Introduction

Aside from comprising the team of Advocates of the TV show by Plus TV Africa, this group of people strive to give back in some way, for example, as mentors. For example, with over 22 years in business, Saidu Basharu has mentored a number of young entrepreneurs through GSEA (Global Student Entrepreneurs Award) that is organised yearly by an organisation he belongs to. Similarly, Uche Okoli is also keen on empowering the youth and when she started her online radio station, Reel Radio, she mentored numerous young men and women who have now gone on to do really well in broadcasting. Emeka Mba also mentors young people in the media, entertainment and technology space by providing career guidance and networking opportunities, as well as teaching engagements.

The first episode aired on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Prior to the launch, we recorded two pilot episodes in November and December 2018. The process has been very enjoyable. One challenging aspect is the responsibility of remaining steadfast and bold in speaking truth to authority and our audience, regardless of any negative consequences. Though we have a very supportive team, and our individual backgrounds have more or less prepared us for this role.

Sickle-cell. The management of it, early detection of it by clinics nationwide so that even the rural/poor/uneducated are reached; Rape. Greater punitive sentences, better sex education; and Design/architecture. The products of design mark time. They are the best-kept representations of a time. We need to accord them greater respect and funding.

I advocate mostly for freedom of speech nd expression. Truth and issues that affect the family. These are the building blocks for any society and must be protected at all costs! As our world becomes more politically correct, such rights are being eroded, and society is becoming increasingly fractured.