When A Birthday Becomes a Whodunit - The Party: A Mini Series You Don't Want to Miss

Everything seemed perfect. The birthday celebration of Akinbobola Balogun (Kunle Remi), son of Chief Akintunde Balogun (Bimbo Manuel) and Chief Mrs. Mojoyin Balogun (Shaffy Bello), was in full swing. The atmosphere was lively, filled with praises and admiration—until the guest of honor was nowhere to be found. Moments later, he appeared… only to plunge from a balcony into the lavishly decorated pool below, ending the night—and his life.

His birthday became his death day. Ironic? Poetic? You decide.

When you're a man of influence like Chief Balogun, you probably have the Inspector General of Police on speed dial. It’s a nod to the ongoing issue of class privilege in Nigeria and elsewhere. But the Chief wasn’t prepared for what came next. Instead of easily manipulated officers, the IGP sent two sharp, young investigators who weren’t looking to play games.

Though everyone at the party had a solid alibi, suspicion lingered. Everyone became a suspect. No one, not even the Chief who made the call, was above scrutiny, not the close friends, the partygoers, or even the bachelor holding onto his singlehood like a badge of honor.

Everyone has secrets. Some are harmless; others, like the ones in this story, can unravel lives. From Chief Balogun to Akinbobola and even a friend’s wife (Queen), messy pasts come to light. There's definitely a shattered bro code in the mix, but let's keep it moving.

The mini-series, just three episodes long, directed by Yemi Morafa and produced by Judith Audu, does a solid job of keeping the audience guessing. Each character had motive and opportunity. But who actually did it? That’s for you to find out on Netflix. No spoilers here—just a nudge in the right direction for your next movie night, especially if you enjoy thrillers, drama, and a touch of detective work.

Now to the technical side of things.

Visually, the set design deserves high praise. The pool setup alone was stunning and elevated the production. The wardrobe was refreshingly grounded—not flashy for the sake of the camera, but real and fitting for the characters.

On the acting front, it was a mixed bag. While a few performances fell flat and made parts of the story feel slow or hard to follow, others really stood out. Kehinde Bankole, Uzor Arukwe, Shaffy Bello, and Femi Branch delivered strong performances. Femi Branch, in particular, as Saint Quadri, was a highlight—blending humor, intensity, and unpredictability in just the right doses.

The series ends on a cliffhanger. Whether that’s an invitation for viewers to piece things together or a setup for a second season remains unclear. So far, no official word on a continuation. For now, you’ll have to make up your own ending—or hope there's more to come.