Mike Afolarin, Gbubemi Ejeye & Bolanle Ninalowo talk Netflix’s ‘Far From Home’ [Pulse Interview]

His dreams suddenly appear within reach when a prestigious scholarship to the most exclusive school in the country catapults him into the affluent world of Nigeria’s elite. Here, he faces several obstacles, including a huge secret that threatens Ishaya’s newfound status and, ultimately, his family’s safety.

‘Far From Home’ is the first Netflix Original young adult series from Nigeria. Released on December 16th, the limited series follows the story of Ishaya Bello, a charismatic teenager and talented artist from a poor family.

In this Pulse exclusive, we chat with three of the stars of Netflix’s first Nigerian young adult series: Afolarin, who plays Ishaya, Ejeye (Adufe) and Ninalowo (Oga Rambo). They dive into their different roles, share their reactions to the script, their challenges and more.