Cable news station, Al Jazeera is set to air a new documentary shot in Nigeria and designed for the Nigerian market.Premiering on Al Jazeera English on Monday, 24 August, “My Nigeria”
is a series of six half-hour documentaries designed to tell the human
story.
From stand-up comedian, Basketmouth to Nollywood star turned
politician, Kate Henshaw, from ICT expert Gbenga Sesan to fashion
designer Deola Sagoe, from football coach Femi Bamigboye to female
mechanic Sandra Aguebor, each film focuses on one central character who
invites viewers into their world, sharing their story in their
own
words.
According to the head of documentaries at Al Jazeera English, Ingrid Falck: “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,” The series was shot across Nigeria by award-winning South African directors, Brian Tilley and Clifford Bestall. Flack said: “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.”
