Michael starts the second part of his adventure by climbing Dala Hill in the centre of the ancient city of Kano in Northern Nigeria. From the top, the view is spellbinding, and this is the starting point of an 800-mile road trip across Nigeria.
Michael and Mohammad Adamu - who's lived in Kano all his adult life - arrive at the open air stadium to explore and witness the ancient Hausa sport of Dambe Boxing. Nigeria is made up of hundreds of different ethnic groups and the North is dominated by the Hausa people. The Boxing is both brutal and elegant, a form of income and a right of passage club for young men often from poor parts of the city.
The next morning, Michael meets a very special young woman: Amina Ali Nkeki, one of the 276 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. In an extraordinarily emotional interview she tells Michael her harrowing story - of how she was forced marry one of her captors. But she also tells of her relief at being finally reunited with her mother after a traumatic escape.
Michael then hits the road on the first stage of his journey, and whilst the roads of Northern Nigeria have a reputation for danger, his first stop is a complete surprise: a luxury hotel and polo club. He meets Harrow educated Polo Player Folarin Kuku, who explains the apparent mis-match of colonial sport and contemporary Nigerian economics.
The next day Michael swaps the road for a train, arriving in the brand-new capital city of Abuja. With wide, tree-lined avenues and modern tall glass offices, Abuja feels a bit like Los Angeles to Michael, and has been hailed as a vision of Nigeria's future. Just outside the city, he visits the huge, 300-metre high Zuma rock, a vast historical symbol for the nation.
A potholed road then takes Michael to the city of Lokoja, where the Niger and Benue rivers converge. As he arrives, he sees an incredibly energetic traffic policewoman, Onoja Joy, whose dance-like moves keep the incredibly busy traffic flowing.
Lokoja was once the centre of Britain's Colonial rule of Nigeria and was the base of Lord Frederick Lugard, the Governor-General of Nigeria who first brought North and South Nigeria together as one country. At the top of Mount Patti, Michael and Chris Nwobu discuss the lasting impact of British rule on Nigeria, and the legacy of the empire on the country in the 21st century.
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Show Name....... Michael Palin in Nigeria
Rating.......... N/A
Premiered....... 2024-04-15
Type............ Documentary
Genre........... Adventure | Travel
Plot............ In his latest epic adventure, Michael Palin embarks on a 1300-mile journey across Nigeria.Known as The Giant of Africa', within 50 years Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the world after India and China. And while claims of corruption and fraud have blighted the country he also finds a very different Nigeria - stunning nature, diverse cultures and fascinating people. From the chaotic energy of Lagos to Islamic history in Kano and the tropical landscapes of the south, yet in some areas the spectre of terrorism remains. For Michael, at 80 years old, it may well turn out to be the most prophetic journey of his life
Cast............ Michael Palin ... Michael Palin
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Network......... Channel 5
Country......... United Kingdom
Language........ English
Runtime......... 60 mins
Status.......... Running
Air Date........ Tuesday 21:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/75680/michael-palin-in-nigeria
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Episode Name.... Episode 2
Season.......... 1x02
Plot............ Michael starts the second part of his adventure by climbing Dala Hill in the centre of the ancient city of Kano in Northern Nigeria. From the top, the view is spellbinding, and this is the starting point of an 800-mile road trip across Nigeria.Michael and Mohammad Adamu - who's lived in Kano all his adult life - arrive at the open air stadium to explore and witness the ancient Hausa sport of Dambe Boxing. Nigeria is made up of hundreds of different ethnic groups and the North is dominated by the Hausa people. The Boxing is both brutal and elegant, a form of income and a right of passage club for young men often from poor parts of the city.The next morning, Michael meets a very special young woman: Amina Ali Nkeki, one of the 276 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. In an extraordinarily emotional interview she tells Michael her harrowing story - of how she was forced marry one of her captors. But she also tells of her relief at being finally reunited with her mother after a traumatic escape.Michael then hits the road on the first stage of his journey, and whilst the roads of Northern Nigeria have a reputation for danger, his first stop is a complete surprise: a luxury hotel and polo club. He meets Harrow educated Polo Player Folarin Kuku, who explains the apparent mis-match of colonial sport and contemporary Nigerian economics.The next day Michael swaps the road for a train, arriving in the brand-new capital city of Abuja. With wide, tree-lined avenues and modern tall glass offices, Abuja feels a bit like Los Angeles to Michael, and has been hailed as a vision of Nigeria's future. Just outside the city, he visits the huge, 300-metre high Zuma rock, a vast historical symbol for the nation.A potholed road then takes Michael to the city of Lokoja, where the Niger and Benue rivers converge. As he arrives, he sees an incredibly energetic traffic policewoman, Onoja Joy, whose dance-like moves keep the incredibly busy traffic flowing.Lokoja was once the centre of Britain's Colonial rule of Nigeria and was the base of Lord Frederick Lugard, the Governor-General of Nigeria who first brought North and South Nigeria together as one country. At the top of Mount Patti, Michael and Chris Nwobu discuss the lasting impact of British rule on Nigeria, and the legacy of the empire on the country in the 21st century
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2024-04-23 Tuesday, 15:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2815900/michael-palin-in-nigeria-1x02-episode-2
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Episode Name.... Episode 3
Season.......... 1x03
Plot............ Michael starts the final part of his journey hurtling down one of Nigeria's notoriously uneven and dangerous roads as he heads south to the historic city of Benin. There is a sense of tension when Michael's vehicle has to leave the congested route to take a diversion through an area known for bandit attacks.Finally arriving in Benin, Michael notices a statue of British soldiers being massacred by a Benin Warrior in the 1897 Raid on Benin', when Britain forces attacked and burnt down the city, before taking thousands of bronze artifacts, which are still on display in the British Museum and continue to cause controversy, with a campaign for their return. The next day, Michael goes to Igun Street to see the beautiful bronze statues being made by craftsmen who also cite efforts to return the original ancient bronzes to Nigeria.After a lunch of traditional Nigerian Jollof rice, Michael heads into the vast Niger Delta but the team soon get stuck in muddy roads and it is something of a relief when they finally arrive safely in the town of Abraka.The next morning, Michael meets Nigerian filmmaker Chuko Esiri as they board a boat on the stunning River Ethiope, one of the most beautiful places in Nigeria, to discuss Nigeria's wildlife and the inspiration that Chuko gets from this amazing location. Michael also meets a local palm oil producer to discuss this controversial, but lucrative, product.Michael then travels to Port Harcourt; the oil producing heartland of Nigeria and visits a local village where an illegal oil refinery explosion killed 37 people just weeks earlier. He sees the terrible effects of oil pollution on the local river systems and learns more about the illegal oil refining industry that is causing havoc through the local countryside.And after arriving back in Lagos, Michael witnesses one of the highlights of his journey, gaining unique access to one of Nigeria's Pentecostal megachurches' on the outskirts of the city. Arriving at The Redemption City of God', Michael discovers an entire community, with over 5000 houses built around the huge church. Every month this swells when up to a million worshippers descend for services which are highly charged, joyful and spectacular - and today's doesn't disappoint.The church itself spans acres of ground and, as thousands of people arrive for the Holy Ghost' service, the place lifts off and Michael finds himself at the centre of an event like no other he has ever experienced. The energy is infectious, and Michael is caught up in the euphoria and excitement. It's a fitting time for Michael to reflect on his time in this incredible country
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2024-04-30 Tuesday, 15:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2831749/michael-palin-in-nigeria-1x03-episode-3
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