Netflix’s Blood Sisters series
by Vive Akugha
“Blood Sisters” is a recent Netflix series addition from Nollywood. The series centers on various sensitive topics such as domestic violence, culture, overprotective, and more issues necessary to be aware of. It follows the lives of Sarah (Ini Dima-Okojie) and Kemi (Nancy Isime) before and after the death of Sarah’s abusive fiancé, Kola (Deyemi Okanlawon). Kola is the CEO of Ademola Pharmaceuticals, the family company he runs after the death of the head. We get a glimpse of his power financially and socially as he draws during a business pitch meeting. He uses a helicopter to travel to his wedding and the lyrics of the soundtrack state “ I got the drip and they know it”. Kola’s power is also shown in his relationships with his family and friends. His speaking carries a harsh tone as he coerces Sarah to change her dress to one he prefers, disregarding her appreciation for the dress she wore. His power is also shown as he signalled his bodyguard, Uncle B (Ramsey Nouah) to rough up Kenny (Ibrahim Suleiman), the man who tried to protect Sarah, stop the wedding, and portray his love. Kola embraces his power in all forms and is depicted to be savvy as he led and overpowered Blade(Maurice Sam), the hitman sent to kill him. During a life-ending strangle after Sarah tried to cancel the wedding, Kemi’s action of shooting Kola after an attempt to stop him, killed him.
You can watch the full series to find out what happens to Sarah and Kemi. You can also read my full review from my Vocal page with this link: https://vocal.media/authors/vive-akugha
Vive Akugha is a student in the Bachelor of Arts degree program at the University of Ottawa, majoring in Communications. She writes on social issues, well-being, and out of curiosity. Her major platform for writing is on Medium.com as @veevehhswritings. As a follower on there, you can sign up for her email list to be up-to-date on her posts. She is @Veevehhwrites on Twitter and Instagram. Feel free to share your opinions with her as she is with you.