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 t…
Jason Njoku is taking iROKOtv public
iROKOtv, one of the leading online movie streaming platforms in Africa has commenced its initial public offering process.…
Nigeria overtakes UK to become iROKOtv’s second largest subscriber market
Now would be a good time for the folks at iROKOtv to unwind having successfully driven the Nigerian division to a whole new level. The reason is that Nigeria recently overtook the UK to become iROKOtv…
By repivoting to Nigeria, iROKOtv may have finally figured out its business model
The challenges surrounding mobile TV in Africa are enormous, but they are not insurmountable. Nigeria, in particular, is quite a peculiar place; a minute you think you have the answer to the dynamics …
There is only one Netflix of Africa, and it’s not iROKOtv
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Netflix now works in Nigeria and a host of other African countries. The news has been met with mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some predicting the p…
Canal+ Group partners iROKO to launch first Francophone SVOD mobile Android App
Canal+ Group the French premium television cable channel announced a partnership with iROKO, Nigeria’s digital movies distribution platform to launch the first French SVOD mobile android applic…
5 Blatant Product Placements in Nigerian Movies and TV you (probably) missed
Here are 5 obvious ways brands have used product placements in Nigeria; movies, music videos and even TV…
iROKO launches iROKO Global, its worldwide Content Distribution and Licensing Division
Pioneering online distributor of Nollywood content, iROKOtv today announced the launch of iROKO Global, its global content distribution and licensing division. This is coming off the heels of recent m…
iROKOtv is Laying off Hundreds of Lagos-based staff
Irokotv, Jason njoku, jobs…
Oluokun Adedayo, another OAU Graduate, is iROKOtv’s 2nd Millionaire Engineer!
A new winner has emerged in the ongoing iROKOtv Engineering Challenge. Last time it was a dude from Ife named Sayo Oladeji. This time, its a lady – Oluokun Adedayo, a Computer Science graduate f…
iROKOtv Africa is now Mobile-only
About a week ago, we told you how Jason Njoku was planning on shutting down access to the iROKOtv website in Africa, in a bid to switch focus to mobile-only. Well, the deed has finally been done And i…
Sayo Oladeji wins iROKOtv’s first ₦1m Engineering Challenge
About a month ago, we shared how Jason Njoku’s iROKOtv was looking to hire software engineers with a gamified approach. The first winner of the competition has been announced. His name is Sayo O…
IrokoTV Is Hiring Developers and The Highest Test Scorers Get One Million Naira
Look, hiring by social media is upon us. First, It was Mark Essien’s genius quizzes; next we had Sim Shagaya asking people to go bug searching through the Konga iOS and Android app, and now we h…
What Do You Get When IROKOtv Meets Netflix? A Dedicated African Section On Netflix
In 2013, a FastCompany feature piece on Jason Njoku of IROKOtv said, “Iroko’s Jason Njoku Is Creating The Next Netflix In Nigeria“. Maybe that’s what got Netflix’s attent…
IrokoTV Signs Exclusive Deal, Launches Two New TV Channels With Startimes
Watch out, Africa Magic! IrokoTV is launching a linear attack. Heh. Too dramatic? IROKOtv and StarTimes will be signing an exclusive deal at MIPTV, France, today, for two brand new linear TV channels,…
Spectranet Subscribers Get Access To Movies On iROKOtv.com For 30 Days Free
In a new partnership, internet service provider, Spectranet is coming together with online video streaming service, iROKOtv to provide 30-days free video streaming service to existing Spectranet custo…
“My biggest fear is that Nollywood becomes less popular” — Jason Njoku of iROKOtv
This interview was published in 2015 If you watch a lot of Nigerian movies, or follow the Nigerian internet startup scene, chances are either iROKO or Jason Njoku need no introduction. In 2010, Jason …
You can download movies for offline viewing on iROKOtv
Popular video-on-demand service, iROKOtv, that lets users stream Nollywood, Bollywood and Hollywood movies online, recently launched a new feature that will enable subscribers download movies for late…
Naming Your Online Business: 3 things to consider
Photo credit: ‘Isomo Loruko’ – oyotunji.org The name you decide to give your shiny new startup could make or mar your chances of success. Here are 3 things you need to consider when …
The Hype and Hustle of African Tech Startups
Hardly a day goes by without an African tech startup being featured in the mainstream media. CNN regularly updates its special report on the topic; The Guardian covers local debates surrounding emergi…