“Let’s Be Honest”: A Teen’s Search for Answers in MTV Shuga Short Film

What happens when a young girl seeks the answers no one ever gave her? “Let’s Be Honest” explores that question in a powerful Nigerian short. Sixteen-year-old Anita is ready to take a big step with her boyfriend. She turns to friends for advice. Their tips lead her to buy contraceptives—until her mother finds out. The confrontation unearths years of silence. Anita’s mother reveals her own past choices and explains how to use protection. The moment feels overdue rather than shocking. Grounded performances bring humour and tension together. At just under 18 minutes, the film tackles weighty themes with clarity. It was created through an initiative by a global youth-focused foundation supporting socially relevant storytelling.

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