Novi Brown and Ebony Obsidian Exit Ahead of Sistas' Season 10 Milestone Premiere

Reel Perspectives

January 6, 2026

Significant changes are coming to Tyler Perry's Sistas, as it has been confirmed that Novi Brown and Ebony Obsidian will not return for the tenth season, as we celebrate its milestone on January 7th.

The news comes as a significant blow to fans, as both actresses have been part of the series since its premiere in 2019. The show has become a staple of Black entertainment, ranking as the #1 scripted series on cable among Black adults aged 18-49 for five consecutive years, and the #1 series on cable among all Black viewers for three consecutive years. KJ Smith, Mignon, and Crystal Renee Hayslett return, with Jordan Coleman and Tunde Oyeneyin, who will join the cast as Series Regulars to continue the weekly drama the series is known for.

This series follows a group of high-powered single women in their 30s as they navigate their complicated love lives, careers, and friendships through social media and societal pressures. Season 10 of Tyler Perry's Sistas picks up with the gut-wrenching aftermath of a car bomb, and the fallout is far from over. This season, silence is louder than words, loyalties are tested, and as each woman wrestles with the past, not everyone will make it to the other side the same. 

Coleman will star as Cheyenne Barnes, a fiercely confident hairstylist whose bold sexuality and razor-sharp wit command attention, masking the emotional scars she's carried for years. Though driven by a desire for luxury and ease, her reunion with her sister Andi slowly peels back layers of guarded vulnerability she's long tried to bury.

Oyeneyin stars as Madison Truitt, a powerful, self-assured entrepreneur whose commanding presence and unapologetic ambition have carved her a space in a male-dominated world. Beneath her polished exterior lies a yearning for love and partnership — one that matches her strength, despite whispers that her standards are too high.

"The longevity of Sistas is a testament to the incredible audience who has so deeply connected to the show. I know they will be invested in every plot line, every character, and a lot is going to happen this season. As always, we've got some big surprises, twists, and turns. It will not disappoint!" said Tyler Perry, Creator and Executive Producer.

When speaking of the increible milestone for the series, president Louis Carr, President of BET, released in a stement, "We are profoundly grateful for our enduring partnership with Tyler Perry, whose vision continues to deliver compelling, must-watch television, and we are equally proud of the amazing talent, both returning and new, who bring these dynamic characters to life."

Don't miss the season premiere on Wednesday, January 7 at 9 PM ET with all-new episodes dropping Wednesdays on BET.

Tyler Perry's Sistas comes from Tyler Perry Studios and is executive-produced by Perry, written by Courtney Glaude, and directed by Armani Ortiz.

Also returning for its fifth season is the hilarious comedy The Ms. Pat Show, premiering on Wednesday, January 7. The series follows Patricia Williams-Lee's stand-up comedy and memoir, "Rabbit, The Autobiography of Ms. Pat" - a former convicted felon turned suburban mom and stand-up comedian, whose hustle and resilient spirit were forged on the streets of Atlanta. To much reserve, she now finds herself in conservative middle America alongside her penny-pinching husband played by J. Bernard Calloway ("City On A Hill"), a struggle of a sister played by Tami Roman ("The Family Business"), and two distinct sets of kids played by Theodore Barnes ("The Prince of Peoria"), newcomer Briyana Guadalupe, Vince Swann ("50 Central") and Brittany Inge ("Boomerang"), the latter two raised under very different circumstances.

The first four seasons of the groundbreaking R-rated sitcom unpacked everything from drug addiction and abortion to sexual abuse and dysfunctional family cycles. Season 5 continues that trend as the multi-dimensional Carson family tackles topics including scars left by absent parents, scars created by present parents, and following your dreams through all of it. In their wildest, most uproarious season yet, the Carsons discover that the only constant is change. 

Returning series regulars include J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Vince Swann, Briyana Guadalupe, and Theodore John Barnes, with Brittany Inge recurring this season. Notable guest stars include Raven-Symoné, Tisha Campbell, Tristan "Mack" Wilds, Omeretta, Sandra Caldwell, Emmy award-winning actress Loretta Devine, and the multi-platinum, Grammy®-nominated vocal trio SWV. 

The Ms. Pat Show is created by Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams-Lee and Jordan E. Cooper, who also serve as executive producers. Brian Grazer, Lee Daniels, President of Imagine Television, Samie Kim Falvey, and Anthony Hill (who serves as the series' showrunner) will executive produce, alongside Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams and Jordan E. Cooper.