The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), in collaboration with Africa’s foremost Nollywood production company, Anthill Studios, is proud to announce the launch of Temi & The Labalaba Band, an exciting musical drama set in a local Buka which is thrown into panic when the Landlord threatens to evict the owner, Mama B. The show airs every Saturday at 9:30am on NTA”s Network Service.
Led by Temi, Mama B’s vibrant, intelligent and determined daughter, the children set out to save the buka from eviction.
In the remarkably produced show, Mama B’s restaurant is a middle-class establishment in the heart of Lagos, serving mostly traditional meals alongside the usuals. It also serves as a relaxation spot where locals gather to watch football and fraternize. It was the place for everyone to drop by for a taste of Nigerian delicacies. It would have been a very sad situation for such a community watering hole to close shop.
Rather than consign themselves to a gloomy fate, the band became a pleasant supplement that helped bolster the restaurant with music and dance, in addition to delicious food and bonding.
The show, comprising a total of 13 episodes with 27 minutes per episode, is broadcasting primarily on YouTube where it’s quickly amassing a dedicated following. It will also be available on terrestrial and cable stations, as well as on streaming platforms Netflix and Amazon Prime. The series is delivered in three foremost global languages – English, French, and Portuguese.
With beautiful music, delicious food, and an exciting plot, there is never a dull moment on TATLB.
The new series has garnered endorsements from numerous Nigerian celebrities and stakeholders drawn from Nigeria’s creative industry, including notable Nollywood stars, media personalities, and industry regulators.
