Judging Matters is a reality show on Africa Magic that dives into the everyday lives of ordinary Nigerians, following Confessions and Dr Laser ; and episodes come express to Showmax straight after they air on DStv. The show uses the arbitration system in dealing with minor cases and small claims, which may not go to established courts in Lagos because of the long and expensive processes involved.
Judging Matters features real people with real cases, and justice is served in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice. There are no legal fees or adjournment of cases, the claimants present their cases, and a judge and a counsellor will preside over it and ensure justice is served.
She will probe and offer judgement after listening to the claimant and defender. Lawyer turned media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu serves as host and counselor.
Obi-Uchendu, who holds two Law master degrees, brings his understanding of the law and his charm as an experienced host and compere to serve the audience with a funny yet educative side of court drama. Each episode, which lasts just over 20 minutes, features two cases. The first episode shows an entertaining side of everyday realities in Nigeria.
A boyfriend is suing his girlfriend and a man is suing his padi. The former is a case of deceit and the plenty sorrows of patriarchy; the latter is a case of greed and obtaining under false pretence. Kinglsey and Ngozi have been dating for two years, during this period, he has paid her rent, catered for her well-being and recently he showered her valentine gifts — a phone, necklace and a wristwatch. It was after this he discovered she has two kids, a fact Ngozi had kept from him even when he asked her.
