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We just got the keys to the Villa.

For years, Nigeria has watched Love Island from the sofa: the UK Villa, the US Villa, someone else’s summer. Now the country gets a Villa of its own, and Group8 has asked The Republic to open the doors. We are the creative and marketing agency for Love Island Nigeria, the first Nigerian edition of the ITV Studios format.

Love Island Nigeria billboard: Love has moved into the Villa, applications open at loveislandnigeria.com
“Love has moved into the Villa.” Campaign artwork by The Republic, shown on an illustrative billboard mock-up.

The short version

  • The show: Love Island Nigeria, the maiden edition, brought to Nigeria by Group8 and airing on Soundcity, Spice, ON TV and digital platforms.
  • The agency: The Republic, an independent creative and marketing agency in Lagos.
  • The job: everything that gets the country talking, from the first teaser to premiere night.

What does the job cover?

The whole launch, end to end. The idea for the season. TV and radio commercials, made by us. Outdoor and digital for the teaser, the casting call and the premiere. The show’s social channels, its community and its creators. And the decks that bring brands into the Villa as partners.

Why the Villa is the idea

Every Love Island has an island. Ours has an address. Nigerians already know the rules, the recouplings and the drama; what they have never had is a Villa that speaks their language and plays by their standards. So we built the campaign around a place, not a slogan, and we speak to the whole country, not one city.

The casting call puts it in one line: “Your next address could be the Villa.” A neon sign flickers on, the door opens a crack, and the rest is up to you.

“Nigerians have watched Love Island for years. Our job is to make the Nigerian Villa feel like it was always theirs.” Daniel Emeka, Managing Director, The Republic

Want in? Here’s how

Applications are open at loveislandnigeria.com and close on 14 November 2026. Single, confident and ready for the cameras? The Villa is waiting.

The people holding the keys

Daniel Emeka, our Managing Director and Co-Founder, leads the account as creative director. Aderoju Adeniji, Head of Operations and Client Service, is account director. Wuraola Bamidele runs operations and content. Behind them, the studio in Lagos makes the films, the design and the social.

Questions people are asking

Which agency is handling Love Island Nigeria?

The Republic, an independent creative and marketing agency in Lagos. Group8 appointed us as the agency for the first edition, covering campaign strategy, creative, TV and radio advertising, outdoor and social media.

Who is behind Love Island Nigeria?

Love Island is a format owned by ITV Studios. Love Island Nigeria is brought to Nigeria by Group8 and airs on Soundcity, Spice, ON TV and digital platforms.

How do I apply for Love Island Nigeria?

Apply online at loveislandnigeria.com. Applications close on 14 November 2026.

Who is The Republic?

A strategy-led creative and marketing agency at 10 Onisiwo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. We work on strategy, advertising, organic social, integrated campaigns and experiences for brands including CHI, Promasidor and Prudential Zenith Life. See the work.