GOtv Boxing: Fijabi grabs N1m cash prize

Olaide Fijabi on Sunday night emerged as the best boxer of the 3rd GOtv Boxing Night after beating Kazeem Ariyo in their light welterweight contest in the six-bout competition at the National Stadium in Lagos.

BBA Hotshots: Africa fires Arthur, Kacey Moore, Luis

Rwanda’s Arthur, Ghana’s Kacey Moore and Namibia’s Luis were evicted in an all-male Big Brother Hotshots hat-trick on Sunday, leaving just 16 housemates in contention for the USD300 000 prize. The fourth eviction of the season was also the first that hadn’t featured any of the Big Brother Hotshots ladies, with sole female nominee Sheillah surviving this week.

Breaking: Big Brother finds a new house, launches October 5

Dillish, ex BBA winner

M-Net and Endemol SA are delighted to confirm that a new Big Brother house has been found in Johannesburg, South Africa following the devastating fire that demolished the original house on 2 September. A statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng disclosed that the search was concluded after exploring all possible options both locally and internationally, for a suitable venue to produce the ninth  season of Africa’s biggest reality show.

M-Net and Endemol SA are pleased to announce that Big Brother Hotshots will officially launch on Sunday 5 October AT 19:00 CAT. As they countdown to the launch, fans across the continent can look forward to some pleasant surprises in true Biggie fashion.

Anxiety as the Oscar Pistorius trial channel returns today for verdict

Oscar with the lover he shot to death

The Oscar Pistorius Trial: A Carte Blanche Channel will pop up today, Thursday 11 September at 08:00 CAT. Court proceedings will commence at 09:30 CAT where presiding Judge Thokozile Masipa will deliver her verdict.

Update on fire at BBA house: M-net, Endemol react

BBA house before the fire

Below is the official statement jointly signed and sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng by M-Net and Endemol following the mysterious fire outbreak that gutted the Big Brother House in Johannesburg, South Africa, today, September 2.

As BBA 9 begins this Sunday, MultiChoice offers DStv subscribers option to opt out...IK Osakioduwa returns as host

IK

As lovers of Big Brother Africa, the biggest reality show on the continent, prepare to be glued to their screens for the next three months, this new season tagged Big Brother Hotshots, has all the ingredients of a blockbuster as the housemates go into the house on September 7, with the sole aim of grabbing the winning prize of USD 300, 000.

Public Relations Manager, DStv, Caroline Oghuma, while disclosing this in a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng also noted that subscribers have the option of opting out of viewing the programme at any time during its duration. “To do so, all you need to do is to text “NO” and the first 10 digits of your smartcard number to 30333. Regular SMS charges apply.

M-Net woos subscribers with Maisha Magic

MultiChoice has announced that M-Net will be launching a new East African focused TV brand, Maisha Magic tailored to meet more of DStv subscriber local viewing needs from Monday, September 1. 

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that this exciting channel will be screened to Premium, Compact Plus and Compact subscribers on channel 161.        

Excitement in Nollywood as AMVCA set for third edition … Calls for entries

Omotola at AMVCA 2013

Africa Magic, in association with Multichoice and proud sponsors Amstel Malta, is announcing the call to entry for the 2015 edition of the AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), the prestigious initiative that honours film and TV talent across the continent. The above good news is already serenading and thrilling Nollywood stars and stakeholders.

According to a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, a special announcement will be broadcast on Africa Magic channels on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 7pm local time, and participants can begin to send in their entries from the same day. Winners will be announced at an award night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos in March 2015.

Fun, excitement as GOtv berths in Makurdi

Cheer Ladies at the launch of GOtv in Makurdi, Benue State...recently

Home to one of Africa’s most decorated and successful Afro pop artistes, Innocent Idibia otherwise known as 2baba, one could expect nothing but a star-studded launch for GOtv in the Benue State capital, Makurdi, recently, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

 To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 held an open air concert at the Cool-off Park. Hosts for the event were Radio Benue’s On-air-personality, Henry Ipole aka H316, Archbishop of the Microphone Diocese supported by comedian Eneche.

