
Those who were kids in the 90s would remember the jaw gripping stories they were usually reveled with on television. The trend seems to be waning with the overwhelming influence of satellite stations coupled with Western entertainment.
Nevertheless, one of Nigeria’s most gifted narrators cum Storyteller; Legendary Jimi Solanke, returns to television in a grand style doing what he knows to do best -telling stories- in a show titled Once Upon Time, produced by Glass House Entertainment.
Once Upon Time is a 30-minute African storytelling television show that aims at bringing the rich African storytelling tradition and culture to life, where children from different parts of a village come together at the setting of the sun just to listen to a storyteller narrate interesting and at the same time educational fairy tales.
Once Upon Time is shot in a modern-traditional style and aims at reminding Africans of the roots of their culture. It also aims at bringing childhood memories to life. The primary purpose of the show is to educate its audience as well as entertain them. ‘Once Upon Time’ is a show that everyone anywhere, both young and old, would want to run home to sit in front of their television to watch.
The major target audience of Once Upon Time are the African children, to help them relate with the intriguing yet educational part of the African culture. The show would also be found captivating by the African youths and adults, being able to share memories with their young ones, thus bringing a smile to everyone's face.
‘Once Upon Time’ is not the first content by Glass House Entertainment. They have also produced contents like Hope234, The Survivor Show, The Proposal Show, and The Legendary Show, among other TV contents. Glass House Entertainment is a fast growing media and entertainment company in Nigeria.