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The British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has aired the first of a three-part
documentary on Nigeria, hosted by television personality, Funmi Iyanda.
Titled ‘My Country,’ the documentary aired on BBC World on October 2,
with two more episodes scheduled for later this month.

Produced by Iyanda
to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary, ‘My Country’ is
described as “an epic journey around Nigeria (to) discover authentic
stories told from the Nigerian perspective.”

It features the
stories of a wide spectrum of Nigerians, from ordinary, otherwise
faceless, people, to major celebrities. The themes range from
heartwarming stories to hard hitting ones about the challenges of being
a Nigerian in these times.

Writing on her
blog, Iyanda said the documentary “has captured everyday Nigerians in
unusual but natural settings, engaging them in eye-opening and
down-to-earth conversations about their unique Nigerian experience.”

Having made her
name on ‘New Dawn’, a show that ran on the Nigerian Television
Authority for eight years, the television personality launched a new
programme, ‘Talk With Funmi’, earlier this year. She says the BBC is
the next stage in her quest to create a platform where authentic
Nigerian stories can be heard.

“I truly believe
that nobody can tell our stories the way we can. It is time for
Nigerians to tell our own stories with knowledge, intellect,
creativity, and truth,” Iyanda said.

‘My Country’ is directed by Chris Dada, who works with Iyanda on ‘Talk With Funmi’.

The second part of ‘My Country’ airs on BBC World on Saturday,
October 9, at 6.10pm (repeat broadcast on October 10 at 11.10am). Part
Three will be shown on October 16 at 6.10pm (repeat broadcast on
October 17, at 11.10am).