Mount Zion Announces Final Season of ‘Abejoye’ as Mike Bamiloye Concludes 10-Year Christian Drama Series

By Simpson Global Media News Desk

Event: Announcement of the tenth and final season of the Abejoye drama series
Theme: Faith, courage, spirituality and the battle against darkness
Announcement Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Finale Presentation Date: Friday, 4 December 2026
Time: Not publicly specified
Venue: Jesus Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Organiser: Mount Zion Faith Ministries, in collaboration with Flaming Sword Ministries

A decade-long drama series approaches its conclusion

Nigerian gospel filmmaker and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, has announced that the tenth season of the popular Christian drama series Abejoye will be its final instalment.

The concluding season, titled Abejoye: The Prevailer, is scheduled for a big-screen presentation on 4 December 2026 during the Drama Ministers Power Night at Jesus Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Bamiloye announced the development on Friday, 6 November, through a post on his Threads account, describing the final production as an emotional conclusion to a story that has followed its central character through years of spiritual conflict, family challenges and personal transformation.

The announcement marks the planned end of one of Mount Zion Faith Ministries' recognised drama productions, which has attracted audiences through its combination of Christian teaching, Yoruba cultural elements and family-centred storytelling.

The series began in 2017 and continued through the COVID-19 pandemic, with production taking place in Nigeria and the United States.

‘The Prevailer’ concludes the story

The final season carries the title Abejoye: The Prevailer.

In announcing the production, Bamiloye described the forthcoming instalment as a heart-touching conclusion to the long-running movie serial.

He explained that the story had developed over the years around spirituality, faith, courage and the battle against darkness.

The filmmaker's announcement also confirmed that the tenth season would bring the series to its intended conclusion rather than continue the storyline into another regular season.

The December presentation is scheduled as part of Drama Ministers Power Night, an event bringing together members of the Christian drama community.

The organisers have not publicly specified the exact time for the screening.

The story behind Abejoye

At the centre of the series is Olayiotan Abejoye, a Yoruba traditionalist who travels to the United States to spend time with his son's family.

His stay exposes him to a different religious environment and creates tensions between his traditional beliefs and the Pentecostal Christian faith practised by his son and household.

The story follows his changing convictions, the conflicts that arise from his transformation and the challenges he faces after returning to Nigeria.

Through the central character, the series explores faith, family relationships, spiritual convictions, cultural identity and the consequences of personal decisions.

The storyline also draws on Yoruba language and cultural settings, creating a connection between its Nigerian background and the experiences of characters living abroad.

This combination has helped establish the production as a recognisable title within Mount Zion's collection of Christian drama series.

Mike Bamiloye leads the production

Mike Bamiloye is the central creative figure behind the production.

He plays Olayiotan Abejoye and has served as writer and executive director of the series.

His wife, Gloria Bamiloye, is among the recurring cast members, alongside actors including Adegbenga Adeboye and Samuel Obikoya.

Damilola Mike-Bamiloye has contributed to the production as a producer and director, while other filmmakers, including Isaac Femi Akintunde and Wole Adeyi, have also worked on the series.

Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, popularly known as JayMikee, has contributed original music and soundtracks.

The involvement of several members of the Bamiloye family reflects the wider role of family collaboration in Mount Zion's filmmaking activities.

A production journey across Nigeria and America

One of the notable aspects of the series has been its use of locations in both Nigeria and the United States.

The story's international setting allows the production to explore the experiences of a Nigerian family living abroad while maintaining a connection with the character's cultural and religious background.

The contrast between the two environments provides much of the setting for the story's conflicts.

The series also continued through the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected film production and other creative activities across the world.

Bamiloye's announcement highlighted this extended production journey as part of the significance of bringing the story to its final season.

Mount Zion's contribution to Nigerian Christian filmmaking

Mount Zion Faith Ministries has developed a substantial body of Christian drama and film productions over the years.

Its productions have covered subjects including marriage, family relationships, faith, personal responsibility, youth development and spiritual conflict.

The ministry has also built an audience through digital distribution, allowing viewers to access its productions beyond traditional television and cinema platforms.

The Abejoye series forms part of this wider catalogue and has remained one of its continuing dramatic projects.

The announcement of the final season therefore represents more than the conclusion of an individual storyline. It also marks the end of a production that has developed across several years and involved different members of the ministry's creative team.

The December presentation

The final instalment is scheduled to be presented on a big screen on 4 December 2026 during Drama Ministers Power Night at Jesus Centre in Ibadan.

The presentation will provide an opportunity for audiences and members of the Christian drama community to experience the concluding season in a shared setting.

Although the announcement confirms the date and venue, detailed information about admission arrangements, ticketing and the complete programme has not been publicly established in the reports reviewed.

The production's digital release arrangements have also not been confirmed.

Viewers should therefore distinguish the announced December big-screen presentation from any future online or streaming availability.

What happens next?

Attention will now turn to preparations for the December presentation and the final storyline of Abejoye: The Prevailer.

The concluding season is expected to bring the series' central conflicts to a resolution, although the full plot and ending have not been disclosed.

The production team has not publicly announced a separate streaming release date for the finale.

For audiences who have followed the series since its earlier seasons, the final instalment represents an opportunity to see the story reach its planned conclusion.

For Mount Zion Faith Ministries, it also provides an opportunity to close a long-running production while continuing its wider work in Christian film and drama.

The end of one story, not the end of the ministry's filmmaking

The conclusion of Abejoye does not mean the end of Mount Zion's filmmaking activities.

The ministry continues to maintain a wider catalogue of productions and has developed several other film and drama projects.

Its work has contributed to the growth of faith-based filmmaking in Nigeria, particularly through productions that combine religious messages with family drama, social themes and indigenous cultural expression.

The final season will therefore close a significant chapter in the Abejoye story while leaving the ministry's wider creative work ongoing.

For Mike Bamiloye and the production team, the December presentation will mark the planned conclusion of a drama series that began in 2017 and developed into a ten-season production.

For its audience, The Prevailer is the final opportunity to follow Olayiotan Abejoye's journey to its intended ending.