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  • Subscribers laud GOtv promo

    Subscribers laud GOtv promo

    WINNERS in the finals of the GOtv GOcarry Am promo have commended the digital terrestrial television (DTT) pay-TV operator for rewarding its subscribers with free grocery shopping at SPAR and other select supermarkets across the country.

    The winners included lecturers, drivers, students and traders, among others. Adeleye Taiwo, a lecturer at the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun Campus, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, is one of the lucky winners of the GOCarry Am promo shopping experience at SPAR in Lekki.

    According to him,“I bought my GOtv decoder in December 2013 and I have been very pleased with the experience because the signal quality in my area is excellent. Today’s shopping experience has also been an exciting one; I thank GOtv for the opportunity. I purchased my GOtv decoder in December when the promo started and I am proof that GOtv stayed true to its promise to reward both new and existing customers”, he said.

     

  • Osas Ighodaro joins AfricaMagic Awards emcees

    Osas Ighodaro joins AfricaMagic Awards emcees

    AFRICAMAGIC Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has announced Tinsel star, Osas Ighodaro, as the new addition to the celebrity emcee list for its gala ceremony.

    Though both IK Osakioduwa and Vimbai Mutinhiri, co-host of last year’s edition, are being returned, they will be burdened with fewer responsibilities, as some of the segments will be anchored by Ighodaro, who is also a part of the AfricaMagic’s onscreen family.

    The awards ceremony, which is done in association with MultiChoice and Amstel Malta, will be held in Lagos on Saturday, March 8, and will be screened live on DStv and GOtv to over 50 countries on the continent.

    M-Net Africa’s Managing Director of Special Projects Biola Alabi, said “IK and Vimbai did a tremendous job of hosting the inaugural AMVCAs. We are confident that with the addition of Osas, this dynamic team will once more keep this exciting and fast-paced live event running smoothly. With more viewer-voted categories, the launch of the New Era Award and a sensational new stage, the latest edition of these awards should be bigger and better.”

    She disclosed that TV personality, Denrele Edun, will be working the turquoise carpet.

    Commenting on the show, IK said, “The mileage the show attracts makes it a blessing to be nominated, let alone win. Also, one of my favourite categories is the Trailblazer Award, the continent’s first simultaneous look at new and developing talents. Also, one of the things I loved last year was seeing the really glamorous outfits.”

    In his view, co-host Vimbai of StarGist said, “The evening is a reminder of how much work, passion and commitment goes into film and TV. Also, the nominees have helped drive African films into contemporary culture and modernity in so many ways. So, it will be great to see who takes the first New Era Award.”

    Interestingly, enthusiastic Osas said, “I enjoyed every moment of the AMVCA’s last year and I am very excited about this year’s show. Being in a room full of beautiful African stars celebrating amazing works and knowing it will be broadcast all over Africa is nothing short of a blessing and I can’t wait. The AMVCA’s certainly exudes quality and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

    Twenty nine laurels in 27 categories will be awarded with the recipients of the Industry Merit Award, the New Era Award and the TrailBlazer Award also to be announced.

    According to the organizers, there are 137 nominations from across 80 productions this year vying for awards.

    Fans who wish to vote for their favourites in the nine viewers’ choice categories are urged to act fast, as voting closes on March 3, on the www.africamagic.tv website.

  • GOtv extends service to Oshogbo, Ife, others

    GOtv extends service to Oshogbo, Ife, others

    GOtv, the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) service, has expanded its reach in the western part of the country, now covering Oshogbo, Ife, Ogbomosho and Akure. This was disclosed at a media briefing held at the Leisure Spring Hotels in Oshogbo recently.

    Subscribers in Oshogbo, Ife, Ogbomosho and Akure will have access to GOtv’s exciting and quality digital channels for a single price offer of N5,300 which gives subscribers a GOtv decoder and one month subscription while the GOtenna (outside antenna) can be purchased at a standalone price of N1,600. “We at GOtv are constantly innovating to ensure we continue to deliver the best possible digital television to Nigeria. We come from a solid corporate background and family in which MultiChoice has a proud legacy of 20 years of providing the best digital television to Africa,” said Mrs Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager GOtv Nigeria.

  • New series debut on Telemundo

    New series debut on Telemundo

    Ahead of February 14, a date known worldwide as lovers’ day, pay television, Gotv, is set to excite with three new series on Telemundo, the telenovela channel that has taken viewers through a roller coaster ride with love, romance and betrayal stories.

    The schedule, as advertised by the company, begins on Monday, February 3 with Cruel Love; a series that talks about relationships as a game, through the eyes of carefree cousins – and lovers – Camila and Antonio Brando. These guys live a life of adventure, conquests and bets and mock those who have any true feelings for another person.

