MultiChoice removes controversial ‘I am Jazz” from schedule
MultiChoice Nigeria has informed its subscribers that the mini-series, “I am Jazz” has been pulled off the schedule.
The company is a stament explained that it is aware of the concerns raised by their viewers across various platforms, about the airing of “I am Jazz”, the story of a transgender child scheduled to show on TLC, channel 172 on 27 October 2015.
MultiChoice explained that decision was taken after careful consideration and wide consultation from various stakeholders.
“We regularly assess the impact our content have on our customers and we reassure them that their interests are always considered.
However, we take comfort in knowing that our decoders are encrypted with the parental control feature that empowers parents with ultimate control over what their children view. We also encourage parents to make use of this feature as much as possible to ensure that their children only watch what their parents deem appropriate, the company concluded.
