The official poster for Spiraling has been released ahead of the Nigerian psychological thriller’s premiere on streaming platform KAVA on November 26.
Released on November 12, the key art features Toni Tones alongside co-stars Jim Iyke, Folu Storms and Seun Ajayi, placing the actress at the centre of the upcoming production.
Toni Tones stars as Sade, a tech entrepreneur whose seemingly successful life unravels after an impulsive affair sets off a chain of dangerous events. As old secrets emerge and loyalties shift, Sade fights to protect everything she has built. Set against the intersecting worlds of technology, politics and power in contemporary Nigeria, the story explores ambition, betrayal and the consequences of personal choices.
Tones’ casting comes as little surprise. When she was announced for the role in 2024, creator and director Wande Thomas revealed he wrote the part with her in mind. “It was always Toni. I had her in mind when I was writing.” He also praised her nuanced portrayals of complex, flawed women on screen.
Thomas, whose previous credits include Under the Influence and The Smart Money Woman, created and directed the project. Speaking about its inspiration, he said, “I wanted to explore how quickly an ordinary decision can spiral into something completely beyond your control. At its heart, this is a story about the secrets we keep, the lies we tell ourselves and how far we’ll go when everything is at stake.”
He co-wrote the series with Amaka Anioji, while Isoken Ogiemwonyi produced the project. The production also marks another collaboration between Thomas and Ogiemwonyi, who previously worked together on The Smart Money Woman and Under the Influence.
“We set out to make a thriller that felt both distinctly Nigerian and universally compelling,” Ogiemwonyi said. “Spiraling is a character-driven story about flawed people making questionable choices, and we’re excited to partner with KAVA to bring it to audiences across Africa and the diaspora.”
Jim Iyke and Folu Storms join Tones in the lead cast, alongside Seun Ajayi, Fae Olumide, Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga and Mathilda Akatugba.
KAVA’s Head of Acquisitions, Ladun Awobokun, described the acquisition as part of the platform’s commitment to championing African storytelling.
“Spiraling is exactly the kind of bold, sophisticated African storytelling we want to champion at KAVA. With its compelling performances and distinctly Nigerian setting, the series delivers a gripping thriller that we believe will resonate with audiences at home and around the world,” she said.
Written by Thomas and Anioji, Spiraling will premiere on KAVA on November 26, 2026, with availability for audiences across Africa and the diaspora.
