The Johnsons cancelled after 13 years

Nigerian family television show The Johnsons has come to an end after 13 years on air.

The Johnsons aired on MultiChoice-owned channel Africa Magic and was produced by Rogers Ofime. It focuses on an average Nigerian family in Lagos and the challenges they face.

The cast includes Chinedu Ikedieze, the late Ada Umeh, Samuel Ajibola, Olumide Oworu, Susan Pwajok, Seun Osigbesan and Kunle Bamtefa.

The cancellation of the show was announced by director Charles Inojie, who played the role of the head of the family, Lucky Johnson.

He said: “Thank you, Africa. After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most watched show on television, 13 years of being every family’s favourite, The Johnsons is finally taking a bow.

“I thank my co-travellers, the wonderful team of cast and crew, without whom these past 13 years could not have been spectacularly outstanding as The Johnsons made it.

“I am immensely grateful to our fans across the African continent for the love and support we got unconditionally. Indeed, while it is the beginning of greater exploits from every individual member of the team, like every good thing that must have a terminal point, it is the end of the road for The Johnsons.”