Cheta’m Season One Recap: A Love Story That Transcends Time, Space, and Powerful Magic

A complete guide to the story so far, setting the stage for the Showmax Original Season 2 return.

Many moons ago, the first stories of love and lust were recorded in the sands of time... and with Cheta’m, James Omokwe invites us into a world filled with epic drama, forbidden romance, and power struggles. If you’ve been a fan of Nigerian epic dramas like Diiche, Itura, Riona, and Ajoche, then you know Omokwe’s knack for crafting unforgettable stories. With Cheta’m, he delivers yet another masterpiece.

The first season of Cheta’m, a Showmax original, concluded in 2024 after 60 gripping episodes released over 20 weeks. Now, with the second season already underway, there’s no better time to dive back into this rich, sprawling tale—or start fresh if you’re new. Let’s take a walk through the sands of Mgberi and Ajaani’s communal clash to revisit a love story so epic.

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The Premise

At its heart, Cheta’m is the story of Nnanna (Kingsley Nwachukwu) and Adanna (Oluchi Amajuoyi), two lovers whose bond transcends time, space, and, as we’re hoping, powerful magic. The show explores this against the backdrop of the brewing communal war between two kingdoms, Mgberi and Ajaani. On one side, we have the mild-mannered Nze Ezeugo of Mgberi (Nonso Odogwu), who is caught in the web of his own household drama. On the other, we meet King Jideofor of Ajaani (Kalu Ikeagwu), a boastful and fierce ruler with ambitions that threaten to engulf Mgberi in chaos.

This story isn’t just about kingdoms or wars. It’s about love, betrayal, magic, and the timeless human struggle for freedom and justice.

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Key Characters

Adanna (Played by Oluchi Amajuoyi)

Adanna is a kind and beautiful maiden from Mgberi, known for her naivety and spiritual foresight. She’s the daughter of Ichie Nwoke, a close ally of Ezeugo, and Akunna, one of the Umuada leaders. Her closest friends—Mmesoma (Ruby Okezie), Azubuike (Ichie Fuego), Nwoye (Nnamdi Agbo), and Nnanna—form a complicated web of unrequited love. While everyone else is caught in one-sided romances, Adanna and Nnanna share a rare, mutual connection.

But their love faces challenges. On their wedding day, Ojigijaga (Jsmile Uhuru), Mgberi’s scheming chief priest, claims Adanna for himself under the guise of the gods’ will. This event sets off a chain of rebellion, escape, and tragedy, leaving Adanna marked as an outcast in her community. Powerful magic erases all memory of Nnanna, even from Adanna’s mind, leaving her pregnant and alone in a world that no longer remembers the man she loves.

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Nnanna (Played by Kingsley Nwachukwu)

Nnanna’s journey takes him to Ajaani, where he becomes a trusted commander in King Jideofor’s army. Despite his amnesia, dreams of a mysterious woman with waist beads haunt him, hinting at his lost connection to Adanna.

In Ajaani, we meet Jideofor’s household: Queen Mkpulumma (Ugonna Okore), a witch with her own hidden agenda, and their daughter Ahunna (Oluchi Odii), a strong-willed princess whose budding powers and arranged marriage spark chaos. Nnanna rises through the ranks while grappling with memories he cannot place, setting the stage for a fateful reunion with Adanna during a mission to Mgberi.

When their paths cross, the chemistry is electrifying—a moment where destiny, or perhaps something even more powerful, seems to intervene.

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Why Cheta’m Is Prestige TV

James Omokwe and his team have mastered the art of long-form storytelling. Every episode adds layers to the narrative, and the expansive cast ensures there’s never a dull moment. The intricate plotlines, coupled with stellar performances, make Cheta’m a shining example of what Nigerian TV can achieve.

If you’re a fan of justice being served (even if only in fiction), you’ll be glad to know that evildoers don’t get away with much in this world. With the second season promising even more twists and resolutions, now is the perfect time to binge-watch the first season and join the unfolding drama.

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Where to Watch

Catch new episodes of Cheta’m every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on Showmax. If you missed the first season, all 60 episodes are available to stream. Trust me, it’s worth the ride.

