Jolokoto
Nigeria
PMC is producing Jolokoto ("Mirror of Life") in Nigeria. This 120-episode radio show will air July 8th, 2019 through August 24th, 2020 in Yoruba, one of Nigeria’s official languages.
Jolokoto is airing in the southwestern states of Ogun and Oyo in Nigeria, where the population largely comprises of Yoruba speakers.
It seeks to positively impact Nigerian youth ages 15-25 in the southwestern region of the country on topics including gender-based violence, post-abortion care, and family planning.
As with all PMC radio shows, Jolokoto is created using PMC’s radio show methodology.
Making a Difference
It’s too soon to know the full impact Jolokoto will have. The goal of the drama is to address and create awareness around family planning, post-abortion care, and gender-based violence.
Main Issues this Drama Addresses:
Rights of Women & GirlsAll issues addressed by this drama:
Project Information
Title: Jolokoto (“Mirror of Life”)
Format: Radio Show
Location: Nigeria
Language: Yoruba
Duration: July 2019 – August 2020
Make sure to check out Jolokoto online for more information:
Jolokoto’s Facebook: @jolokoto
PMC-Nigeria’s Facebook: @PMC Naija
Jolokoto’s Instagram: @jolokoto_community
PMC-Nigeria’s Instagram: @naijapmc
Jolokoto’s Youtube: @Jolokoto RSD
Administrative Team:
Resident Representative: Ephraim Okon
Deputy Resident Representative: Joan Jeremiah
Finance Officer: Lambert Essien
Marketing Officer: Ogunkua Foluwakemi
Administrative Officer: Simon Akpan
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: Abiodun Adegbenro
Creative Team:
Producer: James Sheshi
Assistant Producer: Ufoma Eguriase
Studio Technician: Abel Akpanke
Head Writer: Time Bello
Writers: Ken Emah, Zainab Abubakar
News Related to this Project:
Staff Spotlight: Oluwaseun Odukoya
April 30, 2020 — This month we spoke to Oluwaseun, an actress with PMC-Nigeria’s show Jolokoto (“Mirror of Life”), to learn about getting... Keep reading.
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April 28, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has been named a finalist in... Keep reading.
Population Media Center Launches New Show, Jolokoto, in Nigeria
July 23, 2019 — A nonprofit entertainment company dedicated to social impact, Population Media Center (PMC), is thrilled to announce the launch... Keep reading.
Storylines
Yetunde's Story
After graduation from college, Yetunde is forced to return to her village against her desire to get a better life for herself in town. Upon her arrival in the village, she is faced with different types of challenges ranging from dealing with a brutal stepmother to meeting her daily needs for survival in the village. She eventually finds herself caught between her desire to plan her life for a better future and the immediate pressure from her stepmother and father to settle down with the most eligible bachelor in the village. Abi, the most eligible bachelor, wants to marry her but insists on having plenty of children to further his “legacy”, even though Baale and others in town openly discuss the dangers of having more children than they can care for. Being pushed by those close to her in different directions, Yetunde has to make a decision which will dictate the path her life will take.
Issues this storyline addresses:
Omolara's Story
Omolara is a newly admitted student in the College of Education in the Akoko Ara, caught between keeping her home-grown values and following the social influences of Bukky, her schoolmate and childhood friend. Omolara doesn’t want to be careless and get pregnant, but Bukky keeps encouraging Omolara to explore all the chances before her, feeling that the risk is low without her family to monitor her and with so many ways to end a pregnancy. After her friend Kemi’s secret abortion ends tragically and puts Omolara in bad light, she becomes even more skeptical, which pushes her to return focus to her studies once more. However, eventually put in an impossible situation that involves a rape, embarrassment, and ostracization, Omolara is faced with high-risk decisions that shape her health and relationships in unpredictable ways.
Issues this storyline addresses:
Kola's Story
Kola is a fine gentleman who believes in love and is preparing to marry a woman from the northern part of the country, Amira. Amira is also his sister Bisola’s friend. Bisola isn’t comfortable with the idea and would do anything to make sure the marriage does not hold. Against all odds, Kola insists and marries Amira. However, their difficulties aren’t over; worried about the challenges that come with marriage and Amira’s behavior, outside pressures shape Kola. With a strong influence from Lamidi who is of the opinion that women must be punished either physically or otherwise if found wanting, Kola makes a tough choice that changes his life.
