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Showmax rolls out with BB spin-offs

MultiChoice Group’s video-on-demand service, Showmax, has launched in Nigeria with two new Big Brother Naija spin-off shows.

Niclas Ekdahl

The shows, hosted by comedians Basketmouth and Bovi, have been produced exclusively for Showmax.

They are Big Brother Naija Extra View, a 25-minute compilation of unseen footage, and Big Brother Naija Hot Room, a 25-minute satirical commentary on the week’s main drama and action.

The company said: “Showmax Nigeria offers a dedicated slate of Nigerian television shows and movies, international hit series, Hollywood blockbusters and a Big Brother Naija partnership with live streaming and exclusive new BBNaija shows.”

Niclas Ekdahl, CEO of MultiChoice’s Connected Video division, said: “We’re aiming for the sweet spot that other services may have missed. Taking a generic service and taking on a few Nollywood movies won’t cut it, so we’re coming in with a strong mix of up-to-date Nigerian shows, international hits and favourites from across Africa, and now, as something completely new: on-demand and live Big Brother Naija content.”

Other shows to be added on the Showmax service will include Tinsel, The Johnsons, My Flatmates other Nollywood movies, Bollywood shows, telenovelas and shows from Kenya and South Africa.

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Naija Stand-Up returns to TV

Nigerian pop-up comedy channel Naija Stand-Up is returning to TV screens.

The 12-hour block will offer a variety of skits and other comedy events from comedians such as Ali Baba, Basketmouth, Bovi and AY on the DStv and GOtv platforms from today until Saturday December 7.

The shows will aired include Ali Baba’s Spontaneity show, Lord of the Ribs (from 2018), AY Live Shows (2016, 2017, 2018), Funny Bone Untamed (2017, 2018), Elvis Poko (2019), MC Shaggy, Acapella and a host of others.

According to Martin Mabutho, chief customer officer at MultiChoice Nigeria, the pop-up channel will get customers ready for more exciting content lined up for the upcoming festive season.

“We received a lot of great reviews when the channel made its debut in April. For the second season, we’ve curated some of the biggest comedy shows out of Naija and packaged them into a 12-hour binge fest for the viewing pleasure of our customers, at no extra cost,” he said.

The shows will be aired on DStv channel 197 and GOtv channel 29 and it will be available on all packages on DStv and select packages on GOtv.

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Africa Magic names AMVCA hopefuls

Best TV Series nominee Professor Johnbull

The countdown to the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has begun with the announcement of nominees in the various award categories.

Nigerian comedian Bovi and Ghanian actress Joselyn Dumas unveiled the nominees on Africa Magic channels available on DSTV and GOtv.

Papa Ajasco Reloaded

The 27 award categories include Best Short Film or Online Video, Best Movie East Africa, Best Movie Southern Africa, Best Overall Movie and Best Television Series.

The nominees in the Best Television Series category are Gina & Friends, Professor Johnbull, Papa Ajasco Reloaded, This Is It and Relatives.

Other nominees include Bolanle Olukanni for her documentary God’s Wives, actor Toyin Aimakhu for her role in Tatu and Ik Ogbonna for his role in Excess Luggage.

Voting has begun and will end on August 24. Voting can only be done via the Africa Magic website.

The sixth edition of the AMVCAs is set to be held on September 1.

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