Broadcasting
DStv Unveils New M-Net Pop-Up Channels, Africa Magic Series and Much More on DStv this October
Imagine not having shows to binge watch with family and friends, the fight for the remote controls and all the family time you can spend together.
Well, not to worry because there’s no better way to end the month of September than to have a collection of nostalgic, action-packed, dramatic, and entertaining movies, shows and series readily available for you to enjoy round the clock.
After running for the past 63 days since Saturday, July 24th, 2021, the BBNaija Shine Ya Eye Season has just 9 days until the Grand Finale where the winner will take home the ₦90 million worth of prizes. With only nine housemates left on the show and three amongst them certain to get to the finale week, the tension is getting so real.
If you haven’t been following BBNaija, now is your last chance to experience the drama, friendships, love stories, and most excitingly, Biggie’s unpredictable twist as the Shine Ya Eye season wraps up. The show airs 24/7 on channel 198 on all DStv packages, and channel 29 on GOtv Jolli and Max packages, until Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, when the winner will be crowned. You can download the Showmax app to enjoy on-the-go viewing.
For those on the DStv Premium package, M-Net launched two new pop-up channels; Hollywood’s Sexiest and Lethal Legends pop-up channels on Friday, September 24th, 2021, for your enjoyment.
On the Hollywood’s Sexiest pop-up channel, viewers can expect to watch a must-see movie selection from the past and present. Showing daily on DStv channel 111 till Sunday, October 10th, 2021, from 4 pm until after midnight, watch Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, and a host of some of the hottest and finest Hollywood stars in movies like the Fifty Shades trilogy, Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, Magic Mike XXL, After We Collided, and much more!
To celebrate the greatest action stars of the ‘80s and 90’s, the Lethal Legends pop-up channel on M-Net is bringing a deadly blast from the past as you get to see hit action movie stars like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and other no-nonsense action heroes on your screens again.
Titles like Bloodsport, Invasion USA, Death Warrant, Hard to Kill, and Dragon Eyes, etc. will be showing every day from Friday, September 24th till Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 on DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium.
After over 260 episodes of both Riona and Enakhe, both Africa Magic telenovelas have finally come to an end and will be replaced by two new series, Dilemma and Venge, which will premiere on Monday, October 4th, 2021, exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151).
Every weeknight at 8pm, Dilemma will follow through the lives of two estranged lovers as they find their way back to each other and deal with a history they would rather forget. Starring in this African drama, are some of the finest Nollywood talents like Shan George, Bob Manuel Udokwn, and other new acts who will be bringing the characters to life.
Viewers will also see stars like Michelle Dede, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Obehi Aburime, Uche Mac-Auley, and Ian Wordi in Venge, another Africa Magic telenovela showing at 8:30pm on Africa Magic Showcase every weeknight from Monday, October 4th, 2021. This is a scandalous story of lies, secrets, betrayals, conspiracies, and a quest for justice and revenge.
Busola Tejumola, executive head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, has disclosed that both series will also be available on Showmax and on the DStv app to make viewing convenient for customers. She also noted that DStv and GOtv customers should expect other exciting new and returning shows towards the end of the year on Africa Magic.
Visit www.dstvafrica.com to renew, subscribe, or upgrade your DStv package to enjoy premium entertainment. Also, download the DStv App, which allows customers to watch their favourite shows while on the go through their mobile devices. The app is available on the Apple and Google Play stores.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched the NIMC Pre-Enrolment Portal to revolutionise the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, enabling applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture biodata online prior to biometric verification at enrolment centres.
NIMC
Accessible via penrol.nimc.gov.ng, the platform allows users to fill enrolment forms, schedule appointments, upload supporting documents securely, and manage personal details directly, thereby slashing congestion, minimising wait times, boosting data accuracy and enhancing overall service efficiency at centres nationwide.
NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, spearheaded the initiative as part of the Commission’s technology-driven strategy to fortify institutional performance, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that emphasises digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
Dr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted key benefits including simplified biodata handling, confidential data protection through robust security measures, reduced physical centre visits and heightened operational effectiveness, urging all prospective enrollees to adopt the portal for a faster, citizen-friendly experience.[conversation_history]
The move underscores NIMC’s mandate under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to manage the National Identity Database, issue NINs and foster a reliable digital identity ecosystem vital for national planning, with users advised to complete pre-enrolment online before heading to selected centres for biometrics.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake.
MultiChoice
The fully funded programme is open to African graduates aspiring to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers.
According to MultiChoice, the nine-month accredited curriculum combines online learning with intensive in-person training, and is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion.
MTF academies are located in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, and serve aspiring filmmakers from 14 African countries. Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has trained 296 filmmakers, with graduates producing more than 42 movies aired on DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms.
Organisers said alumni of the programme have gone on to establish over 50 production companies, while many continue to work within the MultiChoice ecosystem.
Graduates have also won accolades at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Kalasha Awards, Uganda Film Festival and Women in Film Awards.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on Feb. 27, 2026. Interested candidates can visit https://apo-opa.co/3XW53oE for programme requirements.
Broadcasting
Davido, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Karl Toriola, Others To Be Honoured At The Most Influential People of African Descent Awards In Lagos
Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is excited to announce the Lagos Diaspora Experience 2025, a week-long celebration of African art, culture, innovation, and connection, culminating in the End of the Year Awards & Celebration on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Most Influential People of African Descent Awards
This historic occasion marks the first time the world-famous Most Influential 100 Recognition & Awards Ceremony—traditionally held in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)—will be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria.
The week will feature events such as Diaspora Day at the Fela Exhibition (Afrobeat Meets Diaspora), Cultural Heritage Day, and Business Leadership Luncheons, all culminating in the awards celebration.
The evening will honor the Best & Brightest of the Year, recognizing exceptional individuals and institutions whose work has advanced Global African Achievement and Black Excellence across business, government, media, culture, and technology.
Key Recognitions for 2025
– Governor of the Year & City of the Year: His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, honored alongside Lagos as City of the Year for its global leadership in culture, innovation, tourism, and diaspora engagement.
– Her Excellency Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, will be honoured as Minister of the Year for her contribution to the creative economy’s role in nation branding and cultural diplomacy.
– Most Influential Woman of the Year: Olorì Atúwàtse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom
– Most Influential Man of the Year: Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, OANDO
– CEO of the Year: Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria; who will deliver a keynote address, recognized for his transformative leadership and impact on Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital economy.
Others include; Karl Toriola of MTN as CEO of the year, Uche Pedro of Bella Naija as Lifestyle Personality Of The Year, Ojy Okpe of Artise News as Most Influential News Anchor Of The Year, Stephanie Busari as Media Executive of the Year, Kayode Okikiolu as Pressman of the year, Davido as Artist of the year and several others.
In celebrating this year’s honorees, Michael Ehindero, Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, owners of Martell Cognac, who emerged as Brand Of The Year expressed deep appreciation for the brand’s continued global recognition, saying: “It’s a great reward for the team who’s delivered Martell excellently in Nigeria over the years.
“We say thank you to the teams, we say thank you to our consumers and we say thank you to MIPAD.
“Martell has a lot of promising experiences in the years to come in Nigeria and with this we invite you over to Nigeria to experience Detty December”.
The ceremony will also celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 Honorees, alongside past Nigerian honorees who were unable to attend their year of recognition in New York.
“For the first time, we’re bringing our world-famous recognition platform home to celebrate excellence within the Global Africa Family — right here in Lagos,” said Kamil Olufowobi, Founder & Chairman of MIPAD. “This is more than an event; it’s a movement uniting the best of us — connecting, collaborating, and working together to change the world.”
Event Details
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
– Friday, Dec 19 – #DettyDec Diaspora Day at Fela Exhibition FREE
– Sunday, Dec 21 – End of Year Recognition & Award Ceremony STRICTLY BY INVITATION
🎟️ RSVP: https://rsvp.oakenevents.com/mipad
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