Kidulthood Vs Meet the Adebanjos?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by andrew

We currently have the slew of “Urban” council estates films and TV Shows – all recently inspired by the classic film Kidulthood. They are raw, in the case of films like Kidulthood well written and acted, definitely tell a story which was untold and has allowed new actors and writers to break into the mainstream which I am all in favour of.  But lets be real –  are they programs which you are going to be able to sit and watch with your whole family?

After a talk about the making of Meet the Adebanjo at the Africa Rocks Expo held in London last weekend, a gentleman who had been intently listening to myself and Debra came up and said something which really touched me.

He said watching Meet the Adebanjo’s brought him and his 8 year old son closer together. He mentioned that each time they watched the show they shared a special moment where him and his son could laugh and joke about things in the show and how they could relate it to some situations in their own house.

 

That touched me because at very moment I realised that Meet the Adebanjos which was only a vision in our heads two years ago is now is a reality and is having an impact in people’s lives. We receive loads of fan mail each week saying similar things as the gentlemen with people telling us they are fed up of not having no Black British family show which they can watch with their childrend;

I am not knocking the “Urban” Scene and asking you to be a fan of Meet the Adebanjos – No!!  I enjoy watching UK films (Attack the Block is my favourite film of the year!) and I support the independent movement. What I am saying is deeper than all of that!

My main point is why are their no Black family friendly alternatives? Why is there no Black British quality content being be created that the whole family can watch and which brings families together?

This is why MTA Productions will continue doing what we doing and we hope other production companies follow suit! Our goal is to create an industry where more Black British family friendly content is produced because it is needed!!

So what can you do about it?

First keep spreading the word that sitcom’s like Meet the Adebanjo’s are out there for families.

Secondly have faith in us that we will strive to improve the standard and quality of programs which we produce.

Lastly give a copy of Meet the Adebanjos  to family and friends this Christmas and do your part in bring Black Families closer through laughter!

http://shop.meettheadebanjos.com/

 

Andrew Osayemi

Executive Producer of Meet the Adebanjos

Purchase your DVD from our online shop http://shop.meettheadebanjos.com/

  • http://influencer.biz DianeCorriette

    Congratulations on everything you have achieved so far – just goes to show that when we want to make something happen the internet is a great resource to help.

  • Dwonderkid

    With regards to your question:
    ‘Why is there no Black British quality content being be created that the whole family can watch and which brings families together?

    Can I dare say that it might be the same reason why bad news sells newspapers. People always like to find someone OR some group to demonise.

    I guess that’s why black rioters, absent fathers, teenage black mothers and failing black boys are such safe options for the media to highlight – instead of hardworking black families who put their children’s needs and educations first
    .
    The way forward? People like you (who will do their best no matter what) and People like me (who will support you no matter what)

    Congratulations. We are in this together!

  • http://naijamuminlondon.blogspot.com/ Naijamum in London

    With regards to your question:
    ‘Why is there no Black British quality content being be created that the whole family can watch and which brings families together?

    Can I dare say that it might be the same reason why bad news sells newspapers. People always like to find someone OR some group to demonise.

    I guess that’s why black rioters, absent fathers, teenage black mothers and failing black boys are such safe options for the media to highlight – instead of hardworking black families who put their children’s needs and educations first
    .
    The way forward? People like you (who will do their best no matter what) and People like me (who will support you no matter what)

    Congratulations. We are in this together!