Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest and
fastest growing economies with a population of over 173 million. But
despite the growth rate and potential of the nation, when it comes to
international media coverage and in light of recent events, there is
still negativity and uncertainty.
In a new 6-part docu-series by Al Jazeera titled ‘My Nigeria‘, they hope to change the way Nigeria is perceived.
The
new series is made up of half-hour episodes, with each one featuring
first-person accounts of what their Nigeria is. They have notable
Nigerians such as Kate Henshaw, Deola Sagoe, Basketmouth,
and more. Check out Kate and Deola talk about the project. The series
also goes on to document the perspectives of everyday Nigerians living
the typical Nigerian life.
According to Ingrid Falck (Head of Documentaries, Al Jazeera) “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 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 firsthand how Nigerians are busy
making a difference.“
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