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| Season Number: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 100 |
| Network: | Showmax |
| Prev Season: | Season 1 |
| Next Season: | Season 3 |
The second season of the Nigerian soap opera series Wura was ordered on 13 November 2023, by Showmax. The second season began streaming on 4 December 2023, with 100 episodes like the previous season, and concluded on 23 May 2024, starring Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash Lanso, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, Lanre Adediwura, Miracle Gabriel, Tersy Akpata, Aweodein Adeola, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, Casey Edema, and Mofe Stephens.
The season follows up her feud with Kanyinsola and Fola, taking a new turn as Wura uses Tumininu to gain back the trust of the Iperindo community. Wuraola continues to do whatever it takes to enrich her pocket and keep her image clean as a gold-mining magnate, regardless of her evil plans.[1]
On 13 November 2023, showmax announced the release date for its second season to be premiered on 4 December 2023.[2] [3]
Principal photography of the series set location in Iperindo, a community in Atakunmosa East local government in Osun State, a state in southwestern Nigeria.[4] The community discovered gold first in 1945. In 2017, its gold deposit was evaluated at $5 billion.[5] According to Nigerian Entertainment Today author Anjolaoluwa Abiosun, “its community is plagued with poverty and a lack of basic amenities, including access to potable water, motorable roads, and functioning health facilities”.
Philemon Maigari joined the production team as a director on the 2nd season. Philemon debuted on episode 10, as a co-director alongside Ben Chiadika.
The second season had thirteen main roles receiving star billing, all returning from the previous season, and recurring cast from the first season Modesinuola Ogundiwin, and Mofe Stephens joined the main cast in the second season. On 3 December 2023, Showmax hosted a private screening at Obafemi Awolowo University, where they announced Modesinuola Ogundiwin, and Mofe Stephens, who had supporting roles in the first season, to join the main cast. The first few episodes of the second season premiered at the event, with Wura cast and crew members in attendance including the lead actors Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ray Adeka, Lanre Adediwura, Ego, and Modesinuola Ogundiwin.[6] [7]
At the 10th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, the season received two nominations in the categories for Best Writing - TV Series and Best Series (Scripted).[8] [9]