BBNaija Season 11 Auditions: Registration Dates & Details
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the show’s 11th season, unveiling registration details and requirements for prospective housemates. In a statement on Saturday, the organisers said, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” noting that registration will run from May 16 to 20 for candidates seeking to […]
Is This the Last AMVCA? Filmmaker Sparks Future Concerns
Filmmaker Mildred Okwo has suggested that the ongoing edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards could be its final outing, raising concerns about the future of the popular awards platform. In a post on X on Monday, Okwo wrote, “I will be very surprised if this AMVCA is not the farewell edition.” Her comment […]
Don Julio is lead sponsor for AMVCA 12th edition
MultiChoice on Thursday unveiled plans for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, confirming May 9, 2026, as the date for the ceremony and naming veteran actress, Joke Silva, as Head Judge, bringing decades of industry experience to the role. For headline sponsor Don Julio Tequila, the announcement also outlines the depth […]
AMVCA 2026 Nominees to be Announced This Sunday
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced that nominees for the 2026 edition will be unveiled on Sunday, March 29. The announcement was disclosed on Monday via the awards’ official social media platforms, with Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo, unveiled as host for the nominee reveal programme. “The spotlight is on… and it’s […]
MultiChoice extends deadline for 2026 talent programme
MultiChoice Talent Factory, the Pan-African film and television training institution, has extended the application deadline for its 2026 intake to April 27. The institute said in a statement on Wednesday that it is giving aspiring African filmmakers, directors, producers, scriptwriters, and storytellers more time to apply for the fully funded programme. The initiative, established by […]
Mo Abudu Urges Building Local Streaming Platforms in Africa
Media entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has urged Nigerian and African creatives to focus on building sustainable local streaming platforms following reports of reduced investment by foreign platforms on the continent. Abudu made the call in a post shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, stressing that Africans must […]
Canal+ to Shut Down Showmax After MultiChoice Takeover
Canal+ is set to shut down the video streaming platform Showmax as part of cost-cutting measures following its acquisition of MultiChoice, according to an exclusive report by Variety on Thursday. The report said Canal+ and MultiChoice confirmed that the service would be discontinued after a review of their streaming operations, although a specific shutdown date […]