Popular media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has announced the launch of a new national talk show titled The Morayo Show, describing it as a platform designed to encourage inclusive, interactive and people-focused conversations around Nigeria’s social, cultural and emotional realities.
The daily live audience programme is scheduled to debut on January 5, 2026, and will air every weekday on News Central TV, NTA Lagos and TVC Entertainment, with extended reach through multiple digital platforms.
Speaking during a press briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday, Afolabi-Brown explained that the idea behind the show was to move public discourse away from elite-driven narratives and instead centre everyday Nigerians in national conversations.
She said, “The Morayo Show is designed as an interactive, live platform where real people are participants, not spectators. Our goal is to foster conversations that are inclusive, human, and impactful; conversations that reflect the realities, questions, and aspirations of Nigerians.”
The broadcaster revealed that the programme will be produced from a newly constructed studio located on the Lagos Mainland. According to her, the facility also marks the unveiling of what the promoters describe as the first premium television studio of its kind in that area. Beyond the talk show, the space will function as a multipurpose creative hub for interviews, podcasts, film premieres and professional content production, expanding access to high-quality media infrastructure beyond traditional centres.
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With over two decades of experience in broadcasting, Afolabi-Brown said the new project reflects a deeper personal and professional transition in her career.
She explained, “After 12 years, something really shifted. I realised that I was no longer fulfilled simply talking at people. I felt a strong call to start talking with people.”
Expanding on the philosophy behind the programme, she added, “Nigeria does not suffer from a lack of opinions; we suffer from a lack of listening. We lack safe, held spaces for expression. This show was born from that conviction.”
Describing the format, Afolabi-Brown said The Morayo Show would be a daily live audience programme built around “real people, real issues, real stories and real solutions,” noting that the future of media must be “interactive, inclusive and human.”
The show will explore themes such as society, culture, relationships, family life, faith, identity, leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity and national development, all examined through the lived experiences of ordinary Nigerians.
She further emphasised the central role of audience participation, stating, “The camera stands with the audience. These are the Nigerian people. I will be moderating conversations with about 80 audience members, alongside guests and social media participants, so Nigerians can hear Nigerians speak truth to power.”
Commenting on the partnership, the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of News Central Television, Kayode Akintemi, said the collaboration aligns with the station’s long-term strategy.
He noted, “This partnership reflects our commitment to building a future-ready media organisation anchored on quality journalism, strong partnerships and sustained growth. The Morayo Show aligns firmly with our vision to put our finger on the pulse of the nation by creating credible platforms where diverse and often silenced voices can thrive.”
Akintemi added that the programme has been scheduled for a 7:00 pm primetime slot on News Central to ensure broad audience reach.
Also speaking, the Director of Programmes at TVC Entertainment & New Media, Olukunle Folarin, described the project as a natural next step in Afolabi-Brown’s professional journey.
He said, “We are incredibly proud to support Morayo Afolabi-Brown as she embarks on this new journey. The Morayo Show reflects what she does best: sharing opinions, giving people a platform to speak their truth and fostering inclusive dialogue that inspires positive change.”
According to the promoters, the show will be sustained through strategic partnerships and sponsorships, with brands expected to come on board following the official studio launch scheduled for December 18.
Closing the unveiling, Afolabi-Brown described the initiative as more than a career milestone.
She said, “This is not the end of my career. This is the beginning of my calling. I am deeply excited, humbly grateful, and profoundly expectant of what lies ahead. I am looking forward to building a better Nigeria with this show.”