Teen drama series, “Journey to Bloom”, premieres in Lagos
“Journey to Bloom," a Nigerian teen television drama series aimed at educating teenage girls on the essence of financial inclusion and maintaining good sexual reproductive health, premiered in Lagos.
The girl-focused movement is produced by SKY Girls, a pan-African empowerment movement funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
It was launched in Nigeria in 2022 to increase financial inclusion for teen girls between the ages of 12 and 19, as well as increase their resilience and confidence.
The initiative was first launched in 2014 in Botswana and is also active in Ghana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, and Zambia.
“Journey to Bloom” celebrates young female empowerment and personal growth, following a group of teenage girls as they navigate friendships and aspirations.
The drama series focusses on educating teenage girls on managing sexual pressure, mental flow, peer pressure, and being financially smart, among other important issues.
Shot in the Ikeja, Agege, and Maryland areas of Lagos State, the series enlightens girls on how to stay true to themselves and say no to early sex while continuing to have positive relationships.
Journey to Bloom tells the story of two teenage girls, Tife and Naima, and their friends as they navigate school, family, and personal ambition.
Tife’s mysterious past and Naima’s pressure from her controlling parents set the stage for an epic journey. Can they overcome their differences to rewrite their destinies?
From viral dance challenges to financial struggles, each episode reflects the complexities of teenage life. They discover the importance of friendship, resilience, and staying true to themselves.
Speaking at the premiere on Thursday, Adenike Odutola, Country Director, SKY Girls Nigeria, said viewers should expect drama around sexual reproductive health and some other interesting themes in the drama series.
“We are also encouraging parents andguardians generally to uphold such education with our girls.
“I am glad we have been able to discover new talents; the production process has been fun all the way.
“The drama series will be exhibited on Africa Magic Family, channel 154, at 6.30 every Saturday.
“Other distribution channels will be on Pop Central and YouTube,” she said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cast is: Ayomide Boluwatife, who acted as Tife; Judith Ushi (Naima); Isoken Aruede (Jibs); Wonuola Akinremi (Yomi); Nadia Dutch (Bibi); and Samson Imanah (Kunle).
