Nigerian TV series in the 90s.

Growing up, I was privileged to watch some of the 1990s movies. I was born in the 90s. It's actually funny how I actually did enjoy some of these 90s shows to date. Some of these shows actually hold a special place in my heart. From the American timeless comedy show "Friends" to the "Sound of Music" and some of my Nigerian TV shows such as "Papa Ajasco," "Jagua," and "I Need to Know," these TV shows, among others, captured the attention of most households back then in Nigeria.

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Friends (1994)
This is a timeless comedy show that still has a lot of views to date. It has no age restriction. Though an old production, the show never gets old. I'm a fan of the TV show "Friends." I've watched it a countless number of times without getting tired, and each time I watch it, I find myself laughing like it's my first time. The show is not just entertaining; it also relates to our daily experiences as humans.

The show is actually about the lives of six friends—Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, and Monica—as they navigate the ups and downs of life, such as love, friendship, family, and also their careers. All the characters did play their roles well, and the chemistry and synergy amongst all the characters was relatable and beautiful.

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Papa Ajasco (1997)
This comedy is about the Ajasco family; this family is quite abnormal compared to the regular family. The show centres primarily on their funny adventures in Lagos. The show places emphasis on social issues in society. Papa Ajasco, the head of the Ajasco family, is known for his womanising attitude, and he does not wear trousers; rather, he prefers to use a wrapper around his waist. He had a son who was very mischievous. Other characters include Boy Alinco, a playboy; Pa James, who was illiterate; and the promiscuous Miss Pepeiye, who was also known for gold digging.

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Jagua (1980s)
This is an English-Yoruba comedy. Jagua was a funny and very mischievous young man who left his community for a neighbouring community in search of greener pastures.

One of my best scenes was when he borrowed his friend's wristwatch, and unfortunately the friend died before returning it. When Jagua got it, their whole group was mourning, and he was crying about his wristwatch. He had a funny way of crying. had a misunderstanding with his wife, and she asked him to leave the house. She followed him outside and was shouting leave, leave, ohhh, just for the neighbours to start chasing him with stocks, shouting thief. And by the time the wife came to intervene, they had beaten him to a stupor and were about to set him ablaze.

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**Theatres**

Theatres were not prominent in Nigeria in the 80s and 90s but gradually began to spring up in the late 20s with different outlets nationwide. They were quite cheap and affordable for as little as 1,000 naira, and sometimes with a compliment of popcorn, it was always fun because the atmosphere gave a different perception of watching a movie on a screen. In recent times, at least in the last six months, cinema and theatre shows have become quite expensive in Nigeria, costing a range of 8,000 thousand naira to 15,000 thousand naira, depending on the hype of the movie.

The theatre screens were always large, projecting the actual size of the individual. Sometimes we had theatre shows in our universities as performed by the theatre arts students; these were real-life shows, which got us more excited than the usual TV shows.

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