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AFIA TV AT 3: AMPLIFYING THE SOUTH-EAST’S NARRATIVE | THE EASTERN EYE SPECIAL

Three years ago, a bold media experiment was launched in South-East Nigeria, a regional digital satellite television station with a clear mission: to reclaim, redefine, and rebroadcast the story of a people too often misunderstood, misrepresented, or overlooked. That station is Afia TV. On this special edition of The Eastern Eye, Alex Ogbodo takes us through the journey of a platform that did more than fill a vacuum; it created a movement in regional broadcasting. From politics to enterprise, culture to community, Afia TV has positioned itself as a storytelling institution, amplifying voices from Enugu to Ebonyi, Abia to Anambra, Imo to the diaspora. What began as a daring idea has grown into a media force determined to challenge stereotypes and elevate the South-East’s contribution to national development. Has Afia TV lived up to its promise? Has it changed how the region is perceived locally and globally? Has it shifted conversations beyond crisis narratives to opportunity, resilience, and innovation? According to tonight’s reflections, the answer is a resounding yes. Afia TV has spotlighted: The region’s entrepreneurial ingenuity Its vibrant creative economy Its cultural depth and intellectual capital Grassroots stories often ignored by mainstream national media Beyond reporting events, Afia TV has shaped discourse, creating a platform where critical issues affecting the South-East are examined with nuance, balance, and regional context. Joining Alex Ogbodo for this landmark conversation are: James Nnabuife Ngwu Eze, Journalist, Poet, and CEO of Udala Tree Concept Prof. Chijioke Uwasomba, Department of English Language, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Together, they interrogate the role of regional media in nation-building, the power of narrative ownership, and the cultural responsibility of storytelling in a digital age. Is Afia TV merely a broadcaster, or has it become a custodian of identity? As the station marks three years of operation, this special examines impact, influence, and the evolving responsibility of media in shaping the South-East’s future. This is more than an anniversary. It is a reflection on voice, visibility, and vision. This is The Eastern Eye. #AfiaTVAt3 #EasternEye #SouthEastNigeria #MediaAndIdentity #RegionalBroadcasting #NarrativeShift #AlexOgbodo #AfiaTV #IgboCulture #NigeriaMedia