Broadcasting
Bittersweet Emotions As Fans Say Goodbye to Two of Africa Magic’s Hit Series, Riona and Enakhe this Friday
Fans of Africa Magic’s hit drama series, Riona and Enakhe, will on Friday, 24 September 2021 watch the season finale of both series after 260 episodes.
Both series which premiered on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151) on September, 28th 2020, have had good runs for over a year. The shows’ ending will make way for two new shows on the channel, Venge and Dilemma, which will premiere on Monday, 4th October 2021.
Viewers of Riona are gearing up for the final war and ‘Aghan’ and ‘Tsema’ fulfilling their destinies as the children of the dark moon. Avid followers of Enakhe, on the other hand, are looking to see how ‘Enakhe’ finally ends up on the show and what happens with ‘Cali’ and ‘Jacinta’.
Over the season, Riona has told a story of a wicked king and a village under siege. Rebellion loomed as the king, ‘Ofotokun’, does all he can to stop a dark prophecy from being fulfilled. Destiny is against him as ‘Tsema’ and ‘Aghan’, two children born under the dark moon, walk a complicated path on their way to fulfil the prophecy foretold. Riona features Elvina Ibru, Najite Dede, Frank Konwea, Amarachukwu Onoh, Maggie Isibor and many more talented actors with theatre backgrounds.
On the other hand, Enakhe was set in modern-day Benin City. It told the story of a rebellious daughter. After the sudden death of her father, she is forced by circumstances to grow in every way possible.
She had to become the leader of her extended family’s criminal empire while contending with physical and otherwise antagonists. The series was shot in Edo with a cast and crew made up mostly of indigenes of the state.
The cast of Enakhe includes notable names like Alex Usifo, Ivie Okujaye, Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun and Lota Chukwu.
Enakhe and Riona as well as the new shows coming to Africa Magic are demonstrations of MultiChoice Nigeria and Africa Magic’s commitment to investing in the Nigerian creative industry and local talents while telling stories that will resonate with the viewers.
Busola Tejumola, executive head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, speaking on the finale of both series said, “These two shows have captivated audiences across Africa for a year.
“The cast, crew and production have been stellar, and fans will have a hard time saying goodbye to their favourite characters.
“But the end of these shows pave the way for new and more exciting African stories. As always, Africa Magic is committed to telling the African story, and we can’t wait to show you what we have been cooking.”
The final episode of Riona and Enakhe will premiere on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151) at 8 pm and 8:30 pm, respectively, on Friday, 24th September 2021.
Both series will remain available on the online streaming service, Showmax. DStv Premium customers get Showmax at no extra cost, whilst DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Confam and Yanga customers get it at half the price.
For more information on these and other Africa Magic programming, visit www.africamagic.tv or follow the verified social media pages of DStv and Africa Magic.
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Indigenous language music listening surged +554% in Nigeria in 2024 and +87% in 2025, with global growth at +141% and +41% respectively, underscoring rising demand for local storytelling sounds.
The platform’s Nigerian artist roster expanded +158%, fueling a discovery boom where average listeners (aged 26) streamed 150 different artists recently; users created over 25 million playlists, logged 1.4 million play hours in 2025 alone, and streamed 59 billion podcast hours total.
Top Artists (2021-2025): Asake, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Davido.
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Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Pheelz (Phillips Kayode Moses) is set to feature this weekend on African Voices Changemakers, the flagship magazine programme on CNN International.
The 30-minute episode, sponsored by digital solutions company Globacom, premieres on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In a candid sit-down with host Larry Madowo, Pheelz opens up about his journey from church musician to global hitmaker, reflecting on the intersections of faith, fame and the expanding influence of Afrobeats on the world stage.
Now 31, Pheelz began his musical path as a multi-instrumentalist in church before earning widespread acclaim in 2012 as the producer behind the hit tracks “First of All” and “Fucking with the Devil” on Olamide’s YBNL album. His rapid rise saw him named among NotJustOk’s Top 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria in 2013.
He further solidified his reputation by producing nearly every track on Olamide’s Baddest Guy Ever Liveth, earning nominations at The Headies 2013 and in the Producer of the Year category at both The Headies 2014 and the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In 2020, he clinched The Headies Producer of the Year award, and in 2021 secured the Soundcity MVP Award for Best Collaboration for “Finesse,” his smash hit with Bnxn (formerly Buju).
On the programme, Pheelz reflects on the experiences that shaped his sound and creative philosophy, discusses landmark collaborations, shares his perspective on artificial intelligence and artistry, and explains why sound, storytelling and culture remain central to African music’s global resonance.
The show airs on DSTV Channel 401 at 8:30 a.m. (WAT) on Saturday, with repeat broadcasts at 12:00 noon the same day; Sunday at 4:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Monday at 4:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.; and Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. The broadcast schedule continues through Monday of the following week.
Broadcasting
Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation Bolsters Nigeria’s Education Drive with ₦2.7m Student Support
Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has reinforced government’s educational development efforts in Nigeria through a targeted initiative honouring the late medical doctor and House of Representatives member, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh.
L-R: Son of the late Dr, Cairo Ojougboh, Mr. Nkem Ojougboh; Chairperson, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation, Mrs. Bose Ojougboh and another son, Mr. Orieka Ojougboh, during the event in Agbor, Delta State recently.
The foundation recently hosted a programme themed “Your Future, Your Choice” at St. Columba’s Grammar School in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State.
It presented a cheque of ₦2,700,000 to cover examination fees for students preparing for West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO), and Junior Secondary School (JSS) 3 exams.
Academic excellence received further boosts with cash rewards for top students across the school’s nine academic arms, alongside distributions of notebooks and writing materials to enhance learning.
Chairperson Mrs. Bose Ojougboh, joined by her sons Mr. Nkem and Mr. Orieka Ojougboh, urged students to view challenges as stepping stones, embrace discipline, consistency, and focus, and make intentional choices shaping their futures.
“The school that moulded Dr. Cairo’s values deserves our support,” she said, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to inspiring hard work and personal growth.
Old Boys of St. Columba’s Grammar School, led by Elder Ndudi Agholor, attended in force, sharing nostalgic reflections and praising the school’s sustained high standards under current leadership.
School Principal Rev. Fr. Joseph Ugboh and Ika South LGA Chairman Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior lauded the initiative as “commendable and impactful,” calling for its continuation to preserve Dr. Ojougboh’s legacy of discipline, excellence, and service.
They noted the support had motivated students to pursue their goals with renewed determination, ending the event on a hopeful note.
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