Zikoko’s Life series production dropped like hot jollof in July 2025, and we’re still not over it. This three-part anthology, What’s Left of Us, My Body, God’s Temple and Something Sweet, gave us stories that struck every nerve, and the leading men? Oh, they stole our hearts. Caleb Richards, Andrew Yaw Bunting and Ogranya brought their A-game, and we’re here to scream about why we’re obsessed with them.
1. They’re Serving Emotional Realness
These men? They’re not just acting, they’re feeling. Caleb Richards as Aliyu in What’s Left of Us is out here breaking our hearts as a husband wrestling with the notion of his wife’s independence and ability to make choices concerning her body by herself. You can see the frustration and inner turmoil in his eyes as he confronts her.
Andrew Bunting in My Body, God’s Temple? That man’s struggle to balance his desire with patience as a newlywed had us clutching at our pearls. And Ogranya in Something Sweet? He’s the sweetheart playing a character who falls in love with an older woman. These guys don’t just play their roles, they make us feel like we’re eavesdropping on real life.
2. Their Chemistry with Co-Stars is Fire
See, if chemistry is the secret sauce, these guys cooked! Caleb Richards and his on-screen wife in What’s Left of Us have us believing that they’ve been married for years. One tense dinner scene had us whispering, ‘Omo, this is too real.’
The push-and-pull of Andrew Bunting and Uzoamaka Power’s characters in My Body, God’s Temple is so electric that you’ll forget that they’re even acting. That moment when they locked eyes? Chef’s kiss! And the way Ogranya would always look at Michelle Dede in Something Sweet, like she’s the only woman in Lagos! These men make it feel like every glance and touch is an entire love story, and we’re here for it.
3. They’re Smashing Masculinity Stereotypes Like It’s Nothing
Forget that nonsense about how men have to always be strong or at least perform strength. These guys are rewriting the rulebook. Caleb Richards’ Aliyu in What’s Left of Us isn’t afraid to show his hurt, letting us see a man who doesn’t quite think he has the answers to his failing marriage.
Andrew Bunting in My Body, God’s Temple shows us a guy who is religious but wrestling with his desires against the reality of his wife’s difficulty having sex. His vulnerability is so refreshing. Meanwhile, Ogranya is out here loving an older woman with zero shame. We’re in love with the courage it takes to portray Nigerian men who are soft, complex and real.
4. They’re Making Universal Struggles Hit Home
Love, sacrifice, growth; these men are expressing themes that we all understand. Caleb Richards’ Aliyu is fighting to keep his marriage afloat, in the ways he knows how, and who hasn’t felt the panic of holding onto something precious? Andrew Bunting’s character is torn between his heart and his beliefs, a struggle that is universal whether you’re in Lagos or London.
Ogranya’s romance in Something Sweet chases a love that society might side-eye, but his passion feels like every time we’ve wanted something forbidden. These stories transcend borders, and the leading men make us see ourselves in their fights and messy moments.
5. They’re Nollywood’s Next Big Thing
Caleb Richards, Andrew Bunting and Ogranya are about to be faces all over Nollywood. Caleb’s intense depth in What’s Left of Us screams leading-man material. Andrew’s ability to evoke such deep emotions in My Body, God’s Temple shows that he’s ready for bigger roles. And Ogranya? His charm in Something Sweet (plus his music cred) makes him a double threat. These guys are proof that Zikoko’s bold storytelling is birthing stars, and we’re ready to stan them for as long as we can.
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