety months.Over 500 actors auditioned for the lead role of Fred Ade-Williams before the decision to cast Victor Olaotan was made.[6] As of June 2013, the show's production cost per minute was 900 dollars, and total costs exceeded four billion naira. The show was shot in a studio in Ojota, Lagos until March 2013 when a fire destroyed that location. Since then the show has been shot at a studio and a private residence in Ikeja, Lagos.
It airs on AM Urban and AM Family.