Barclay’s Premier League: SuperSport promises quality live HD coverage of games

L-R: Dr. Obinna Anyalebechi, Marketing Manager, Guinness; Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria; Mr. Gbenga Moses, Head, Sponsored Assets, Globacom and Mr. Koye Sowemimo, Head, Corporate and Consumer Electronics Marketing, Samsung during the live Screening of New Football Season at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos...recently .

Football fans were thrilled and excited as SuperSport, the biggest sports content provider on DStv and GOtv recently commenced the Barclay’s Premier League season with fun and great aplomb as it brought a live studio audience to watch the opening match in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Speaking with SHOWBIZPLUSng at the event, General Manager Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria, Martin Mabutho said MultiChoice and SuperSport wanted soccer fans to feel the passion of the game, which was why a live studio experience was created for the opening games of the Barclays Premier League.

Big Brother Africa: Continental fame beckons on Hotshots contestants...Unveils logo

It's definitely going to be more swag, more glamour and more Big Brother Africa action and excitement as the continent’s biggest reality show returns for its ninth season on Sunday, September 7, with the housemates competing for a massive prize pot of USD 300 000.

 SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that this year's outing will witness more twists than ever before!

Multichoice set to tackle commercial piracy

Oghuma

In an effort to curb the rising level of commercial piracy of Pay TV signals, MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading provider of premium pay entertainment, has urged individuals or entities that use DStv services for public use without a commercial license to get a commercial license to enable them broadcast DStv content without litigation.

According to Caroline Oghuma, PR Manager, DStv, in a statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng,  MultiChoice gave commercial pirates the opportunity to convert to legal commercial broadcast in 2013.

“We want these subscribers to stay on the right side of the law, and those who are yet to convert are infringing on the copy right laws of Nigeria and will face appropriate penalties” she declared.

Oghuma, who explained that MultiChoice is working in association with the Nigerian Copyrights Commission (NCC) to stem the rising trend in commercial piracy, stated that early this year, officials of the NCC Lagos Zonal Office issued a 14 day deadline for hotels to obtain the appropriate commercial licenses for the broadcast of DStv channels in their hotels.

Sharks serenades on DStv

Get ready for some heart-stopping action as it rains sharks on DStv Catch Up starting on July 31, compliments of Studio Universal, channel 112!

DStv viewers across the continent will get to watch the much anticipated sequel, Sharknado: The Second One within 24 hours of the US premiere.

A statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng added that eager fans can tune into Studio Universal at 04:00 CAT on July 31, for the premiere and a repeat on the same day at 20:00 CAT.

Immediately following the 20:00 CAT screening, the sharkfest begins for subscribers with Explora decoders! 

Sharknado 2: The Second One will be available for seven days on DStv Catch Up, along with the original Sharknado, Ghost Shark and Two-Headed Shark Attack, giving cult lovers of the shark movies the ultimate fix.

In Sharknado 2: The Second One, the terrifying storm that Fin and April survived on the West Coast comes to the East Coast as the deadly fury of a Sharknado is unleashed on New York City, threatening the population and its most cherished, iconic sites.

MultiChoice rewards subscribers with home appliances

Some of the lucky winners with their prizes

 With barely a week left, MultiChoice Nigeria with its unique DStv and GOtv products has shown to its loyal subscribers that it’s a brand that truly cares and promotes family values. Little wonder why over a hundred subscribers of both DStv and GOtv have won big in the on-going Home Advantage promotion.

The Home Advantage promotion for DStv and GOtv subscribers, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered is designed to encourage subscribers in bouquets to make subscription payments through the DStv and GOtv scratch cards.

Multichoice fetes subscribers with Open House Promo

MD Multichoice, John Ugbe

As football lovers across the country prepare for a new soccer season, MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading entertainment destination has declared a big win promotion for its subscribers across all bouquets, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

In a 45 day promotion tagged; “MultiChoice Open House Promotion”, Premium and Compact Plus subscribers stand a chance of winning 45 DStv Explora decoders each with 1 month subscription daily for 45 days.