Eniola Lasaki
The 90s were much more interesting. Times were easier and it felt like we had no care or worry in the world. To top it off, we had access to so many educative and entertaining shows, right from the comfort of our local TV screens.
In retrospect, we have curated a list of 90s Nigerian shows that made our childhood memorable.
1. TALES BY MOONLIGHT
Tales by Moonlight was one of the most-watched TV series in the 90s. Children used to wait by their Television sets on Sunday nights. It aired on NTA. It was created by NTA’s Victoria Ezeokoli. The show aired between the ’80s and ’90s.
2. SUPER STORY
Super Story was one of the most loved TV series back in the day. It aired on Thursdays. It has been airing from 2001 till the present. The debut episode “Oh, Father! Oh, Daughter!” featured Sola Sobowale and Bukky Wright.
3. FAMILY CIRCLE
Family circle is a Nigerian 90s show that showcased the life of a family and how they overcame the daily challenges life throws at them. It featured child actor, Aisha Allison who is now a QA auditor at Canada Diagnostic Centres.
4. EVERYDAY PEOPLE
This series was a hit back then, particularly because of its song which was very easy to learn and sing along to. It came with tears, suspense, and laughter. It features the late Sam Loco Efe, and Desmond Elliot who is now a member of the House of Assembly. It aired in the early 2000s.
5. AGBARA NLA / ULTIMATE POWER
Agbara Nla was a Mount Zion film ministry production that preached the gospel. It used to air on Sunday mornings. It features Mike Bamiloye and Gloria Bamiloye. They are still happily married with grandchildren. Agbara nla aired from 1992-1994.
6. CHECKMATE
Checkmate focuses on influential families, their heritage, and businesses and how they combat their enemies. Richard mofe Damijo, and Bob Manuel Udokwu starred in the movie. They are both still very active in their careers. Checkmate aired from 1991- 1994.
7. FUJI HOUSE OF COMMOTION
Is one of the Nigerian 90s shows packed comedy-packed, focused on a polygamous home. It remains one of the greatest comedy TV shows ever. Iretiola Doyle and Ngozi Nwosu used to act in this series we all were so fond of. They are both still very active in their acting careers. It aired in the early 2000s.
8. PALACE
Palace featured the life of an everyday Nigerian, but most of all preached love amongst other things. It aired in 1998. Featured veteran stars like Foluke Daramola and Lizz Benson. They are still active in the movie industry.
9. I NEED TO KNOW
I need to educate youngsters on the risks associated with unprotected sex and sexually transmitted diseases. The United Nations Populations Fund sponsored it. Funke Akindele was one of the teen actors in the series. She is the producer of Jenifa’s Diary, a television comedy series. Aired from 1997-2000.
10. THIS LIFE
This Life is a suspense-filled TV series that focuses on two young ladies, bent on getting revenge on their past.
