The show, titled “Sesame Square,” is targeted for Nigerian children under the age of 6 to teach them ABCs, 123s, healthy hygiene, and girls' empowerment. The main Muppet character, Kami, is a 5-year-old who is HIV-positive—an all too common issue in the African country. The show uses her to bring explain the sensitive subject in a child-appropriate way and be able to address stigmas and misconceptions about the diesease.
Her friend, Zobi, may look a little more familiar to American viewers. He is a blue monster who has an obsession with a certain food—and it is deliciously baked cookies. His obsession with with downing yams by the handful! On top of that, he has his own broken-down taxi that he can never seem to get up and running.
The situations of Sesame Street and Sesame Square may differ, but the intention is all the same—help young children learn and grow.