Issues this storyline addresses:
Making a Difference
It’s too soon to know the full impact Jolokoto will have. The goal of the drama is to address and create awareness around family planning, post-abortion care, and gender-based violence.
Main Issues this Drama Addresses:
Rights of Women & GirlsAll issues addressed by this drama:
Project Information
Title: Jolokoto (“Mirror of Life”)
Format: Radio Show
Location: Nigeria
Language: Yoruba
Duration: July 2019 – August 2020
Make sure to check out Jolokoto online for more information:
Jolokoto’s Facebook: @jolokoto
PMC-Nigeria’s Facebook: @PMC Naija
Jolokoto’s Instagram: @jolokoto_community
PMC-Nigeria’s Instagram: @naijapmc
Jolokoto’s Youtube: @Jolokoto RSD
Administrative Team:
Resident Representative: Ephraim Okon
Deputy Resident Representative: Joan Jeremiah
Finance Officer: Lambert Essien
Marketing Officer: Ogunkua Foluwakemi
Administrative Officer: Simon Akpan
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: Abiodun Adegbenro
Creative Team:
Producer: James Sheshi
Assistant Producer: Ufoma Eguriase
Studio Technician: Abel Akpanke
Head Writer: Time Bello
Writers: Ken Emah, Zainab Abubakar
News Related to this Project:
Staff Spotlight: Oluwaseun Odukoya
April 30, 2020 — This month we spoke to Oluwaseun, an actress with PMC-Nigeria’s show Jolokoto (“Mirror of Life”), to learn about getting... Keep reading.
FAST COMPANY “WORLD CHANGING IDEAS” WINNERS: PMC’S JOLOKOTO SELECTED AS FINALIST IN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
April 28, 2020 — Population Media Center (PMC), a nonprofit leader in entertainment for social good, has been named a finalist in... Keep reading.
Population Media Center Launches New Show, Jolokoto, in Nigeria
July 23, 2019 — A nonprofit entertainment company dedicated to social impact, Population Media Center (PMC), is thrilled to announce the launch... Keep reading.
Storylines
Yetunde's Story
After graduation from college, Yetunde is forced to return to her village against her desire to get a better life for herself in town. Upon her arrival in the village, she is faced with different types of challenges ranging from dealing with a brutal stepmother to meeting her daily needs for survival in the village. She eventually finds herself caught between her desire to plan her life for a better future and the immediate pressure from her stepmother and father to settle down with the most eligible bachelor in the village. Abi, the most eligible bachelor, wants to marry her but insists on having plenty of children to further his “legacy”, even though Baale and others in town openly discuss the dangers of having more children than they can care for. Being pushed by those close to her in different directions, Yetunde has to make a decision which will dictate the path her life will take.
Issues this storyline addresses:
Omolara's Story
Omolara is a newly admitted student in the College of Education in the Akoko Ara, caught between keeping her home-grown values and following the social influences of Bukky, her schoolmate and childhood friend. Omolara doesn’t want to be careless and get pregnant, but Bukky keeps encouraging Omolara to explore all the chances before her, feeling that the risk is low without her family to monitor her and with so many ways to end a pregnancy. After her friend Kemi’s secret abortion ends tragically and puts Omolara in bad light, she becomes even more skeptical, which pushes her to return focus to her studies once more. However, eventually put in an impossible situation that involves a rape, embarrassment, and ostracization, Omolara is faced with high-risk decisions that shape her health and relationships in unpredictable ways.
Issues this storyline addresses:
Kola's Story
Kola is a fine gentleman who believes in love and is preparing to marry a woman from the northern part of the country, Amira. Amira is also his sister Bisola’s friend. Bisola isn’t comfortable with the idea and would do anything to make sure the marriage does not hold. Against all odds, Kola insists and marries Amira. However, their difficulties aren’t over; worried about the challenges that come with marriage and Amira’s behavior, outside pressures shape Kola. With a strong influence from Lamidi who is of the opinion that women must be punished either physically or otherwise if found wanting, Kola makes a tough choice that changes his life.
Issues this storyline addresses:
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