NATA starts university tour with screening at UNILAG

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards-nominated documentary NATA (Not Addressing This Anymore) has kicked off its university outreach campaign. The first screening happened at the University of Lagos. The goal is to spark conversations on infertility and challenge the old stigma around reproductive health.

The documentary, directed by filmmaker Huzzain Bello, was shown at the Afe Babalola Auditorium in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at UNILAG. This screening is part of activities that continue the talks started during Fertility Awareness Month in June.

Students, lecturers, and guests attended the event. Organisers said they want to take fertility awareness beyond just one month and bring it to Nigerian universities.

Bello explained that the documentary aims to promote inclusive discussions on infertility. He wants to tackle misconceptions that often put all the blame on women. He said, "This screening was never just for the women in the room. Fertility is a shared experience, and the stigma that surrounds it will only break when young men understand that this is their conversation too."

The organisers highlighted that the screening aimed to raise awareness about male infertility issues. This includes problems like low sperm count and azoospermia. They want to encourage understanding and informed discussions among young Nigerians.

Dr. Shaibu Hussein, the Director-General of the National Film and Video Censors Board, facilitated the event. He also teaches at the university. Along with Prof. Sunday Oloruntola, the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Hussein helped bring the documentary to the university community.

Oloruntola incorporated the documentary into academic work. He asked students to write summaries of NATA as part of their Continuous Assessment. This move highlights the educational value of the film.

The screening included a question-and-answer session with Umo Akinselure, a certified fertility counsellor and one of the experts in the documentary. She discussed fertility issues and answered questions about infertility and reproductive health.

The event got support from The Bridge Clinic, a fertility and reproductive healthcare provider, and Deen Consult Services, one of the documentary's producers.

After its debut at the university, the producers announced plans for a nationwide campus tour. Screenings are already set for Crescent University in Abeokuta, Babcock University in Remo, and Nile University in Abuja, all happening in October 2026.

NATA has received praise on the festival circuit. The documentary was chosen for the 2025 Africa International Film Festival. It won the Social Impact Award at the 2025 Activists Without Borders Film Festival and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

The producers also revealed that they are working on developing the documentary into a feature-length film.