Sky Girls, a vibrant community of teenage girls across Nigeria dedicated to self-expression and authenticity, has premiered its 8-part series, Journey to Bloom.
The event, which held at Bridge Park Cinema, Kaduna, was attended by notable guests, and showcased Sky Girls’ commitment to addressing critical issues like financial inclusion and sexual and reproductive health.
Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the project is a vital step toward creating meaningful conversations that resonate with teenage girls navigating the challenges.
Journey to Bloom revolves around the lives of two teenage girls at Blooming Heights College, as they navigate adolescence amidst the pressures of friendships, societal expectations, and family life in Nigeria.
By addressing themes like financial inclusion, sexual and reproductive health, and empowerment, the series educates and entertains, ensuring that each episode speaks directly to the lived experiences of teen girls in Nigeria.
Journey to Bloom parades a talented lineup of newly discovered and emerging teen actors like Ayomide Boluwatife (Tife), Judith Ushi (Naima), Isoken Aruede (Jibs), Wonuola Lanre Akinremi (Yomi), Nadia Dutch (Bibi), and Samson Imanah (Kunle). Their compelling portrayals bring authenticity and depth to the series, highlighting the nuances of teenage life and realities of growing up in Nigeria.
Benedicta Ogbian, Account Director at Sky Girls Nigeria, expressed her excitement about the series. “This series was created to capture the essence of what Sky Girls stands for – empowering teen girls to be true to themselves while addressing the unique challenges they face. The creative talents of our young cast have brought these stories to life in a way that feels both relatable and impactful,” she stated.
Ogbian also emphasised the broader impact of the project: “Through this series, we were not only able to discover fresh talents, but also explore the dynamics of the nation and real issues affecting teenage girls. From financial literacy to reproductive health and peer pressure, each episode in the series addresses topics that resonate with the realities faced by these young girls across the country everyday, and this is even more profound in Northern Nigeria where data from the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) shows that there are over 7.6 million out of school girls in Nigeria, with about 48% of them being in the North West and North East.”
Beyond the entertainment, Journey to Bloom aligns with a broader mission to enhance financial literacy among teenage girls as part of ongoing efforts to foster financial inclusion across Nigeria. The series forms a crucial element of Sky Girls Nigeria’s strategy to create positive social change and drive awareness around critical issues affecting the nation’s youth.
The show airs every Saturday at 6:30pm on Africa Magic Family and Sky Girls YouTube page, bringing a fresh perspective to screens across Nigeria.