By Benjamin Njoku

One year after he launched the educational and entertainment animation music series, ‘Jeni and Keni’, famous comedian and Founder, House of Ajebo animation Studios, Erem Emeka Nehemiah has expressed satisfaction with  the programme, saying ‘ it has  lived up to its goal of ensuring that kids are not only entertained but also exposed to meaningful lessons that inspire curiosity and kindness.

True to his claims,  Erem was invited as a panelist for the 2024 EMEA Youth Summit held by Google in London to shed more light on his drive in creating African kiddies content that resonates with the global audience.

Speaking on the impact that the  ‘Jeni and Keni’ animated series has had on the kiddies, Erem said creating an entertainment  programme  that children can easily  relate with, can be  challenging.

 Emphasizing  the importance of storytelling in Africa, Erem said  “Creating quality content for children is something I’m deeply passionate about. Children are incredibly receptive, and what we present to them can shape their understanding of the world. ‘Jeni and Keni’ are crafted to embody values, while also making learning fun.”

In November,  2023, ‘Jeni and Keni’ had its grand premiere at the Ebony Live Cinema in Victoria Island with the goal of bridging the educational gap among children while imparting essential values such as empathy, kindness, and more.

The House of Ajebo YouTube Channel was launched in 2013. It presently has over two million subscribers. It also produces the famous cartoon series, ‘Tegwolo’ and is set to ‘Jeni and Keni’ 2.0 which will factor in Special needs kids, racial inclusion and major landmark places across Africa.

House of Ajebo is also expanding into gaming and Books as it is set to launch the ‘Tegwolo Dash’ mobile games as well as the ‘Jeni and Keni’ app and story books soon.

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[20:52, 25/10/2024] Benjamin Njoku: Why I’m partnering Kastina State Govt. to develop football academy in the state

— Filmmaker, Pascal Atuma

By Benjamin Njoku

Popular Canadian-based Nigerian filmmaker Pascal Atuma is breaking new grounds as he has signed a tripartite partnership deal with the Katsina State Ministry of Youths and Sports Development/Katsina Football Academy as well as the Bondy Football Academy, Paris to nurture football talents in the state and Nigeria at large. .

Announcing the partnership, in a statement on Friday, Atuma said the collaborative effort aims to discover and cultivate Nigeria’s hidden football gems in Katsina State, providing them with the resources and expertise to reach their full potential and become world-class athletes.

His words: “It is with immense pride that I announce a groundbreaking milestone in our quest to nurture young talents in Nigeria. With years of experience in the talent industry, spanning film, television, music, and football, I recognize the importance of support in unlocking youthful potential.

“While some societies have made significant strides in talent development, Nigeria must also prioritize empowering its abundant young talent. This conviction drives my excitement about our innovative tripartite partnership between Tabic Sporting Outfit, Katsina State Ministry of Youths & Sports Development/Katsina Football Academy, Bondy Football Academy, Paris, France.

“The partnership will identify and develop raw talent, provide top-tier training and mentorship, and foster international exposure and opportunities.

“The Katsina State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Lawal Aliyu Zakari, during the meeting held at the Bondy Academy headquarters in Paris, France, explained the state’s commitment to the project as a mandate by the Executive Governor of the state, Dikko Umaru Radda, to seek out and form strategic partnerships across the globe for the development of youths and sports.

“Together, we will identify and develop raw talent, provide top-tier training and mentorship, and foster international exposure and opportunities. This partnership embodies our commitment to empowering Nigeria’s youth and shaping the future of football excellence.”

During the partnership agreement meeting at Bondy Academy’s Paris headquarters, Katsina was represented by Lawal Aliyu Zakari, the Katsina state commissioner for youths and sports development; Sani Mustapha Bello, chairman of sports committee, Katsina house of assembly; and Ahmed Mohammed, chairman, Katsina Football Academy.

Bondy Academy was represented by its CEO Aacim Zahiri, and Jamel Zahiri, the sports director; while Atuma represented Tabic Football Club as co-chairman and co-founder.

Speaking on the partnership, Zakari said the Katsina government is committed to improving the state’s sports projects.

“This partnership represents a new dawn for youth and sports development in Katsina State, Nigeria, and Africa, and its potential impact is substantial. With the right support and resources, Nigeria’s young talents can shine on the global stage,” Zakari said.