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Why Nigerian Web Series Like ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’ Speak to Gen Z
March 22, 2025

Why Nigerian Web Series Like ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’ Speak to Gen Z

Over the past few years, Nigerian web series have gained massive popularity, especially among Gen Z audiences. Shows like “Skinny Girl in Transit,” “The Men’s Club,” and “The Smart Money Woman” have built loyal fan bases, proving that digital storytelling is reshaping Nollywood. Relatable Storylines One of the biggest reasons Gen Z connects with Nigerian... Read More
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fandoms
September 19, 2019

Nigerian fandoms are a tricky thing, even for social media savvy #BBNaija contestants

One of the main goals of any online media firm is to build a fandom that consumes the content they create and self perpetuates, convincing other people to join the fandom and organically promoting the content the media company makes. Online fandoms have existed in the developed world for as long as the internet has... Read More
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January 27, 2019

Entertainment roundup: Ariana Grande apologizes for ‘7 Rings’ controversy; Kate Henshaw joins international judges on CBS’ new talent show | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Ariana Grande apologizes for ‘7 Rings’ controversy Following the release of her new single 7 Rings off her upcoming album Thank U, Next, which induced an uproar for... Read More
Featured
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July 17, 2018

We interrupt your regular schedule to announce that we need feminist shows

The latest show I’m watching now is Sharp Objects, the new HBO miniseries adapted from the 2006 Gillian Flynn novel of the same name. Remember Glynn’s Gone Girl? That one was adapted for film and stars Rosamund Pike as Amy, who sadistically orchestrated her own disappearance to punish her cheating husband. Amy Adams is cast... Read More
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Nigerian Web Series
December 18, 2017

[The Media Blog] The diversity problem of Nigerian Web Series

Long before the explosion of web-based content in the form of scripted dramas, television series were produced, packaged and aired as time-scheduled programming on television stations. Despite the obvious limitations of this terrestrial model, in terms of not having the luxury to rewatch an episode or binge an entire show, the ’90s and early ’00s... Read More
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September 23, 2017

11 things that crossed my mind while watching Skinny Girl in Transit’s Season 4 trailer

Every lady’s favourite web series, Skinny Girl in Transit is returning for its fourth season in 6 days and the people at Ndani TV thought it was high time they blessed us with a teaser, so they dropped it on Friday. The 2.06 minute-long mashup of clips from the new season offers a lot for... Read More
Thinking Through
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Bisola
April 8, 2017

#BBNaija: Could Bisola be Nigeria’s next big TV star? | What the future holds for the top five finalists

by Tolu O. Pre-Big Brother Naija, Bisola Aiyeola could boast of minimal popularity. She was on the ladder up to stardom and although she wasn’t exactly climbing with speed, her journey held strong promise. Didi’s character was introduced in Season 2 of Ndani TV’s web series, Skinny Girl in Transit. Though her character is almost... Read More
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March 24, 2017

The Media Blog: There is no other way to say it – Tinsel is legendary

Say what you will about the show, but 2000 episodes of a television show, shot in Nigeria, is not beans. Especially in the face of setbacks like studio fires and flooding, none of which were enough to take the show off air for even one day. Who would have thought when it started in 2008... Read More
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February 16, 2017

The Media Blog: Our Best Friend’s Wedding has us asking questions

What does it mean when people are watching a show but don’t appear to be talking about it? That’s what Our Best Friend’s Wedding has us asking. The show is racking up the views considerably, with the first, second and third episodes getting roughly 150,000, 120,000 and 70,000 views till date. Pretty huge numbers, given... Read More
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December 15, 2016

The Film Blog: #AMVCA2017 Someone feels snubbed

Skinny girl in transit nom hopefully! https://t.co/75y08ZopYL — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Will AMVCA nominate SGIT this year? We watch. — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Writer of Ndani TV’s webseries, Skinny Girl In Transit. SGIT wasn’t nominated. Oh well. ? — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Poor... Read More
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November 26, 2016

These deliciously enticing photos announce the return of Skinny girl in Transit

Skinny Girl in Transit is the Queen, King and princess of web-based comedy series all at once. Of course, it is one of the Ndani TV series. Along side Officer Titus, Rumour Has It and (because Frank Donga never gets old), The Interview. To be honest, Ndani TV gets it right. Anyway, we were left heart broken on... Read More
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November 12, 2016

The Film Blog: Is Fathia Balogun about to pull an Ngozi Nwosu?

One thing often lost in the pointless (and totally stupid, we just have to say) Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood debate is the place of the Yoruba arm of the Nigerian film industry. Besides the fact that that branch of the industry appears a lot more interested in just producing work and not subjecting people to such... Read More
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