Drama with Purpose: Unpacking MTV Shuga Naija Season 5's Health Messages

Did somebody say it’s the END OF 2023? As Globies, it’s important we reflect on global health events as we end the year.  We delve into our Top 5 Global Health News headlines of 2023, coupled with a FILM REVIEWWW. This episode steps into the dynamic realm of MTV Shuga Naija Season 5, delving deep into the intersections of compelling drama and vital global health issues. This season, based in Lagos, Nigeria, deftly confronts societal challenges such as forced marriages, gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS stigma, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as we unpack the courageous journeys of characters like Mohini, navigating arranged marriages; Simi, grappling with HIV disclosure; and Haleel, bravely standing up against domestic abuse. Tune in for an insightful exploration of how MTV Shuga Naija Season 5 offers an eye-opening and thought-provoking viewing experience, just for YOU :)

Sources:

World Bank Study of MTV Shuga - https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2017/02/23/mtv-shuga-soap-opera-turns-edutainment-into-a-tool-to-fight-hiv-and-gender-based-violence

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