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  • StarTimes launches local educational channel

    RWells Media has launched a new children channel, Jyb TV on StarTimes (channel 361) targeted at children and young adults aged between six and 24.

    The new channel has been developed to inspire learning, ignite passion and aid their development through local content programmes.

    The new channel joins six others for children, namely: StarTimes offers JimJam, Nickelodeon, Da Vinci Learning, NTA Knowledge, PoP and Child’s Smile.

    The channel would feature vox pop, health talks, school programmes, talk shows, drama and debates.

    StarTimes Marketing Director, Dare Kafar, said: “Jyb TV enables future leaders to learn, find their passion and pursue their dreams on a very local but enriching, exciting and wholesome platform that support parents in raising decent champions.”

    “The time is right to offer another local but world class channel to parents and children. We are aware of the issue around screen time, so needed to create a solution which allows children to watch shows that are fun, educational and that encourage imagination.”

    Mrs Jibe Ologeh, Managing Director, RWells Media, said some of the key shows on the channel, include Young Scholars, Our Future (gives one child (per episode) the opportunity to live out a day of their dream careers), Scholars Chat, Cultural Hub (an African cultural show that showcases the African culture) and School On TV (provides detailed academic lessons on major subjects, especially for candidates preparing for external examinations.

  • ST Yoruba on StarTimes

    An indigenous entertainment channel in Yoruba and African content called ST Yoruba has been launched on StarTimes.

    Aired on channel 160 on digital terrestrial and channel 412 on digital satellite platforms, it was designed to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba and as a 24-hour general entertainment channel follows the success of ST Dadin Kowa enjoyed by the Hausa viewers.

    Its Marketing Director, Dare Kafar, said: “StarTimes is very excited to announce the arrival of its new Yoruba movie channel. It has been in our plans to give more to our movie loving subscribers. This channel has been designed to build cohesive family viewing with a fine blend of classic and contemporary Yoruba movies, cultural shows, celebrity news, historical shows, behind the scene programs, celebration of movie icons and other lifestyle programmes.

    “Viewers can also enjoy new and freshly produced Yoruba movies which capture the exploits of their star actresses, including Doris Simeon, Iyabo Ojo, Ayo Adesanya, Mosun Filani, Mercy Aigbe, Mide Martins, Funke Akindele, Lizzy Anjorin, Fathia Balogun, Bukky Wright and others.”

  • StarTimes gets Copa America broadcast right

    StarTimes gets Copa America broadcast right

    StarTimes has acquired exclusive broadcast right for the Copa America Special Centenario edition all over Africa.

    This edition, which commemorates the 100th existence of Copa America, is slated for June 3 through 26 in the United States of America.

    Thirty-two countries will compete in games across 10 cities. Aside enjoying superstars like Lionel Messi, Luiz Suarez, SergiAguero, Sanchez and others in action, StarTimes viewers stand the chance to predict and win fantastic prizes; cash, LED Digital Television with inbuilt decoders, Projector Television sets, telcom recharge cards and other prizes.  There will be programmes on radio, television, online, on StarTimes App and social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter through which Nigerians can participate and win.

    The Copa America 2016 will be enjoyed exclusively on StarTimes sports channels, including ST World Football (Channel 254) and ST Sports Focus (Channel 250), all on StarTimes digital terrestrial and digital satellite platforms.

    Marketing Director, StarTimes Nigeria, OludareKafar, said:  “StarTimes is excited to bring Copa America Special Centenario edition onto the platform and believes the matches will provide sport-loving subscribers with some high quality entertainment.”

     

  • StarTimes is best Pay TV operator at BoICT 2016

    StarTimes has been named the Best Pay TV Operator at the coveted Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (BoICT) awards.

    The Sino-Nigerian Pay TV firm was declared the winner at a gala, which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.

    At the ceremony attended by the crème de la crème of technology policy makers, captains of industry, regulatory bodies and other key players, StarTimes was presented with the award and commended for its consumer friendly offerings.

    StarTimes is a leading digital-TV operator in Africa, combining satellite and terrestrial DTV systems to provide an open and secure digital wireless platform.

    Speaking on StarTimes achievements, the Editor-In-Chief and CEO of CommunicationsWeek Media Limited and the organisers of the awards, Mr. Ken Nwogbo, said over time, StarTimes has revolutionalise the Pay TV industry landscape in Nigeria with its consistently affordable and public friendly offerings. “Since StarTimes joined the industry, Pay TV has become more popular and accessible for many people,” he said.

