Riona is a fantasy thriller set in pre-colonial Nigeria that tells the story of a wicked King and a village under siege. Rebellion looms as King Ofotokun does all he can to stop a dark prophesy from getting fulfilled. That a child born under the rising of the dark moon will take his life.
Monday 1 March 2021
Episode 39
Abugewa takes the first step in the quest to fulfil his destiny. Roli has her baby. Akwaugo gets help from an unlikely source.
Tuesday 2 March 2021
Episode 40
Tofe seeks Atigbi. Edonmi requests to be on the Council. Kumene wants to train to fight in the rebellion.
Wednesday 3 March 2021
Episode 41
New High Council members are considered. Olegua gets an offer she can not refuse. Otokun insists no cost is too great.
Thursday 4 March 2021
Episode 42
Otokun realizes his folly. Aghan is poisoned. Edonmi confirms the truth about his father.
Friday 5 March 2021
Episode 43
Otokun mourns. The bad news spreads. The palace is locked down and the truth is revealed.
Saturday 6 March 2021
Episode 44
Abieyuwa shuns the concubines’ apologies. Nere is imprisoned. Esanjumi realizes Alero’s affair is still ongoing.
Sunday 7 March 2021
Episode 45
Tofe is buried. Majumi makes his intentions for Arubi known. Aso makes a bold move to save Nere.
Monday 8 March 2021
Episode 46
Abieyuwa raises Otokun’s suspicions. Atigbi’s plans are derailed. Roli agrees to foster Tofe’s children.
Tuesday 9 March 2021
Episode 47
Alero starts to see her husband in a new light as she is faced with a proposition. Idolor has a clash with Omaghomi that spells dire consequences.
Wednesday 10 March 2021
Episode 48
Omaghomi schemes. Idolor is questioned by the King. Edonmi takes his revenge.
Thursday 11 March 2021
Episode 49
Otokun refuses the call to duty. Roli faces challenges in the palace. Edonmi attempts to force his induction.
Friday 12 March 2021
Episode 50
Abugewa and Edonmi discuss Majumi and Ofor’s death. Weyinmi convinces Omonigho to recover Akwaugo’s baby. Alero is summoned by Meejebi.
Saturday 13 March 2021
Episode 51
The fight for Otokun’s attention continues. Jolomi tries to get his wife back. Atigbi helps Akwaugo again.
Sunday 14 March 2021
Episode 52
The concubines become sworn enemies. Amaju and Misan’s marriage reaches breaking point. Roli is issued an ultimatum.
Monday 15 March 2021
Episode 53
Roli and Misan agree to switch places. Biobele has a proposal for Esanjumi. Jolomi misses Alero.
Tuesday 16 March 2021
Episode 54
Jolomi has a message for the King. Omereyon has his eye on Edonmi. It’s a big day for Esanjumi.
Wednesday 17 March 2021
Episode 55
Otokun grows reckless in his search for comfort. Idolor addresses the women of the kingdom.
Thursday 18 March 2021
Episode 56
Aso tells Watse that the rebellion is still on. Misan tells Amaju that he can find a new wife. Edonmi sees.
Friday 19 March 2021
Episode 57
Esanjumi starts her new life. Alero gets a taste of Tsato’s wrath. Aso decides to send Itse a warning.
Saturday 20 March 2021
Episode 58
Aso ropes Fregene into his risky plan. Edonmi and Omereyon are at loggerheads.
Sunday 21 March 2021
Episode 59
Jolomi tries to apologise to Ebitomi. Idolor and Omereyon team up. Abieyuwa goes to war.
Monday 22 March 2021
Episode 60
Abieyuwa tastes grief. Otokun accepts his punishment. Aso goes toe to toe with Itse.
Tuesday 23 March 2021
Episode 61
Tsema starts a new trade. Agbeyegbe battles his inner demons. Abiyere prepares for a wedding.
Wednesday 24 March 2021
Episode 62
Agbeyegbe meets Tsema. Okparan insists that Abiyere must serve the gods. Aghan and Towu fight.
Thursday 25 March 2021
Episode 63
Arenyeka will not help Agbeyegbe. Idolor decides she must save her daughter. Misan becomes the subject of gossip.
Friday 26 March 2021
Episode 64
Agbeyegbe faces his fate alone. Aso confronts Kumene. Amaju learns he is a laughing stock.
Saturday 27 March 2021
Episode 65
Amaju confronts Misan. Aso goes to Watse for help. The consequences of Idolor’s actions are dire.
Sunday 28 March 2021
Episode 66
Aghan hears whispers and statements in the marketplace. Arenyeka has a warning for Idolor. Otokun makes a confession to Omereyon.
Monday 29 March 2021
Episode 67
Abugewa returns empty-handed. Tsema is punished for her insolence. Kene steps up.
Tuesday 30 March 2021
Episode 68
Misan reassures Amaju, Arubi comes to see Tsema, Idolor wonders what the future holds for Abiyere.
Wednesday 31 March 2021
Episode 69
Aghan is called upon to make a terrible decision. Arenyeka sees the handwork of Atigbi and tries to stem the potentially deadly consequences.
