Nigeria’s AREWA24 in Finalists For Eutelsat TV Awards 2016

The world of television viewers enjoy in and out of the home as well as in the palm of our hands is a world of boundless creativity, inspiration, courage and innovation.

These qualities are some of the many fuelling the drive of channels shortlisted for one of this year’s prestigious Eutelsat TV Awards. 

According to the awards submission, AREWA24 is the first and only 24/7 free-to-air Hausa-language entertainment and lifestyle satellite television channel from Nigeria; created by and for the Hausa- speaking community.

Produced out of Kano, Nigeria, AREWA24 is currently broadcasting 11 original shows across popular entertainment and lifestyle genres all in Hausa.

The Eutelsat TV Awards is the only international event shining a spotlight on the quality of thematic TV channels broadcast around the world.

The jury, chaired by award-winning RAI journalist Duilio Giammaria, and assembling media experts from diverse markets, met in Paris from 24 to 25 September to assess the quality, innovation and creativity of over 120 channels from 40 countries.

The judges faced the challenge of finalising a shortlist from an outstanding array of entries.

The winning channels in eight thematic categories will be honoured at a ceremony in Milan on 25 November. Awards will also be bestowed for Best Programmes.

All participating channels in the Eutelsat TV Awards are now entitled to compete for thePeople’s Choice Award that will go to the channel generating most votes by the viewing public.