Tinsel is a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008. On 23 May 2013, the show's 1000th episode aired. It has been called "the most successful television drama on Nigerian television in recent times". On 23 April 2015, the show aired its 1500th episode.On 23 March 2017, the show aired the 2000th episode of the series.On 21 February 2019, the show aired its 2500th episode.On 21 Jan 2021, the show's 3000th episode aired. On 21 December 2022, the show aired a special 3500th documentary. On 21 November 2024 the show hit 4000 episodes.
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Tinsels plot revolves around two rival film companies: Reel Studios, founded by Fred Ade-Williams (Victor Olaotan), and Odyssey Pictures, headed by Brenda "Nana" Mensah (Funmilola Aofiyebi-Raimi). Tinsel is a tale of drama, romance, betrayal and triumph. The show returned for its eighth season on 25 May 2015.
Tinsel was in pre-production for over ninety months. Over 500 actors auditioned for the lead role of Fred Ade-Williams before the decision to cast Victor Olaotan was made. As of June 2013, the show's production cost per minute was 900 dollars, and total costs exceeded four billion naira. The show was shot in a studio in Ojota, Lagos until March 2013 when a fire destroyed that location. Since then the show has been shot at a studio and a private residence in Ikeja, Lagos.
It airs on AM Urban and AM Family.