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What is at stake if TStv delivers on its promise this time

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Why Africa is not yet ready for the eSports boom

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Nigeria approves ban on local exclusive VoD content, $13,000 hate speech fine

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Music streaming platform, Audiomack expands to Nigeria; Afrobeats seems to be the catch

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What can new Nigerian VoD platforms learn from the struggles of existing ones?

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4 new Netflix Nollywood originals coming to your screens soon

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Netflix and Amazon Prime are coming to DStv, but only for Explora subscribers

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Nigerian broadcasting agency seeks to regulate exclusive/original local content on Netflix, iROKOtv, PayTV

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Why the pandemic will not be the end of cinemas in Nigeria

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Nigerian reality TV show, BBNaija goes virtual for Season 5 auditions

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YouTube Music and ad-free YouTube Premium now available in Nigeria

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Netflix begins production of more Nollywood originals; what should Nigerians expect?

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Netflix might soon offer more Nollywood originals with the advent of Netflix Naija

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Airtel Nigeria launched Airtel TV, a repeat of 3flix Mobile TV or not?

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Why South Africa might be the major market for the impending stand-alone DStv Now

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According to data, BBNaija’s Mercy Eke didn’t just beat housemates, she also ‘peppered dem’ on Twitter

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There are probably less than 50,000 Netflix subscribers in Nigeria

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Econet Media is selling off its shares in Kwese and 27 other businesses across Africa

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MultiChoice Africa will be slashing DStv subscription prices across East Africa

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The last straw: Econet Media finally brings an end to Kwese TV

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What is at stake if TStv delivers on its promise this time

Late last month, TStv, Nigerian pay-TV, promised a nationwide comeback, again. Besides the question of whether or not it will deliver on its promise, we examine the business model and any prospect to scale

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Why Africa is not yet ready for the eSports boom

There is clearly a global eSports boom, and Africa is getting the desired attention due to its ’emerging market’ status. But the impact will remain insignificant if underlying infrastructural issues remain unsolved.

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Nigeria approves ban on local exclusive VoD content, $13,000 hate speech fine

The Nigerian Government has approved the revised code by the NBC that limits the acquisition or airing of exclusive/original local content on online streaming platforms, and places fine for hate speech at $13,000

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Music streaming platform, Audiomack expands to Nigeria; Afrobeats seems to be the catch

Audiomack, a global free music streaming platform further establishes interest in Africa as it expands to Nigeria. and this appears to be influenced by a growing global acceptance of Afrobeats

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What can new Nigerian VoD platforms learn from the struggles of existing ones?

Although the Nigerian VoD marketplace is unsaturated, it is not clear if new entrants stand a chance especially with competition from foreign platforms for local content. Here are a few lessons from the existing ones.

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4 new Netflix Nollywood originals coming to your screens soon

Netflix pulls a nostalgic move on its Nigerian audience today as it announces plans to produce an original series and movie from two classic novels by popular Nigerian authors. What else should be expected?

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Netflix and Amazon Prime are coming to DStv, but only for Explora subscribers

With the MultiChoice Group set to begin streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime content, what becomes of its plans to make DStv Now a standalone streaming service?

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Nigerian broadcasting agency seeks to regulate exclusive/original local content on Netflix, iROKOtv, PayTV

The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission released an amendment to the 6th edition of its broadcasting code that could bring an end to exclusive content on iROKOtv, Netflix, and PayTV platforms airing in Nigeria.

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Why the pandemic will not be the end of cinemas in Nigeria

With social distancing rules and the sit-home order came an increased demand for home entertainment. Though things are not rosy for cinemas during this period, they still remain relevant.

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Nigerian reality TV show, BBNaija goes virtual for Season 5 auditions

Popular Nigerian TV sensation, Big Brother Naija, recently announced plans to kick-off Season 5 with calls for auditions via online video submissions. What does this mean for the organisers and potential contestants?

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YouTube Music and ad-free YouTube Premium now available in Nigeria

Today, YouTube launched its music service, YouTube Music and its ad-free video service, YouTube Premium in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about them.

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Netflix begins production of more Nollywood originals; what should Nigerians expect?

On the heels of the launch of Netflix Naija, we got a hint that Netflix has commenced the shooting of a new Nollywood original, the success of which will bring more. What should Nigerians expect?

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Netflix might soon offer more Nollywood originals with the advent of Netflix Naija

As Netflix opened a dedicated Twitter account for its Nigerian subscribers — Netflix Naija — we look at the reactions that trailed it and the possibilities it holds for local viewership going forward

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Airtel Nigeria launched Airtel TV, a repeat of 3flix Mobile TV or not?

Despite making an attempt by launching 3flix TV in 2018, Airtel Nigeria has launched Airtel TV — a TV and video-on-demand app that allows users to watch video content and stream live TV programmes. But will this catch on?

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Why South Africa might be the major market for the impending stand-alone DStv Now

A look at how figures from MultiChoice and Netflix point to the fact that South Africa is likely going to be a major market for it streaming service, DStv Now which is going solo by March 2020.

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According to data, BBNaija’s Mercy Eke didn’t just beat housemates, she also ‘peppered dem’ on Twitter

The most popular reality TV show in Nigeria — Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ edition — came to an end on Sunday. According to raw data gathered by TFW, Mercy Eke who carted away ₦30 million didn’t just win in the house but also happened to be the most talked-about on Twitter, by fans and…

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There are probably less than 50,000 Netflix subscribers in Nigeria

Based on Netlfix’s Q2 2018 to Q2 2019 revenue report, a few research and data companies estimated the top 50 countries with the highest number of Netflix subscribers. Nigeria is not one of them.

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Econet Media is selling off its shares in Kwese and 27 other businesses across Africa

Barely after two weeks of shutting down its entertainment division, Econet Media is putting up its shares for sale in Kwese and other businesses across Africa and Dubai

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MultiChoice Africa will be slashing DStv subscription prices across East Africa

MultiChoice Africa has announced plans to slash DStv subscription fees across East Africa

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The last straw: Econet Media finally brings an end to Kwese TV

Econet Media Limited, the parent company of Kwese TV put the final nail on its entertainment division.

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