    However, when Antonio finds he is falling for the beautiful, though humble, Sofia, who he first saw at his own wedding, it marks a change in the kissing cousins’ duplicitous existence. Initially picking Sofia as his next victim, Antonio instead decides to pursue a genuine relationship, but when Camila finds out he has lost their ‘game’ by developing feelings for someone, she sets out to ruin things for him the only way she knows how.

    Coming on the heels of Cruel Love is Forbidden Passions, which premieres on Wednesday, February 17 and continues weekdays on GOtv Channel 13.

    The first chapter in this new telenovela, which promoters describe as a must-see, introduces the viewer to the world of the beautiful Bianca Santillana, who blames her mother, Flavia, for the death of her father. Her father dies, following a heart attack after catching Flavia cheating and learning she only married him for his money.

    Determined to take revenge on her mother, Bianca seduces Flavia’s love interest, Don Ariel Piamonte, to stop her getting the money she desperately seeks. However, when she meets Don Ariel’s handsome nephew, Bruno, Bianca falls madly in love. Can she and Bruno find a way to be together without hurting Don Ariel?

    This series stars Jencarlos Canela, who played Andres Santa Cruz cum Suarez in My Heart Beats for Lola, and definitely one to watch-out for.

    Also, Juan Manuel Cortés presents Confessions of Stars, a brand new show that takes a look at behind-the-scenes of all favourite telenovelas, revealing how the stars live.

    By interviewing the actors and actresses, Juan Manuel also brings viewers the best gossip and revelations from their personal lives.

  • Bosso targets GOtv WAFU goal king

    Bosso targets GOtv WAFU goal king

    Supersport.com can reveal that Bayelsa United gaffer, Ladan Bosso, has made an ambitious move to boost the attack of his team with Togolese striker, Saibou Badarou, who scored four goals to emerge goal king at the 2013 GOtv WAFU Cup, in Ghana.

    The former Under-20 national team manager is building his team ahead of domestic and continental assignments in 2014.

    “Negotiations have reached an advanced stage. Badarou is already heading for Yenogoa and is excited with the chance to play for a big team like Bayelsa United.

    “I monitored Badarou’s performance during the recently concluded GOtv WAFU Cup and confirmed my findings. It’s a good move for us and he’s a good striker,” Bosso told supersport.com.

    Badarou, who plays for Lome-based Customs side, L’Association Sportive des Dounes (fondly called AS Dounes), comes with great credentials after scoring 14 goals to emerge goal king in the just-concluded Togolese Championnat National. Dounes narrowly lost the title by two points and finished second behind Angers FC.

    Badarou becomes the second foreign international at Bayelsa after club captain, Salomon Junior, who also represented Benin Republic at the competition.

  • GOtv hosts Ibadan subscribers

    GOtv hosts Ibadan subscribers

    IN continuation of its second anniversary celebrations, GOtv Nigeria hosted its subscribers in Ibadan at an interactive forum at the Jogor Centre on Saturday, 23. Tagged the GOcustomer Forum, management of the pay-TV platform say the event was organised to appreciate the first customers to come onboard while affording the subscribers the opportunity to give GOtv firsthand feedback on its services.

    Welcoming guests, Marketing Manager GOtv, Mr. Dare Kafar said that the GOcustomer Forum is an exclusive event dedicated to interact with and appreciate GOtv subscribers. As GOtv celebrates two years of operations in Nigeria, we deemed it fit to meet with our subscribers face-to-face and deliberate on ways to serve you better.

    “In deciding where to first hold this forum, it only seemed appropriate to come back to Ibadan, where GOtv first became operational. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to receiving your valuable feedback”, he said.

    The event was hosted by comedian Bash and kicked-off with quizzes on GOtv content and offerings. It thereafter dovetailed into a content presentation by Public Relations Manager, Efe Obiomah.

    The forum gave the GOtv subscribers the opportunity to ask questions with some on-the-spot query resolutions. GOtv subscriber, Rev. Michael Soneye commended GOtv for the initiative, expressing satisfaction with the pay-TV’s offerings since he purchased his decoder in May 2012. He however clamoured for the forum to hold regularly to facilitate better communication with subscribers.

    To wrap-up the event was a dance drama by dance group, Genesis.

  • MultiChoice anniversary promo continues with more rewards

    MultiChoice anniversary promo continues with more rewards

    PAY-TV service provider, Multichoice, has unveiled the names of the second set of winners of various prizes in the on-going MultiChoice Nigeria 20th anniversary promo. The second draws were held at the SuperSport Studio, Billings Way, Oregun, Lagos, on Thursday, October 24.

