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Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Racoon(m): 3:29pm On Apr 16

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She made the evening show that magically transported us to the story world on TV, where actors re-enacted wonderful tales. Nkem was launched into the Nigerian media scene after developing the best family programme on TV for a decade in Nigeria titled: Tales by Moonlight.

Auntie Nkem, as she is affectionately called, is a lady with a rare love for children, about 32 years working experience with children, as a presenter, producer, director and consultant to many international organisations.

Nkem worked for the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) from 1976 to 1991. She started her media career at NTA Enugu, where she developed programmes like Tortoise Club, Women’s World, Home Economics and Youth Forum.


Her excellence with these programmes drew the attention of her superiors who commissioned a team spearheaded by her to develop programmes for national viewership.

This gave birth to Tales by Moonlight and Speak Out. Tales by Moonlight went ahead to become the most popular family programme on air.


After retirement, she set up her own media production outfit, Glorious Diamond Production, with their goal narrowed to producing media content for children, youths and the family.

☞︎ In the area of child advocacy:

Nkem has been a dogged fighter for the right of the Nigerian child. She was in the committee that reviewed the Nigerian Draft on the Rights of the Child in 1988.

In 2000, she became the founding coordinator of the Nigerian Children’s Parliament. She has also worked with the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) as a media consultant, to formulate policies that will protect the Nigerian child.

She served from 2000 to 2005 as an advisory board member of the Children Television Trust International, United Kingdom. Nkem has also been a consultant to Media, Communications and External Affairs Department at UNICEF.
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Tales by Moonlight: Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue, Beauty & Brain Behind Nigeria’s Iconic Children’s TV Show
-Tales by Moonlight is that age-old TV show that has had an indelible impact on Nigerian youths due to how it transmitted the norms and values of Nigeria's culture to her children 

-Launched in 1984, each episode featured the anchor known as Auntie narrating different dramatised tales from rich African fables and proverbs to a group of seated kids on a mat.

-To prove its impact, Nigerian Afrobeats artist Kiss Daniel sampled the soundtrack of Tales by Moonlight in his 2017 hit track No Do.

- Today, Legit.ng looks into the life of the originator and producer of the epic children's educational TV show, Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue.

If you are a Nigerian youth who experienced childhood in the 1990s and 2000s, Tales by Moonlight is the one TV show that would be your favourite part of growing up in a typical Nigerian home.Its endearing signature tune rang from the old television box every Sunday evening as you were about to round up your homework before school started in the new week.

But you know you couldn't resist the melodious soundtrack that ushered in the most captivating 30 minutes of your weekend. So you dashed to the living room to join other kids like yourself and imagined sitting among them, under the tree, as Auntie dished out her enchanting traditional folktales.

The priceless aspect of Tales by Moonlight was that it gave Nigerian kids in the city the epic village setting read about in African novels where children travelled back to the village to enjoy rich indigenous stories from their grandparents.

For many of us who didn't experience this age-old African practice between grandparents and grandchildren due to our elderly ones dying early or being too ill to entertain us, Tales by Moonlight was the only show that compensated us, even without trying.

A look into Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue, fondly called Auntie Nkem, the producer and director of Tales by Moonlight
Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue came into the Nigerian media scene after developing the country's best family programme on TV, titled Tales by Moonlight. Auntie Nkem, as she is affectionately called, is a presenter, producer, director, and consultant for several international agencies. She is widely known for her admirable love for children and has worked with them for about 32 years.


From 1976 through 1991, Nkem worked with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). Among the programmes she created at NTA Enugu were The Tortoise Club, Women's World, Home Economics, Children's Parliament, and Youth Forum. She was so successful with these shows that her bosses asked her to lead a team responsible for creating shows for widespread distribution. Both Tales by Moonlight and Speak Out have their roots in this era.

With its ability to appeal to viewers of all ages, Tales by Moonlight quickly became Nigeria's most-watched family show on television. After retirement, she founded Glorious Diamond Production, where she directs and mentors a team of highly skilled professionals from various fields focusing on creating content for kids, teens, and families.

Auntie Nkem also founded the Children & Young People's Development Centre, an organisation dedicated to assisting youth in developing their intellectual, physical, and moral potential. The Nigerian Children's Parliament also hired her as its first coordinator in 2000, and she later worked as a media expert for the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on child protection measures.

Oselloka-Orakwue was an advisory board member of Children Television Trust International, UK, from 2000 to 2005. From 1990 to 2005, numerous international organisations sought her expertise in coordinating events such as the International Children's Festival in Turkey, France, and Bulgaria due to her skill set and wealth of experience.


Honours and Awards held in Nigeria and beyond.
Auntie Nkem possesses several academic and professional certificates from Nigeria and abroad. She has received the following honours and awards in Nigeria and overseas, including the ANPPCAN Merit Award: Best Producer of Children's Award Programme "Tales By Moonlight" and the TV Personality Most Liked By Children Award "Who is Who in the World of Children '93". Her widely cherished Production, "Tales by Moonlight," won the Prized Pieces Award in Ohio, to mention a few.

https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1548789-tales-by-moonlight-nkem-oselloka-orakwue-beauty-brain-nigerias-iconic-childrens-tv-show/

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Racoon(m): 3:30pm On Apr 16
"...If you are a Nigerian youth who experienced childhood in the 1990s and 2000s, Tales by Moonlight is the one TV show that would be your favourite part of growing up in a typical Nigerian home.Its endearing signature tune rang from the old television box every Sunday evening as you were about to round up your homework before school started in the new week.

