‘The Family Man’ explores love, betrayal
AK Media Concepts has released a new drama series titled 'The Family Man,' which explores themes of incarceration, family dynamics, and redemption. The series follows a former civil engineer attempting to reintegrate into his family after serving a prison sentence.
Why it matters
The production highlights the growing investment in local content within the Nigerian entertainment industry and its focus on complex social themes.
Entertainment company, AK Media Concepts Limited, has announced the release of its latest drama series, ‘The Family Man’, which explores love, betrayal, forgiveness, redemption and second chances. The 30-minute series centres on Banjo Balogun, a brilliant civil engineer played by Olarotimi Fakunle, who returns home after serving 10 years of a 21-year prison sentence following the governor’s prerogative of mercy. Expecting to reunite with his wife and three children, Banjo discovers that his family has changed significantly during his absence. His return is further complicated by his struggle to secure employment because of his criminal record. Once a respected engineer and family provider, he now finds himself struggling to regain his place in a household where his wife, Chioma, has built a successful career and become the principal provider.
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