    In the latest draws, Port-Harcourt-based Nduka Obiajulu won a return ticket for a couple to the National Basketball Association (NBA) games in the United States of America while the duo of Gbenga Olumilua and Pastor Wale Ogunsola each won return tickets for a couple to witness Wimbledon Tennis games live in 2014. Nnaemeka Ejike won a cash prize of N200, 000. The winners were at the MultiChoice Nigeria office to receive their prizes

    Marketing Manager, DStv, Chioma Afe, at the official presentation of prizes to the winners, which held at the MultiChoice head office in Lagos on Wednesday, October 30, expressed MultiChoice’s joy at rewarding more Nigerians who have contributed to the success of the brand through their loyalty over the years.

    “For 20 years, MultiChoice, through its DStv platform and recently GOtv, has been an entertaining brand. The brand has evolved over time and now caters to the need of every family member no matter their size, interest and economic spectrum.”

    The MultiChoice Nigeria 20th anniversary promo is expected to produce 10 couple winners of return tickets to five iconic events and holiday destinations, which include: Grammy Awards, Wimbledon Tennis games, NBA Basketball games, Formula 1 competition, and a weekend get-away at Sun City, South Africa. Other prizes include: twenty GOtv systems; one year GOtv, plus subscription for 20 subscribers; N200, 000 for 20 winners, and 20 Walka 7 handheld devices to lucky winners.

  • Gotv reward vendors

    Gotv reward vendors

    CONTINUING with its monthly loyalty scheme, Digital pay-TV operator, GOtv, has rewarded its vendors with bumper prizes for outstanding performance at a ceremony held on Wednesday, 23 October at the Rodizzio Lounge, Ikeja in Lagos. Seventeen vendors were rewarded for the months of June to September 2013. Among the prizes received were branded GOtv tricycles, generators, and refrigerators.

    Speaking at the presentation ceremony, General Manager, GOtv Nigeria, Mrs Elizabeth Amkpa, said that the platform is built on local partnerships and committed to delivering family entertainment. Explaining that the loyalty scheme was developed to empower entrepreneurs and reward outstanding sales performance among GOtv vendors, she stated that CARE – Consistency, Accessibility, Reliability and Efficiency are virtues which GOtv are known for and that the vendors who qualified for the prizes are those who have been consistent in their sales since the introduction of the scheme.

    “Our vendors are an important channel in the GOtv value chain. We are excited to see the progress you have made, from purchasing as little as five decoders when you started to over a hundred units at the minimum currently. By your efforts, potential subscribers all around the cities in which GOtv signals are live can easily access GOtv and enjoy exciting quality digital entertainment and we are appreciative of your support,” Mrs Amkpa said.

    Mr. Ismaila Sulaimon Ayinde of Segabiz Nigeria Enterprises and Mrs. Bolanle Adegbenro of Ofemina Concept were awarded special prizes of branded tricycles, popularly called Keke Napep, for outperforming others, citing them as role models for other GOtv vendors to emulate.

    Thanking GOtv for the reward and recognition, Adegbenro stated that she has been highly empowered by virtue of her status as a GOtv vendor.

  • October highlights on Gotv

    October highlights on Gotv

    IN its October highlight, trending pay TV Company, GOtv, has continued to pride itself as a quality family entertainment platform. “Time flies when you’re having fun and the year 2013 has been a special one for GOtv!” says the brand’s General Manager, Mrs. Elizabeth Amkpa, during an activation session on Tuesday.

    “This pay-TV brand has brought viewers content that sizzles, inspires and provides entertainment for the whole family. From movies, series, documentaries and news; to sports, fashion, kids and music, GOtv has been bringing GOGetters television that’s all about quantity and quality,” she said excitedly, at the event hosted by TV drama icon, Gideon Okeke.

    Amkpa noted that with a range of contents that include SuperSport, M-Net Movies Zone,AfricaMagic, E! Entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television, SonyMax, CNN, Channel O, Style, MTV Base,KidsCo, DisneyJunior andNickelodeon, “GOtv is entertaining Africa!”

    It would be noted that with the craze for Telemundo, the brand prides itself with a 24-hour telenovela channel that offers a wide range of themes. From traditional romance stories, mystery, action and adventure and stories based on real-life events, Telemundo, according to Amkpa, is dedicated to bringing the most compelling Spanish language shows “all offering GOGetters a dramatic rollercoaster of romance, passion, thrills, shocking scandal and betrayal,” she said.

    On the 2013-2014 footbal season, Amkpa said surprising twists behind the scenes are what any lover of soccer must not miss, as the TV is bringing viewers action from leading football leagues such as the EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A and the UEFA Champions League. “Sir Alex Ferguson is no longer king of the jungle and with new game-changers, GOGetters are in for a dramatic and breath-taking treat from their favourite players this football season,” she averred.

    Other highlights from October include award-winning movies such as Sleepy Hollow starring Johnny Depp as Constable Ichabod Crane and Christina Ricci on Sony Entertainment Television among others.