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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: @TiwaSavage, CHRIS ATTOH, MARIA OF BEAT FM, OTHERS DAZZLE IN PROMO SHOT FOR MTV SHUGA

Bikiya Graham-Douglas in Shuga

MTV Shuga has released promo shots of the casts of the new season of Shuga, which will premiere on World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2013.

Chris Attoh and Leonora Okine in Shuga

The shoot which was handled by top Nigerian photographer, Kelechi Obi-Amadi was held at the Protea Hotel, Ikoyi, Westwood, Lagos and also features the first official images of the Shuga cast and director, Biyi Bandele.

Chris Attoh plays Nii in Shuga

Dorcas Shola Fapson plays Sophie in Shuga

Maria Okanrende plays Foye in Shuga

The exciting sex-and-relationships drama, currently shooting in Lagos will feature a stellar cast including Maria Okanrende, Tiwa Savage, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Okezie Morro, Chris Attoh, Emmanuel Ikubese and Nick Mutuma.  Other key cast members include: Sharon Chisom Ezeamaka, James Timini Egbuson, Kachi Nnochiri, Leonora Okine and Olumide Oworu.

Additions to the Shuga cast include Ugbeye Owumi, Sani Mu’azu, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, KC Ejelonu, Efa Iwara, Hip hop artist Don Flexy, MTV BaseVJ Ehis Okoeguale, Silo Emem Bankole and Charles Ukpong.

Emmanuel Ikubese returns as Femi in Shuga

James Timini Egbuson plays Tobi in Shuga

Kachi Nnochiri plays Osaro in Shuga

KC Ejelonu plays an HIV counsellor in Shuga 

Leonora Okine plays Malaika in Shuga

Two more slots for Shuga are still open with three males and three females competing for a coveted role in the prestigious drama.  In the running are 26 year old student Bukky Babalola (Hills and the Valleys, Accident), 27 year old Nnenna Udeh (Tinsel), 21 year old Olatimehim Blessing (Lady Gaga); 26 year old Duke Elvis (The Johnsons, Murder at Prime Suite, The Chief Servant, Time of Our Lives, Man in the Mirror), 28 year old Lekan Olofinji (Man in the Mirror, Her Proposal) and 24 year old Aigbodion Izien (Echoes, Last 3 Digits).  

Nick Mutuma plays Leo in Shuga Lagos

 Olumide Oworu plays Weki in Shuga

Sani Muazu plays Solomon in Shuga

Sharon Chisom Ezeamaka plays Princess in Shuga

Tiwa Savage and Kachi Nnochiri in Shuga

Biyi Bandele director of Shuga

To vote for your favourite go to www.shuga.tv; voting runs until midnight on 25 August.