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Canal+ takes over MultiChoice in $3bn deal, gains full control of DStv, GOtv

Promise Eze 24 July 2025 0

French media conglomerate Canal+ has finalised a $3 billion acquisition of South Africa-based MultiChoice Group, securing full control of pay-TV giants DStv and GOtv. The deal, approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on July 23, gives Canal+ the remaining 55% stake it did not previously

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MultiChoice hosts spectacular Belgian Grand Prix Watch Party in Abuja

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BY UKPONO UKPONG MultiChoice delivered an unforgettable experience for their DStv Prestige customers by hosting a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix watch party in Abuja. The event which underscored MultiChoice’s commitment to providing exclusive and luxurious experiences for their elite clientele brought the glamour and excitement of Formula 1 to Nigeria’s capital. The

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MultiChoice, owner of DStv, GoTV partners 2nd Cycling Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2023 0

MultiChoice, owner of DStv and GoTV has announced a partnership with Cycling Lagos, one of the biggest cycling events in Africa scheduled to hold in Lagos in October 21 and 28, 2023. This is the second time the cable TV giant will be supporting the event to showcase the uniqueness of cycling to millions of […]

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Film Lighting: Tamu-Ra Bakr to facilitate MultiChoice Talent Factory Masterclass

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2023 0

By Godwin Anyebe International Film Lighting Expert Tamu-Ra Bakr has been confirmed to facilitate a MultiChoice Talent Factory Workshop (MTF) on Lighting for Production. The session is a part of the 3-day activities for the 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Scheduled to hold on the 19th of May, 2023 in Lagos, […]

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MultiChoice Nigeria unveils exciting lineup of shows ahead of festive season

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2021 0

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. This new offerings were made known at the 2021 edition the MultiChoice Showcase event held recently. MultiChoice Nigeria’s Executive Head, Content and West Africa […]

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Multichoice Executive, Martin Mabutho dies at 47

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2021 0

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the passing of Martin Mabutho, the company’s Chief Customer Officer. Martin Mabutho died at the age of 47 in the early hours of Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Cape Town after a brief illness. “Martin was not just a colleague but a very close friend and most trusted adviser. He was […]

Entertainment

MultiChoice Announces Price Slash on DStv, GOtv Decoders

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2021 0

By Mutiat Alli Leading video entertainment provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced a price slash on its DStv and GOtv decoders starting Monday, February 1st, 2021. The price slash will see the DStv HD decoder, dish kit with Compact package subscription drop from N18,600 to N9,900 on Confam package, while GOtv decoder, GOtennae with GOtv Jolli […]

Entertainment

MultiChoice Talent Factory launches in focus Masterclass series

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2020 0

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is set to launch the In Focus Masterclass Series hosted by South Africa-based film and TV veteran Ken Kaplan! The Series comprises pre-recorded conversations now available on the MTF Portal. The Masterclass series will see Kaplan in virtual conversation with some of the most formidable creative technical professionals in Africa’s […]

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Nigerians renew call on Multichoice, others to adopt pay-as-you-go tariff

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2020 0

Nigerian subscribers have renewed calls on Multichoice Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) and other service providers to introduce the Pay as You Go Tariff (PAYG) structure in the country. A cross section of subscribers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, said it was time the providers introduce PAYE in […]

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MultiChoice, Televisa Networks launch new channel, TLNovelas

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

By Mutiat Alli DStv customers, get ready for some thrilling entertainment as Televisa Networks and MultiChoice team up to announce the launch of a new channel TLNovelas. The channel which is already since Monday, 14 September will run through till August 2021. TLNovelas is an exclusive channel with a host of the most successful telenovelas […]

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DSTV dragged to court for refusal to renew subscription after payment

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

A law firm, Zion Chambers of Peters Ike Adonu And Co. has dragged multichoice Nigeria to court for refusal to renew its subscription after payment has been made, our correspondent, Charles Onyekwere reports. The law firm also accused Multichoice of outrageous billing of its customers without proper information to allow them to plan for alternatives. […]

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BBNaija 5: About 30,000 Young Nigerians Auditioned for the Show!

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

In the month of May, MultiChoice Nigeria, the organisers of the Big Brother Naija show announced that despite the ‘Rona, seasonfive of the show would be happening. Fans were ecstatic! For the first time in the history of the show, and to stay in accordance with social distancing rules, an online auditioning system was announced. […]

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Reps C’ttee begins investigation into activities of NBC, service providers

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

An ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives has begun investigation into reasons why MultiChoice (DSTV) and other satellite service providers are not implementing a pay-per-view package in Nigeria. The committee held a meeting with the management of the National Broadcast Commission (NBC) on Thursday in Abuja with a view to ensure that Nigerians […]

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Multichoice says it will blend Netflix, Amazon contents into its decoder

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2020 0

The full impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on businesses is yet unknown, but firms are devising strategies to cope with the new normal. For MultiChoice, partnering with and integrating other content providers like Netflix and Amazon into its offerings might be one of its winning strategies. According to available information on its website, MultiChoice has […]

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MultiChoice partners One Africa Global Foundation on COVID-19 ‘Hope for Africa’ Concert

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

As part of efforts to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, MultiChoice has partnered with the One Africa Global Foundation for a continent-wide broadcast of the COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert on Sunday, May 31st. The One Africa Global Foundation, the development arm of One Africa Global, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization […]

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BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion Airs June 1 on Africa Magic

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the return of Big Brother Naija Reunion Show starring the housemates of the Pepper Dem Season on Monday, June 1 on Africa Magic Urban (DStv Channel 153) at 10pm WAT and Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 and GOtv Channel 2) at 10:30pm WAT. Fans of the popular reality TV show […]

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BBNaija season 5 set to return with a bang

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

…Season 5 premiere set for July 2020 as audition now holds online Following the success of the fourth season of the biggest and most viewed event on African television, Big Brother Naija, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the fifth season of the show will premiere in July 2020. For its fifth season, the BBNaija show […]

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MultiChoice Partners One Africa Global Foundation on COVID-19 Hope for Africa Concert

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

…Benefit concert to air on DStv and GOtv across Africa As part of efforts to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, MultiChoice has partnered with the One Africa Global Foundation for a continent-wide broadcast of the COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert on Sunday, May 31st from 7pm WAT on Africa Magic Family […]

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Multichoice Talent Factory kicks off new series

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2020 0

The Multichoice Talent Factory has commenced its new series tagged ‘Produce Like a Pro’. The series kicked off in a continuation of its virtual classes which commenced yesterday Friday, May 15. According to Femi Odugbemi, Academy Director, MTF West Africa, the online session will give the students an insight into practical, industry expert-led skills to […]

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MultiChoice Talent Factory partners Dolby institute

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Multichoice Talent Factory (MTF), has partnered the Dolby Institute, to launch the Dolby Audio Webinars The launch recently kicked off an online learning channel for content creators in Africa’s movie industry. Speaking on the ongoing MTF online master classes, Femi Odugbemi, MTF Academy Director, West Africa, said, “This partnership with Dolby will benefit storytellers