BBC Drama Slate Includes ‘Rocks’ Writer Theresa Ikoko’s Series Adaptation On Nikki May’s Wahala

Deadline is reporting that among the series that BBC will air for its upcoming season is ‘Rocks’ Writer Theresa Ikoko’s drama series adaptation on Nikki May’s Wahala.

Ikoko, who was BAFTA-nominated for Rocks, will adapt Nikki May’s soon-to-be-published debut novel Wahala, which follows three thirty-something Anglo-Nigerian women whose friendship group is infiltrated by the beautiful, charismatic, and super-wealthy Isobel.

Set in London, Isobel’s arrival creates mounting tensions, unravels bonds, and exposes secrets with shocking and tragic consequences. Ikoko said the series is “Big Little Lies meets Girlfriends” and will be an “amazing celebration of Nigerian British culture.”

Wahala is produced by Firebird Pictures, with founder Elizabeth Kilgarriff executive producing alongside the BBC’s Mona Qureshi. BBC Studios will distribute the series internationally.