Basi and Company
Basi and Company, also known as Mr. B, was a Nigerian sitcom which ran from 1985 -1990 on NTA, and was later syndicated to stations across Africa. Written and produced by Ken Saro-Wiwa and filmed in Enugu, the show derived inspiration from African folklore, and lampooned widespread corruption in oil-rich Nigeria while highlighting its consequences. To date, it remains one of Africa's most watched comedy programmes, with an estimated thirty million viewers during its peak.
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Basi and Company
Basi and Company, also known as Mr. B, was a Nigerian sitcom which ran from 1985 -1990 on NTA, and was later syndicated to stations across Africa. Written and produced by Ken Saro-Wiwa and filmed in Enugu, the show derived inspiration from African folklore, and lampooned widespread corruption in oil-rich Nigeria while highlighting its consequences. To date, it remains one of Africa's most watched comedy programmes, with an estimated thirty million viewers during its peak.
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To be a millionaire...think like a millionaire!
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