You can't watch TV alone if no adult is with you because there's a generalized believe that being exposed to some contents and ideology on TV will impact your moral life negatively.
You'll think its one awesome TV, no!!. Its just black and white TV tuneable only to 3 stations namely NTA Ibadan, BCOS and galaxy TV. No DVD player to even enjoy home video. This really restricted me to only watching TV with adult hence, developing interest in programs they watch including my one and only Super story series.
As children, we were always excited to watch TV when it is time for super story. The moment you hear "Wale Adenuga production, presents Super story" followed by the theme song 🎵... This is super story.....🎵 we'll be set to watch that episode with every attention we've got.
Super story usually air on Thursday night on NTA Ibadan channel. Thursdays are always different because of that. Every family member comes home early on that day of the week including my dad so as not to miss our favorite TV series.
This is the only program that can make us put on our 'I better pass my neighbor' generator. This usually cause traffic in our house because neighbors from 5-10 houses away will come around to watch the series if there's no light.
That 1hr always feel special because you'll get to learn some real life lessons as the elders discuss each scenario among themselves and stylishly educate you as you watch along with them.
I usually finish my house chores(washing my uniform, washing plates, cooking and fetching water) in time on Thursdays. this is to ensure i do not miss a scene of each episode. Aside for the love of the series, I know my parents will be home early and I'll not want anything that will annoy them to beat me.
Most of those series are tragic. Only God knows what we used to enjoy in them.
I think its the euphoria of knowing that no matter the level of suffering the main character goes through, there'll be light at the end of the tunnel.
Against all odds, Ideologies like this did help people like us to have some level of boastful achievements today.
The series usually run in seasons but each season with different story, title and characters
The series has no permanent characters but they usually feature popular Nigerian actors/actress in their prime.
I do remember the legendary Shola Shobowale featured in one of my favorite season
This is my most memorable season title.
It was all about a poor man who desperately needed a contract job and the only condition to get the job was for his wife to sleep with the rich job owner. The wife did it and the guy became rich through the job contract just for the guy to start misbehaving and having side cheeks.
I think Shola Shobowale acted the side cheek with the code name Toyin Tomato.
That season also featured the likes of Jide Kosoko and Bimbo Oshin.
I did have fun with super story despite it not being a typical series for children. It was a huge part of my childhood because that's basically what I was exposed to but looking back now, I can say I did enjoy it.
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