But you know you couldn't resist the melodious soundtrack that ushered in the most captivating 30 minutes of your weekend. So you dashed to the living room to join other kids like yourself and imagined sitting among them, under the tree, as Auntie dished out her enchanting traditional folktales.


The priceless aspect of Tales by Moonlight was that it gave Nigerian kids in the city the epic village setting read about in African novels where children travelled back to the village to enjoy rich indigenous stories from their grandparents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CppdMLVoBI?si=q6QwmG_xt4CRDBNN
grin "Yes aunty!" Nostalgic times I tell ya. Others include; Wille wille, New Village Masquerade, Samanja, Charlie Chaplin etc.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Racoon(m): 3:31pm On Apr 16
Aunty Nkem just like Frank Olize Newsline show were weekend delights. I think there were times the late Uncle Jimi Solanke( of blessed memory) also handled the Tales by Moonlight show. Say hi if this show also spiced up your childhood. Mods let the indomie generation learn something.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by MackIV(m): 4:44pm On Apr 16
Tales by Moonlight

Every Sunday, NTA by 6pm

How time flies,

You flip through TV stations, till 7pm to STV or AIT to watch Papa Ajasco or Fuji House of Commotion, one comes before the other.
ALL THROUGH TILL 8pm.

You now watch, X-files agent scully and Molder or 24 till 9pm, that's when your father go come watch 9pm news. Na to go sleep

Monday na school grin

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by femi4: 4:45pm On Apr 16
This is second generation anchor

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Hotzone(m): 4:45pm On Apr 16
Charming

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by shadrach77: 4:45pm On Apr 16
She tried but Uncle Jimi Solanke did it better

Days when naija was still good kiss

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Jewessgratitud3: 4:45pm On Apr 16
Wow this beautiful woman those days. Really enjoyed her stories and missed her when she was replaced by one other tall woman.

Beautiful memories.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by fyzaila: 4:47pm On Apr 16
I kind of remember but not much shaa 😕
Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Newton1045: 4:47pm On Apr 16
Kunkulu gulu gu

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Father4all: 4:47pm On Apr 16
Indomie generations won't understand that

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Gbadugbakun(m): 4:47pm On Apr 16
grin
Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by OfeAchi: 4:47pm On Apr 16
What is Tales By Moonlight?
I should be in my early sixties. Maybe I've not heard about it cos I grew up with a diamond spoon. I watched cable TV all through my childhood. cheesy
Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by UHLmoving: 4:48pm On Apr 16
NTA, 6 pm every Sunday on a black and white television.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by blueghost(m): 4:48pm On Apr 16
smiley
Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by naptu2: 4:48pm On Apr 16
naptu2:
Cecilia Ngurube (late 1970s and early 1980s)

Nkem Oseloka Orakwe (mid 1980s - mid 1990s)

Dame Marie Fatayi-Williams.


(I met two of those three).



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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Herkim(m): 4:48pm On Apr 16
She needs to be celebrated and decorated with national awards for her contribution to nation building.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by iichidodo: 4:48pm On Apr 16
Tales by moonlight..6.30pm Every Sunday evening, On the NTA network.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Antoeni(m): 4:48pm On Apr 16
Indomie Generation cannot Understand

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by UHLmoving: 4:49pm On Apr 16
OfeAchi:
What is Tales By Moonlight?
you were not born then

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by topelenege: 4:49pm On Apr 16
This is not one from the '80s

The Intro song had a shy girl dancing in the village square. That's the original.

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by femi4: 4:49pm On Apr 16
topelenege:
This is not one from the '80s
Exactly....the 80s video n anchor is nowhere to be found on YouTube. Maybe naptu2 will help us do research on it

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by ukaegbuikedia: 4:49pm On Apr 16
I remember vividly how I rushed my evening chores so that I won't miss out the programs.

The moral lessons from the stories shaped us today.

How time flies....

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by GUNITGuy: 4:50pm On Apr 16
Those days I am my little Sister ...I am talking about 94...with that Padlock Gated Television....
It was usually on Sunday or Saturday if I maybe mistaken around 4 or 5pm....
My eyes weren't clear ...You were only allowed to watch Tv at that time and your Dad and mom watches 9:00 news or Newsline on Sunday night

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by UHLmoving: 4:51pm On Apr 16
iichidodo:
Tales by moonlight..6.30pm Every Sunday evening...
6pm

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by APOPTOSIS: 4:52pm On Apr 16
Do we still have things like this going on in Nigeria?
Prostitutes have taken over the social media thereby distracting people.
NIGERIA has really deteriorated.
We were never this divided...

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Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by Jeezuzpick(m): 4:53pm On Apr 16
Racoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CppdMLVoBI?si=q6QwmG_xt4CRDBNN
grin Nostalgic times I tell ya. Others include; Wille wille, New Village Masquerade, Samanja, Charlie Chaplin etc.

New Masquerade and New Village Headmaster.

We of us also watched the originals.

The Masquerade and The Village Headmaster.
Re: Aunty Nkem Oselloka-Orakwue Of The Tales By Moonlight Era by happney65: 4:53pm On Apr 16
We always look forward to watching it every Sunday Evening

Aha!

Memories!

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