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- 15 Feb 2019
Davido Becomes First Nigerian Panelist on Comedy Central Roast
African humour is set to take over the world! This Comedy Central Roast of AKA is set to rally Africans from Lagos to Cape Town to join in the celebration of poking fun at the celebrities they love…
- 10 Sept 2015
DStv Opens Comedy, Turner Broadcasting Kids’ Channels to Subscribers
To celebrate the upcoming debut of Trevor Noah as host of legendary “fake news” programme The Daily Show, DStv and Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) are opening the channel to Compact Plus and…
- 23 Sept 2016
Trevor Noah to Host MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016
South African comedy legend and host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah is heading home to host the sixth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), Africa’s most…
- 28 Nov 2019
VIMN Africa and MultiChoice Group Renew Distribution Partnership
Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and MultiChoice Group have announced the renewal of their distribution partnership which highlights the investment in local content, bringing…
- 21 Jan 2020
VCNI Announces New Africa Executive Leadership Team As Alex Okosi Moves to New Opportunities
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has announced the departure of VCNI veteran Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International at the end of…
- 10 Nov 2020
ViacomCBS Networks Africa Scoops 29 Awards @ PromaxBDA Africa Awards 2020
ViacomCBS Networks Africa scooped a record 29 awards at this year’s prestigious PromaxBDA Africa 2020 Awards. Promax is the global association for the entertainment marketing industry, representing…
- 2 Aug 2019
VIMN Africa’s EVP & MD, Alex Okosi, named Honorary Fellow of National Institute of Marketing Of Nigeria
Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and BET International, Alex Okosi on Thursday received another befitting industry…
- 19 May 2017
MultiChoice Creates Window for Select DStv Subscribers to Enjoy Premium Channels
MultiChoice is spreading some loveto its DStv Compact and Compact + customers by having an Open Window showcasing three top Premium channels. From 29 May to 23 June 2017, DStv Compact+ customers will…
- 21 May 2020
Davido, Burna Boy, Salif Keita Others Added to Africa Day Benefit Concert
YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa, with Idris Elba, have announced further additions to the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” lineup. The concert will be streamed on the MTV Base Africa…
- 7 Feb 2019
VIMN Africa Hosts Panel with Top Industry Experts at Social Media Week Lagos
VIMN Africa hosted a remarkable panel session featuring Nigeria’s top industry experts tagged: ‘Music, Content and Consumer Experiences Changing The African Narrative’. Hosted by MTV Base VJ, Folu…
- 21 Feb 2020
Alex Okosi on MTV Base Behind The Story, Talks on Humble Beginning, Launching MTV In Africa & More
On Tuesday, the special episode of MTV Base Behind The Story featured Alex Okosi, who is the driving force behind ViacomCBS Networks Africa, home to powerhouse entertainment brands BET, Comedy…
- 1 Mar 2020
DStv Boosts the Step Up Offer with Higher Reward
With the recently concluded DStv’s February Pay and get Upgraded Step Up offer, DStv customers need not fret because the deals keep coming! From Monday 1 March 2020, active Access, Family, Compact,…
- 16 Apr 2020
Cassper Nyovest, Lupita Nyong'o Others Join Burna Boy For Global Concert In Honour Of Healthcare Workers
In support of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic led by the World Health Organization, international advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced an expanded list of artists who will…
- 20 Apr 2020
MultiChoice Offers Upgrade to Higher Packages for Free
MultiChoice has announced that it will be rewarding DStv and GOtv subscribers, who are fully paid up on their subscriptions, with an upgrade to the next higher package at no extra cost. This offer…
- 20 Apr 2020
COVID-19: MultiChoice rewards customers for staying connected
In a bid to lessen the hardship occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic on its customers, MultiChoice has announced that it will be rewarding DStv and GOtv subscribers, who are fully paid up on their…
- 13 May 2020
DStv Premium Your Gateway to Showmax, Catchup Plus and DStv Now
DStv offers several packages but there is one that comes with everything and we mean everything, and that is the Premium package, little wonder the slogan says, “Home for Everything”. Customers on…
- 28 Mar 2021
VCNI Says 5G Capabilities Will Transform Media and Entertainment
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has stated that beyond high-speed video streaming available today, the much-anticipated evolution of 5G will usher in ultra-reliable low latency and mass…
- 10 Nov 2021
Twitter and ViacomCBS Announce Global Content Partnership, Plans for Twitter ‘Watch Parties’
Twitter and ViacomCBS on Wednesday announced a sizable global deal that will see the social media platform streaming digital content from across the ViacomCBS portfolio of news, sports and…
- 4 Dec 2025
Paramount Africa Shuts Down after 20 Years
Paramount Africa is officially shutting down at the end of December 2025, drawing the curtain on more than two decades of operations in South Africa and Nigeria. The company, which once reached over…
- 2 Sept 2015
MultiChoice Kicks off Biggest Content Showcase in Africa
It was a magical night filled with #OnlyTheBest of African entertainment when MultiChoice Africa kicked off its second #OnlyTheBest Content Showcase Extravaganza in spectacular style at the Outrigger…
- 13 Apr 2016
DStv Declares Premium Open Week to Subscribers
DStv has declared that all active subscribers on the network will have access to a buffet of premium channels that will be served during its flagship- Premium Open Week. The week’s menu will be…
- 16 Nov 2022
Alex Okosi Named One Of UK’s Most Influential Black Persons For Second Year Running
Alex Okosi, one of Africa's tech leaders, has been honoured as a member of the UK Powerlist 2023. Okosi, who is Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA, received the honour for the second…
- 10 Nov 2021
BHM Salutes Alex Okosi on UK Powerlist Nod
BlackHouse Media (BHM) has saluted Nigerian media and tech executive Alex Okosi after he was named as one of Britain’s 100 most influential black people in the Powerlist 2022. Alex Okosi, Managing…
- 4 Feb 2019
VIMN AFRICA to Host Panel With Top Industry Experts At Social Media Week Lagos
Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) is set to host a panel of Nigeria’s leading industry experts at Social Media Week Lagos on Tuesday, February 5th by 4:30 pm. Taking…
- 4 Mar 2019
ID Africa Names Femi Falodun CEO
Creative Communications and Digital marketing company, ID Africa, has announced the appointment of Femi Falodun as CEO of the organization. Femi Falodun was named CEO, upon the organization’s…
- 2 Aug 2019
All the Exciting Programs Coming to DStv this August
From movies to telenovelas to cartoons, DStv has announced a line-up of programs primed to hold your attention for the month of August. In international series content, watch the The Next Big…
- 8 Nov 2019
DStv Offers Premium Subscribers Mouthwatering Content This Festive Season
Scrolling through the regular channels on your television package, trying to find the best movies and new series to watch might be as frustrating as navigating through the traffic. Hectic, yeah? With…
- 13 Feb 2020
VIMN Africa, MultiChoice Group Renew Partnership
Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and MultiChoice Group have announced the renewal of their distribution partnership which highlights the investment in local content, bringing…
- 24 Oct 2021
MultiChoice Nigeria Unveils Exciting Lineup of Shows and Series Ahead of this Years Festive Season
MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled a lineup of new shows, series and other content offerings coming to its DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms ahead of the festive season and well into 2022. The content…
- 24 Jul 2026
Why Nigerian Youth Events Are Evolving Beyond Entertainment Into Innovation and Opportunity
Not too long ago, the success of a youth event in Nigeria was often measured by the calibre of artistes on its lineup. A headline performance, a few celebrity appearances and a packed audience were…