Stories of Africa
A rain forest is forest vegetation domintaed by tall trees. This trees cast a deep shade on the ground to allow grass to grow. Nigeria has lost 95% of its forest cover. A forest home to 18 species of priimates. Predominantly Nigeria's people is rural and people depend on the forest for economic activities. Traditional livelihood of farming and logging has led to evetual destruction.
Every week we meet an African musician who talks about their tunes, how they got started, what they sing about, and react to other great musical acts from across the continent.
Nigeria is the largest country in Africa. Its population of 160 million is nearly half female. 54 million of these women are living and working in the rural areas, providing 60-70% of the rural work force there. But, for Nigerian women, gender imbalance is creating obstacles to success.
Whatever he's doing, he's name resonates loudly on the African continent and in particular in Nigeria. He used to score goals for fun. A tremendous talent whose skills won the hearts of football fans around the world during a glittering career. His story started in Owerri, when he was a boy with dreams of playing in the big league.
Every week we meet an African musician who talks about their tunes, how they got started, what they sing about, and react to other great musical acts from across the continent.
The River Benue winds more than 1400 kilometers through eastern Nigeria and into northern Cameroon, affecting the lives of millions. Spend a little time along the Benue, getting to know the fishermen, farmers, taxi drivers and boatmen whose fortunes rise and fall with the pace of the river.
Until the last decade, the Christian and Muslim communities sharing the Plateau State in Nigeria have been living in harmony. In September 2001 Muslim-Christian violence erupted in Jos, an area mostly dominated by Christians. An estimated 1,000 people were killed. We are working here now in the positive angle of the Christians/Muslims story and the viable solutions for bringing again peace and unity to the community. The roots involved on the Plateau State problem are not just about religion or races. Land use, and political favoritism is present as well.
Wanja Mungai takes viewers to three new locations every week to sample some of Africa’s most interesting destinations. Sometimes you’re there for shopping, sometimes to eat, other times for festivals, but always to have fun.
More than half of Nigeria's population is 19 or younger…and growing all the time. About 3 million Nigerian youths graduate from secondary school every year. Only 2 million get admission into colleges and universities. More find their way into job seeking without any good skills or experience.
Nigeria's movie industry has witnessed a meteoric rise over the past twenty years. The industry is now worth 5.1 billion dollars, following Nigeria's rebasing. Nollywood has a huge global-following, especially in Africa.
Every week we meet an African musician who talks about their tunes, how they got started, what they sing about, and react to other great musical acts from across the continent.