So, are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of Cheta’m? Let me know your thoughts in the comments and happy binging!

Click to watch our visual recap of the first season on YouTube.

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Cheta’m’s Character List

Here’s a look at some of Cheta’m’s key characters and their relationships:

1. Adaolisa – Lolia’s servant girl and Onochie’s mistress

2. Adanna – the daughter of Nwoke and Akunna, the mother of Chetanna, and Nnanna’s love

3. Adaugo – the former acolyte Ojigijaga impregnated and had Maduka kill; Urenna’s mother

4. Afam – Head of the hunters

5. Akuada – the first daughter of Ichie Obumneme; sister to Mmesoma and Ijeawele

6. Akumjeli – Ikemefuna’s mother; the leader of the warring women

7. Akunna – wife to Ichie Nwoke; Adanna’s mother

8. Ahunna – the princess of Ajaani, Jideofor’s only child

9. Bianonyerem – husband to Ijeawele

10. Boma – Lolia’s lover

11. Azubuike – Ichie Jidekene’s son; Mmesoma’s husband

12. Chetanna – Adanna and Nnanna’s son

13. Chidalu – Ejike’s lover killed by Mmadiya [deceased]

14. Chief Dagogo – Leader of the River Kingdom; Lolia’s father

15. Ejike – the first son of Ezeugo, Okeosisi of Mgberi

16. Erinma – wife of Maduka; Urenna and Ujunwa’s adopted mother

17. Ezeugo – the king of Mgberi

18. Ichie Jidekene – an annoying member of the inner council of Mgberi; Azubuike’s father [deceased]

19. Ichie Nwoke – a member of the inner council of Mgberi; Adanna’s father

20. Ichie Obumneme – a member of the inner council of Mgberi; Akuada, Ijeawele, and Mmesoma’s father

21. Ichie Okeke – a member of the inner council of Mgberi; Obiajulu’s dad who was in love with Ezeugo’s first wife [deceased]

22. Ichie Olisaeloka – Nnanna’s father

23. Ijeawele – second daughter of Ichie Obumneme; sister of Akuada and Mmesoma; wife to Bianonyerem

24. Ikemefuna – Ofunneka’s husband

25. Ikenna – Akuada’s husband; Udu’s brother

26. Jideofor – King of Ajaani

27. Kaodi – Ajaani’s spy living in Mgberi but serving Jideofor’s witch wife.

28. Kamharida – The second wife of Ezeugo. Mother to Nwoye.

29. Lolia – Onochie’s wife from the River kingdom

30. Maduka – a former soldier of Ojigijaga in Mgberi; defected with his family to serve Jideofor of Ajaani. [deceased]

31. Mmadiya – the first wife of Ezeugo, King/Okeosisi of Mgberi. Mother to Ejike and Onochie.

32. Mmaegwu – Ofunneka’s mother; head of ndi Akpokutari

33. Mmesoma – the third and last daughter of Ichie Obumneme; sister of Akuada and Ijeawele; wife of Azubuike

34. Ndidi – the head of Ojigijaga’s acolytes

35. Nnanna – Adanna’s love; Chetanna’s father

36. Nwoye – the third and last son of Ezeugo, Okeosisi of Mgberi

37. Nzeribe – Mmesoma’s business partner who is at odds with Azubuike over her love

38. Obiajulu – Ichie Okeke’s only child; touched by the gods to be Ojigijaga’s replacement

39. Ofunneka – the one who left ndi Akpoputara for love and to marry Ikemefuna

40. Okwuchelu – Nnanna’s mother; wife to Ichie Olisaeloka

41. Ojigijaga – the Ezemmuo of Mgberi, also called Anele

42. Onochie – the second son of Ezeugo, Okeosisi of Mgberi

43. Onwuchekwa – the masquerade spirit always following Ojigijaga; the former chief priest of Mgberi

44. Queen Mkpulumma – Wife of King Jideofor of Ajaani

45. Udu – Ikenna’s sister and Akuada’s worst nightmare

46. Ugonma – the forest spirit

47. Ujunwa – Dike’s daughter adopted by Maduka and Erinma

48. Urenna – Adaugo’s daughter adopted by Maduka and Erinma