Nigerian production studio Above World Productions has announced the upcoming release of SAY IT HERE, a new youth-focused YouTube mini-podcast created to give young Africans a space to openly engage with questions and conversations that often go unspoken.

The 10-episode series features two young Nigerian hosts in a stunning high-school background responding to anonymous questions submitted by teens & youth, exploring themes around faith, relationships, gender equity, growing up and the realities of navigating life as a young person in Africa. SAY IT HERE will premiere on YouTube on OCTOBER 2ND and is set to become the next must-watch show for young people across Africa.

SAY IT HERE is the show with conversations every teen wants to have, and every adult wishes they had growing up.

ABOUT ABOVE WORLD STUDIOS

Above World Studios is a Nigerian production company focused on creating compelling entertainment and meaningful conversations for young audiences, with a particular focus on faith and Christianity.

Its first production, the Christian short film The Day We Met, was recognised at the Fountain International Film Festival in 2022. Since then, the studio has produced a range of viral YouTube content featuring prominent faith-based artists and influencers including Limoblaze, Gaise Baba, Pastor Laju Iren and others.

The studio’s mission is to build a love for Christ in the hearts of young people through unconventional Christian entertainment, strong storytelling and production excellence.

ABOUT THE CREATOR

SAY ITHERE was created by Eboselume Okedeji, a Nigerian filmmaker and producer with experience across film and digital content. She began her film journey at the EbonyLife Creative Academy in 2021, before joining Inkblot Productions as a Marketing Lead, where she worked across content creation, public relations and marketing strategies for major theatrical releases including Superstar, The Blood Covenant, The Perfect Arrangement, Palava and others.

Her film credits include Producing Assistant on BABY FARM, Associate Producer on A NIGHT IN 2005, as well as work across several short films and television commercials.

“Everything I’ve done so far has led up to moments like this. I started dreaming about creating shows like this as a teenager because I felt that the experiences of young people were underrepresented in African stories. It just happened that I found  Christ while studying Media and Film in Florida, and from then on, I wanted to create a bridge between God and young people through entertainment.

“This show reflects a lot of my own childhood. I had many experiences I couldn’t share with my parents or other adults, and because of that, some mistakes were made. That is the reality for many young people. More often than not, they turn to their peers, who are also trying to figure things out themselves, and sometimes end up receiving the wrong advice.

“I thought, why not bring together young people who have a strong foundation in Christianity, but are also fun, relatable and able to have honest conversations with their peers about these issues? That idea became “SAY IT HERE.”

POWERED BY CCHUB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRICA NO FILTER

SAY IT HERE is powered by CCHUB in partnership with Africa No Filter and supported by THE GATES FOUNDATION as part of the Faith Storyteller Grant, which supports Christian and muslim storytellers using their platforms to contribute to more nuanced and progressive narratives about Africa.

Eboselume was one of the 20 creatives chosen for the Faith Storyteller Grant, receiving support to develop and produce SAY IT HERE.

The initiative recognises the significant role that faith and religious communities play in shaping how people across Africa understand themselves, their communities and the world around them. Through supporting faith storytellers, the programme seeks to encourage stories and messaging that engage with issues including gender equity and the diverse realities of life across the African continent.

ABOUT THE SERIES

SAY IT HERE is a 10-episode YouTube mini-podcast produced by Above World Studios.

Format: YouTube Mini-podcast

Episodes: 10

Episode Length: Approximately 12 minutes

Audience: Young people aged 15–21

Production: Above World Studios

Powered by: CCHUB in partnership with Africa No Filter

ABOUT AFRICA NO FILTER

Africa No Filter is an advocacy organisation that is shifting stereotypical narratives about Africa by supporting storytelling that reflects a dynamic continent of progress, innovation and opportunity. They exist because many stories about Africa still lazily revolve around the single story of poor leadership, poverty, corruption, disease, and conflict, failing to portray the other, more progressive side of Africa and collectively perpetuating the narrative that Africa is broken, dependent and lacks agency. Through Community Building and Advocacy, they support storytellers to help shift these stereotypes because they impact the way the world sees Africa and how Africa sees itself. They are a donor collaborative. For more info, go to www.africanofilter.org and @africanofilter across social media.