Broadcasting
Global Reactions as KongaTV Goes Live
Formal launch of KongaTV, Africa’s pioneer buyers and sellers TV platform with the mission to promote commerce and entertainment democracy, has ignited a wave of enthusiastic reactions as it went live to a global audience on Monday, November 6, 2023.
KongaTV, a unique 24-hour iPTV channel accessible as KongaTV on YouTube, had already created significant excitement and anticipation within the market, with industry experts and observers hailing it as a transformative addition to the industry.
The KongaTV social capital mission to empower SMEs and upcoming creative entrepreneurs, including religious entrepreneurs, is commendable at a time Africans are facing the hardest time in the history of man.
Notably, the official unveiling of the platform on Monday generated widespread acclaim from viewers and subscribers, particularly from within Nigeria and Nigerians in the Diaspora. Konga TV’s management has been flooded with messages and congratulatory notes across their social media channels from Nigerians in various parts of the world, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and beyond.
The live chat section of the KongaTV YouTube channel has also been bustling with comments and interactions from audiences worldwide since the platform’s launch.
Folake Ighodaro, one of the platform’s latest subscribers, shared her enthusiasm, saying, “It is refreshing to see a well-packaged platform like KongaTV entering the market to bridge existing gaps. I am thoroughly impressed with its inaugural presentation today, which exceeded my expectations.
The content, presentation, and everything else were top-notch. I not only found great deals on various items but also won a free tablet.”
Starting today, KongaTV viewers and subscribers have the chance to win exciting prizes to celebrate the platform’s launch. These giveaways include a range of iPhones and other smartphones, state-of-the-art TV sets from leading brands like Samsung and iTEC, tablet PCs, generator sets, free data bundles, and other surprises.
KongaTV has a groundbreaking mission to democratize commerce and entertainment by providing a platform for local and international manufacturers, distributors, merchants, and resellers to connect with millions of shoppers seeking the best deals and special offers in the marketplace. It also serves as a hub for discovering and promoting emerging content creators, skit makers, and other artistic talents.
KongaTV, the first of its kind on this side of the Atlantic, will also serve as a melting pot for new product launches, extensive discount sales, and the promotion of entrepreneurial spirit in Nigeria, Africa’s largest market. KongaTV is structured for all sectors of the economy, including to help those in real estate business to sell or rent properties and car dealers to reach the under-reached and unreached nationwide, with Konga guaranteeing all transactions.
The management of KongaTV emphasizes that all transactions, from ordering to payments and delivery, are guaranteed by Konga.com, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce brand. In addition, through its affiliation with Konga Logistics, shoppers on the platform can count on same-day delivery in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, while those in other locations can expect expedited deliveries.
With this year’s edition of Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest sale event, now underway, viewers and subscribers on KongaTV can anticipate exclusive access to the best Yakata deals across various categories, including computing and accessories, mobile phones, home and kitchen appliances, electronics, fashion, FMCG, power, and more. Viewers and subscribers in the Diaspora can also take advantage of these exclusive deals by placing orders for their loved ones back home.
This category of shoppers can also leverage KongaPay and Konga’s advanced logistics capabilities to ensure swift delivery to the recipients, anywhere they are in Nigeria.
Broadcasting
How to Beat DStv Price Increase with ‘Price Lock’ Feature
In today’s fast-paced world, where every penny counts, finding ways to save on essential services is more important than ever. And as part of its commitment to customer satisfaction, DStv has reiterated its “Price Lock” feature.
This is in response to the upcoming tariff increase, which the company understands may impose some financial strain on its valued customers.
What exactly does the “Price Lock” feature entail? The “Price Lock” feature offers customers the opportunity to retain their subscriptions at the current rate for 12 months.
To use the “Price Lock” feature, customers simply need to renew their subscriptions before the due date each month, ensuring uninterrupted access to their favourite DStv content at the current rate for the next 12 months.
But here’s the catch: only customers with an active subscription by the 30th of April qualify for this offer, when the tariff adjustment comes into effect.
Make sure you don’t miss the price lock offer! Simply download the MyDStv or MyGOtv app or dial *288# to subscribe, upgrade, or set up Auto-Renewal.
Broadcasting
OJI Demands Ban on Netflix, TikTok, Others over Same-Sex Content
Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of Open Justice Initiative (OJI), has threatened to drag the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to court if it fails to ban Netflix, TikTok, and others over the alleged broadcast of offensive same-sex content on Nigeria’s airwaves.
The CSO, also urged NBC to ban other social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, etc with regard to the subject matter.
Donald Ayibiowu, lawyer and programme officer of OJI, gave the warning in a letter addressed to Mr. Charles Ebuebu, director-general of the NBC.
The certified true copy of the letter titled: “Need to ban and bar the continuous broadcast of offensive same-sex contents on Nigeria’s airwaves by Netflix and other specialised broadcast outlets”, made available to newsmen in Abuja, was received by the Commission on April 23, 2024.
The letter said, “We write to draw the esteem attention of your commission to some obnoxious and repugnant same-sex contents being aired or transmitted by some broadcast outfits operating within the Nigeria broadcast space, which platforms includes Netflix and some social media entities.
“These abhorrent contents being campaigned about borders on the promotion of amorous relationships between persons of same sex on the said platforms.
“We received complaints on this topic from well-meaning Nigerians and religious organisations and further discovered that the broadcast contents/materials on these platforms are laced with embedded scenes/episodes where same-sex relationships are practically being propagated.
“We also conducted research on some social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter (X), Facebook (Meta), etc with regards to this subject, and found same hazardous and illegal same-sex content being promoted and transmitted.
“It is clear that there is an agenda to surreptitiously lure the unsuspecting young population of this country to this satanic habit/lifestyle of same-sex practice in Nigeria by subtly introducing same through entertainment and showbiz industry, albeit through the airwaves.
“It is now commonplace to see some of these illegal contents being conveyed on social media and specialised platforms in Nigeria.
“We wish to point out that these contents are clearly being aired or transmitted in contravention of our extant laws such as Sections 4(2) and 5(2} of the Same-Sex Mariage (Prohibition) Act, 2013,” he said.
The lawyer said the act being subtly propagated and promoted via the mediums was targeted at destroying the moral fibre and rectitude, erode, dislodging and polluting the society with unacceptable inhuman values.
He said it was also to erode the age-long cultural practices and sacred religious belief system of male and female gender only as created by God Almighty.
Ayibiowu said, that if the commission failed to block, restrict or scrap the same-sex promotional material/contents from Nigeria airwaves, “we shall proceed to seek further redress in pursuit of our goal of saner Nigeria airwaves”.
Broadcasting
FCCPC to Review Multichoice’s Tariff Hike
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has promised to review recent price increases in MultiChoice cable subscriptions to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money.
Recall that the leading pay TV operator, recently announced increase in the subscriptions for its DStv and GOtv packages by at least 25 per cent.
Multichoice announced the increase in tarrifs in a message sent to subscribers on Wednesday and said that the new regime will be effective May 1.
The company stated this in the statement signed by John Ugbe, chief executive officer was titled, ‘Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages.’
The pay-TV firm cited the rise in the cost of business operations as the rationale behind the price increase.
The company said, “We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision.
“It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service. So, from Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the price adjustment will take effect.”
But Adamu Abdullahi, acting chief executive officer, FCCPC, in a chat with Channels Television on its Dateline Abuja programme on Thursday, provided an update on the summons issued to the owner of a Chinese store in Abuja accused of discriminatory and sharp practices.
He also commented on the adherence to the order given to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, stating that sanctions are imminent for all verified infractions identified by the agency.
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