5 Nigerian movies and TV shows with strong messages on gender issues

The time is now in the movie industry! Gender sensitive screenplays, series and movies will be available in Nigeria this march.

As you well know, March is a special month for the World’s feminine group as it also hosts the day for the UN International Women’s Day – March 8, 2018. Women will be marching through streets reminding everyone of their relevance to the world.

You can watch and learn from these 5 movies and TV shows in Nigeria as you appreciate the impact of ladies around you this month.

 

  • MTV Shuga Naija

The all new Season 6 of one of the most watched youth friendly series in Africa premiered  Tuesday March 6th on MTV Base. Its exciting educative storyline focuses on issues around peer pressure, domestic violence, rape, early marriage and other matters that affect the Nigerian teenager and young adult. The show, produced by MTV Staying Alive Foundation features popular actors like Timini Egbuson, Ozzy Agu, Rahama Sadau, Bolanle Olukanni, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Jemima Osunde and Nobert Young.

  1. New Money

Jemima Osunde is the star of this movie. The story centres around a young lady who becomes a billionaire overnight because her Uncle wills her his properties. It will air on March 23 and features celebrities like Folarin Falana (Falz The BahdGuy) and Dakore Akande.

  1. Strange Land

Human trafficking is the theme for this movie which is currently in the Cinemas. It is based on a true story of a young girl in Nigeria who finds herself in London serving as a domestic servant.

  1. Bound

You will get to watch Rita Dominic in this inspiring story about a beautiful woman who battles emotional issues in her life. The movie will be available from March 16.   

  1. Crushed

This is a story of a newly wedded bride who receives a scary gift from the past on her doorstep. It’s already in Cinemas across the nation.

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