    Receiving the awards on behalf of the Board, management and staff of the company, the Marketing Director, Oludare Kafar expressed appreciation to millions of StarTimes subscribers, who made it possible for the company to win the award with a promise of better subscribers’ experience.

    “As a business, we have embraced innovation and cutting edge global technology solutions to deliver compelling digital television experience to our millions of subscribers. With very sharp picture quality, strong signals and rich channels that meet the entertainment need of every member of the family, we offer affordable bouquets of digital television as part of our commitment to guide Nigerians into full digitalisation. We also engage in relevant collaborations with critical stakeholders to achieve this,” he said.

    He said further: “Recently, we have invested heavily into sports content acquisitions and channels, and expanded entertainment horizon for sports loving Nigerians. With StarTimes, Nigerians are guaranteed of an ever increasing buffet of solid entertainment, be it sports, movies, drama, cartoons and music.”

  • StarTimes to sponsor three subscribers to US

    StarTimes Nigeria has kicked off its StarTimes NBA All Access Tour in the year.

    According to the Pay TV firm, the year programme is expected to produce three StarTimes subscribers for an all-expense-paid one-week trip to Los Angeles in California, United States to watch American basketball superstars in action.

    The Marketing Director, Mr. Oludare Kafar, said the tour was designed with the NBA TV to reward basketball-loving StarTimes subscribers.

    He said the winners will have an opportunity to meet their heroes, superstars  and fulfill their dreams of watching live basketball matches.

    “This basketball trivia game is our response to the demand of our subscribers for more exciting sporting initiatives and everyone can participate in the program; To be a winner, get a StarTimes decoder if you don’t have it already. Like StarTimes facebook page, post your pictures and link to uploaded personal Youtube video showing some basketball skills on StarTimes website and get your friends and families to like the video. Top 10 finalists will be selected and 3 winners will emerge based on superior skills and highest likes,” Kafar added.

    He said in 2014, StarTimes introduce the campaign  and produced Mr Boluwaji Bamidele and Chinedu Iroche, StarTimes subscribers as winners.

    The programme startedwith an online competition on February 25 and to end this month.

  • StarTimes reduces subscription to mark Easter

    StarTimes reduces subscription to mark Easter

    A head of the Easter celebration on March 25 through 28, popular digital TV platform, StarTimes Nigeria, has announced a slash in the price of its highest bouquet,  Unique (on digital terrestrial) and Super (on digital satellite platform) to enable more Nigerians enjoy digital TV entertainment with family and friends during the holidays.

    Between March 1 and April 30, Unique or Super bouquet, the highest Pay TV package on StarTimes with about 120 channels at the monthly subscription rate of N4,800, will be reduced by 25 per cent to N3,600. Existing and fresh subscribers can enjoy the reduced rate during the period.

    Meanwhile, the pay TV Company’s Extra Special offer will also run till April 30. The “Extra Special Offer” allows subscribers recharge on any bouquet before due date and get rewarded with extra viewing days free in multiples of the number of months paid. With this, subscribers will enjoy three days extra free viewing per month for every recharge before due date cumulatively.

    Marketing Director Mr. Oludare Kafar said StarTimes is committed to offering subscribers quality television entertainment with strong consideration for affordability and easy accessibility.

    ‘’We are offering subscribers a 25 per cent reduction on the Unique or Super bouquet to enable more subscribers access our highest bouquet and get maximum entertainment for less during the Easter period.’’

    Kafar added that ‘’StarTimes is committed to offering subscribers the best in class of digital entertainment for maximum viewing pleasure on a affordable platform. Digital TV should be exciting and within the reach of people. For us, it can be great and yet affordable. We are making efforts to keep spreading digital TV across the nation for the enjoyment of every man and woman whether in the urban or the rural;  that’s our driving force at StarTimes.

    ‘’We will continue to engage our subscribers for great moments of exciting entertainment with our array of over 100 great channels consisting of movies, series, sports, news, children’s programs, fashion and religion, said Kafar.”

  • StarTimes to celebrate 88th Academy Awards

    StarTimes to celebrate 88th Academy Awards

    February is Academy Awards month and StarTimes will be celebrating it with an Oscar’s special, titled: ‘The Big Weekend on C Music TV’ this weekend.

