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Neighbors (Radio Series) - Nigeria

Country

Nigeria

Programme Summary

The African Radio Drama Association (ARDA), with support from the Panos Institute West Africa, has piloted 13 episodes of a dramatic radio series with a situation comedy format that strives to enable conflict management and resolution among Nigerians. The purpose of the project is to encourage Nigerians of all ages to examine their differences and commonalities, in the process coming to respect each other's values.

Communication Strategies

Produced in Pidgin English and broadcast on private and public radio stations throughout the country, the 15-minute drama series highlights common values and personal idiosyncracies shared by Nigerians. In an attempt to break down stereotypes, the series depicts people from different religious and cultural backgrounds in their efforts to relate to one another. Specifically, set in a locale based in a fictitious country named Beto, the series follows the lives of people from a number of different groups (Yangalas, Ijegons, Turmawas, Ogbotors, and Chua-Chua). Focusing on two families (the Imalotis, a middle class Ijegon family, and the Elawis, a Yangale family), the series explores issues like inter-ethnic marriage, religious tolerance, cultural dominance, politics and ethnic patriotism, citizenship, and discrimination.

Development Issues

Conflict.

Key Points

The choice of radio as the medium of broadcast is based on its popularity, accessibility, and flexibility as a channel of communication in Nigeria. Likewise, drama is in line with the African tradition of passing on information about sensitive and serious issues that cannot be easily discussed.

Partners

Panos

Contact

African Radio Drama Association (ARDA)

Suite 20/20A, East Pavillion
Tafawa Balewa Square (Race-course)
P.O. Box 70141
Victoria Island

Lagos
Nigeria
Tel: +234 01 4705390/ 4710659

Source

Letter sent from Panos - Radio Department to The Communication Initiative on August 5, 2002.


Placed on the Communication Initiative site October 18 2002
Last Updated October 21 2008



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