Africa Magic sets August premiere for ‘Hello Future Me’, sequel to ‘Dear Future Me’

Africa Magic is set to premiere 'Hello Future Me' on August 31, the highly anticipated sequel to its 2025 romantic drama series, 'Dear Future Me.' The new 26-episode series will debut at 9 p.m. West Africa Time on Africa Magic Showcase, accessible via DStv Channel 151 and GOtv Channel 8. Viewers can also catch new episodes airing Monday to Friday on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.

The sequel picks up after the events of 'Dear Future Me,' which centered on Boma (Femi Adekanye) and Dayo (Ruby Agwu) navigating past betrayals and attempting to rebuild their relationship, a journey that also impacted their children, Adele (Ejiroghene Asagba) and Banky (Johnson Ibeh). While the first series focused on healing, 'Hello Future Me' delves into future uncertainties and the consequences of plans gone awry.

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Following the strong response to Dear Future Me, we're excited to bring viewers the next chapter with Hello Future Me.

In the new installment, Adele's aspirations for international study are thwarted by financial setbacks, compelling her to return to Nigeria. She finds herself in her father's newly blended family, creating an awkward situation as she must now live with Dayo, her father's wife and her stepmother, and Banky, her former love interest who is now her stepbrother.

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As we continue to expand Africa Magic’s slate of original productions, we’re intentional about backing stories that are relatable, emotionally grounded and unmistakably Nigerian.

Atinuke Babatunde, executive head of content and channels, West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, explained that the sequel was a direct response to the positive reception of 'Dear Future Me.' "Following the strong response to Dear Future Me, we're excited to bring viewers the next chapter with Hello Future Me," she stated. Babatunde emphasized Africa Magic's commitment to investing in original productions that tell relatable Nigerian stories, exploring emotional and social realities familiar to their audience. "As we continue to expand Africa Magic’s slate of original productions, we’re intentional about backing stories that are relatable, emotionally grounded and unmistakably Nigerian," she added. "Hello Future Me captures the complexities of family, love and ambition in a way we know will resonate with audiences."

Executive producers Adeniyi Omobulejo and Allen Onyige highlighted that the sequel examines the repercussions of navigating a future that deviates from expectations. The characters are older, their circumstances more complex, forcing them to re-evaluate their dreams and ambitions. The series blends romance, humor, and family drama, exploring themes of identity, resilience, ambition, sacrifice, second chances, and life's unpredictability.

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Hello Future Me captures the complexities of family, love and ambition in a way we know will resonate with audiences.