Al Jazeera Set To Air New Documentary "My Nigeria"

 

Cable news station, Al Jazeera is set to air a new documentary shot in Nigeria “My Nigeria” Premiering on Al Jazeera English on Monday, 24 August, The documentary is a series of six half-hour documentary designed to bring people's stories directly to our screens. The film focuses on one central character who invites viewers into their world, sharing their story in their own words.

Some of the stars that features in the power pack documentary are stand-up comedian, Basketmouth, Nollywood star turned politician, Kate Henshaw, ICT expert Gbenga Sesan, fashion designer Deola Sagoe, football coach Femi Bamigboye, female mechanic Sandra Aguebor and more.
 
According to the head of documentaries at Al Jazeera English, Ingrid Flack: “The series was commissioned specifically to support Al Jazeera English’s brand, ‘Hear The Human Story,’ to bring people’s stories directly to our screens, told in a first-person style without mediation, offering a range of authentic views,”

 “To get beyond the clichés of Africa, there isn’t a better place than Nigeria For every stereotype of corruption or extremism, there are millions of ordinary Nigerians making this African powerhouse tick. Our series focuses on these individuals to see first-hand how Nigerians are busy making a difference.”

Managing Director for MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, said: “MultiChoice has a long standing relationship with Nollywood and Nigeria’s creative industry. As an organisation that has for over a decade supported the development of the industry, it gives us great joy that Al Jazeera is shining the spotlight on success stories while showcasing the amazing talent that exists in Nigeria. Our audiences on the DStv and GOtv platforms will definitely find the series inspiring.”

The series was shot across Nigeria by award-winning South African directors, Brian Tilley and Clifford Bestall.