The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), in partnership with Nollywood’s Anthill Studios, has unveiled a new children’s musical drama titled Temi & The Labalaba Band.
The announcement was made in a statement by Niyi Akinmolayan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Anthill Studios, on Monday in Lagos.
Set in a local buka (informal eatery), the show follows the story of Mama B’s restaurant, which comes under threat of eviction by a landlord. Determined to save the eatery, Mama B’s daughter, Temi, leads a group of children who use music and dance to draw support from the community.
The buka, located in the heart of Lagos, is portrayed as a vibrant middle-class spot that serves traditional Nigerian meals and functions as a social hub where locals gather to eat, watch football, and unwind.
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Akinmolayan noted that the series, which has received endorsements from Nollywood stars and industry regulators, will air every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on NTA’s Network Service.
The 13-episode show, with each episode running for 27 minutes, is already gaining traction on YouTube and will soon be available on terrestrial and cable television, as well as on global streaming platforms including Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The series is produced in three major languages: English, French, and Portuguese.
