In Nigeria, the lives of adolescents and young adults are full of exciting changes and challenges. Their experiences are shaped by different things like rules, rights, beliefs, and the arts. In this Block, we’ll explore some important parts of their lives.

First, let’s talk about rights and laws. In Nigeria, there are many, but sometimes they don’t match up with what young people need or want. Understanding these laws and how they affect young Nigerians is however really important.

Next, we’ll look👀 at how boys🧑 and girls👩 are treated differently. In Nigeria, like in many places, there are certain expectations for what boys and girls should do or be like. But things are changing🔄. More and more, young people are questioning these old ideas and making their own paths, whether in school🏢, at work, or in life.

Then, there’s the mix of culture, religion, and personal feelings, especially about love❤️ and relationships. In Nigeria, with so many different beliefs, this can be complicated for young people. They have to find their way through all these different ideas and figure out what they believe and who they want to be.

Sadly, there are also some tough issues, like harmful😖 traditions that can hurt young people, especially girls. These include practices like Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting 🪒, FGM/C and also forced marriages. It’s important to talk about these and find ways to stop them, so all young Nigerians can be safe and happy.

Lastly, arts and entertainment, like movies and music, are a big deal in Nigeria. They’re not just fun; they also help shape how young people see the world and dream about their future.

In summary, the tracks in this block will give you a glimpse into understanding the issues of society and culture leading to understanding the challenges and opportunities that are associated with them.