    Honouring the extraordinary talent of film score composers, the Big Weekend will explore the world of music in film to coincide with the 88th Academy Awards.

    With a host of exclusive soundtrack music-videos from major nomination categories, The Big Weekend will also give viewers insight into a series of enlightening composer promos and abundant film and Oscar facts.

    The Oscars Special will include some of C Music TV’s favourite artists and evaluate the nominee line-up and possible winners

     Chief Executive Officer of StarTimes Nigeria Mr. Jack Liu said: “Many of our subscribers enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Oscars. Hosting the Big Weekend on C Music TV on StarTimes, we hope will be the ‘cherry on the cake’ for Academy Award fans on the African continent.”

  • StarTimes secures African Basketball League right

    StarTimes has secured right to air live broadcasts of the the African Basketball League (ABL) on the TRACE Sports Stars channel from March 4.

    It said with the right, basketball fans will be able to watch the ABL including the All-Star Games, Play offs and behind the scenes show live on TRACE channels and TRACE Sport Stars, the first global entertainment channel dedicated to review of lives of stars in the world of sport.

    Its Group Managing Director, Media Department and VP, Michael Dearham,  said: “We are very excited to bring African basketball onto the StarTimes platform and believe the various matches will provide our sport loving subscribers with some high quality entertainment.”

    Also, the CEO of ABL, Ugo Udezue, said: “This is a historic moment for the ABL and will contribute greatly to the growth of professional basketball within the African continent. We are excited to feed the appetite of basketball lovers all across the world.”

    It said the TRACE Sports Stars is available on the StarTimes DTT channel 260 (Classic bouquet) and DTH channel 254 (Smart bouquet).

  • StarTimes unveils end of year promo

    StarTimes unveils end of year promo

    Digital service provider StarTimes Nigeria has launched a special end-of-year offer that will allow people recharge for content and get a decoder and extra viewing time free.

    The offer, which will start on November 21 and is valid while stock lasts, is available to digital terrestrial and digital satellite package.

    New customers can subscribe N3,990 for digital terrestrial and N4,800 for digital satellite.

    Existing subscribers can also do an instant recharge for two months and get two months free access to watch sports plus, worth N2,400.

    Marketing Director Mr. Oludare Kafar said the offer was designed to allow more people own a decoder conveniently, enjoy great entertainment with family and friends during the Yuletide.

    “We appreciate the opportunity that Christmas presents for family entertainment and celebrations, and our desire is to create exciting moments for every family during this festive season with our array of over 100 great channels consisting of movies, series, sports, news, children’s programs, fashion and religion,” Kafar said.

  • Startimes names Kanu Nwankwo ambassador

    Startimes names Kanu Nwankwo ambassador

    IN a move aimed at shoring up television viewership, NTA Startimes has named football legends Kanu Nwankwo, aka Papilo, and his Under 17 counterpart, Jonathan Akpoborie, as the face of the digital platform. The unveil was held at Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.

    Welcoming guests to the unveil ceremony, Startimes’ Director of Business, Maxwell Loko, said that the platform is proud to announce the partnership with the football legends.

    “With this announcement begins a very long partnership. They will now officially become the face of Startimes in well over 12 African countries where we are present. Wherever you see Startimes, Kanu will be our ambassador. He will assist in growing the brand across Africa ahead of the digital switchover which is coming up June 2017. We are glad to have them with us,” he said.

    For the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) who was represented by Mrs Temitayo Daramola, Kanu Nwankwo goes beyond football. “Everywhere that you see NTA, you see Startimes. You can’t ignore NTA Startimes. This is another feather added to the partnership and we are very proud to be associated with Kanu Nwankwo and Jonathan Akpoborie. We strive for excellence, not just in Nigeria but the whole of africa and this is another evidence,” said Daramola.

    Kanu expressed gratitude at the opportunity to be in partnership with Startimes because, in his words, digital television viewing in Nigeria used to be exclusively for the affluent until the brand came to change all that.

    “Here we are today; most families can afford digital TV. That is what Startimes stands for. I represent the good people of Nigeria. I speak for them here. I share the same vision with Startimes,” the footballer and founder of Kanu Heart Foundation stated.

    Also present at the gathering was the CEO, Startimes Nigeria, Jack Lu.