"Multichoice Remains Committed to Offering Quality Programming to Subscribers"- Martin Mabutho



Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Multichoice Nigeria; Beverly Osu, Ex- BBA Housemate; Melvin Oduah, Ex- BBA Housemate and Mr. Obinna Aniche, General Manager, Brand, Airtel Nigeria during a Press Conference for the former Housemates in Lagos recently.

  Multichoice Nigeria Limited, the subscriber management company of the DStv and GOtv brands, on Thursday, 29^th August, reiterated unfailing commitment to offer its teeming subscribers quality entertainment and programming, both in products and services.  This was contained in a statement made by Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Multichoice Nigeria, when he spoke to journalists at a press conference on the just concluded Big brother Africa-The Chase for the two Nigeria’s representatives in the reality tv show

Mabutho said, “We are in the business of making stars, and as you have seen from the just concluded season of the show, it was a remarkable success. The show continues to grow in leaps and bounds, and its future just got brighter for the viewing pleasure of our valued subscribers”.

Also, , Mr. Obinna Aniche,  General Manager-Brand, Airtel Nigeria, the major sponsor of the reality tv show, said, “We are proud to be part of the show, because it provides a veritable platform for African youths to bond and relate with one another, and by extension,uniting Africa.”

The two Nigeria’s representatives in the Big Brother Africa- The Chase, Beverly and Melvin, while fielding questions about their sojourn in the house, told journalists,” We had an exciting experience and for us,  going to the Big Brother Africa house afforded the opportunity to learn”. The duo added, “We were not robbed of our chances to win the cash prize and we can categorically state that there was no foul play in the show. In fact, we deserve kudos for staying through to the final stage of the stage”.

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Segun Alabi, Founding Editor, Segun Alabi's Blog(Middle) flanked by Beverly and Melvin, the two Nigerian Representatives in the just concluded Big Brother Africa- The Chase.



“Big Brother Africa Amplified Remains the Best Season Ever” –Karen Igho

Karen Igho, Winner of the Big Brother Africa Amplified

The ever vivacious and funny winner of the season 6 of Big Brother Africa  Amplified, Karen Igho has said  “the season in which I contested is the best ever, and should not be compared with the just concluded season of the reality show, titled-The Chase”. According to her, “the star-studded season 6, known also as the Amplified, featured great entertainers that thrilled the whole of Africa and other viewers of the reality show all over the world”. She made this comment when she visited the Multichoice Nigeria office on Tiamiyu Savage street, Victoria Island, Lagos recently.

When quizzed about her views on the just concluded season of the reality show- The Chase, Karen said “from what I have seen so far, the house was about love birds chasing one another. Also, I can confirm to you that contrary to the speculations making the round that I have squandered the cash prize I won some years back, the money hasn’t been touched at all, rather “I have invested it and hoping for a huge return on it”.

The Big Brother Reality Show celebrity, who confirmed her plan to travel to some African countries to show appreciation to the whole of Africa for their support and love for her, said  “I remain grateful and highly indebted to Africa for giving me the opportunity to be myself”. When asked about her work plan and project, she said she is a presenter on “Gragra Express”, a radio program on Naija F.M 102.7. Karen also revealed that she will soon start her own reality show, which she calls “Knowing Karen”, her pet project targeted at sharing her experience with her fans. The actress cum entertainer also dropped  a hint on her forth-coming movie and said her fans should expect more from her in the coming years.

I wish Karen all the best in her future endeavors!                 



Deciding the End at the Beginning: The Soccer Battle Between Manchester United and Chelsea FC





The Clash of  the Titans

  

For soccer lovers all over the world, tonight's EPL match between the age-long rivals, Manchester united and Chelsea FC is a critical match that could decide the possible Winner of the most famous football league in the world. Football analysts have said that the match tonightis seen and regarded as one of the biggest matches, if  not the biggest in the EPL.
For the two coaches, this match may the image booster they've both been waiting for.On the one hand, it is to justify Sir Alex Ferguson's choice of Moyes as the best option for the league's Defending Champions, and on the other hand, it is to justify the return of the one fondly called the "Special One", Mourinho.
For the players though, it is going to be the clash of the titans and the survival of the fittest. First, it presents an opprotunity for  Rooney to advertise himself  to his would-be manager, Jose Mourinho. Second, it offers a window of opportunity for Fernando Torres to shock his critics and their criticisms.
Nevertheless, as a Chelsea fan, I predict victory for Chelsea or a draw.

....And the Winner is Dillish!



Namibia’s Dillish and The Show Presenter,I.K Osakioduwa, shortly after she emerged victorious in the just concluded Big Brother Africa: The Chase last night (25 August) after 91 days in the Big Brother house.



 Namibia’s Dillish emerged victorious on Big Brother: The Chase last night (25 August) after 91 days in the Big Brother house. She won more viewer votes in the final

After about three (3) months of intrigues,drama and fun at the house in the Big Brother Africa - The Chase, the winner has finally emerged.She is Dillish, Namibia's representative in the show.The beautiful, cool, calm and collected young Namibian is the proud winner of the three hundred thousand US Dollar ($300,000) cash prize. She won more viewer votes in the final week, to scoop the USD300 000 prize and becomes the 3^rd woman to win a season of Big Brother Africa.
Some viewers of the reality show have said that Dillish deserves to win the cash prize, they remarked that from inception of the show till the last moments, Dillish has shown the whole of Africa and the world at large that being courteous and morally decent pays off afterall.
To others, Dillish qualifies as the face of the Big Brother Africa Brand and should automatically be chosen as "the BBA Ambassador" .
From all of us @ segunscorner, we say a very big CONGRATULATION to the winner: Dillish from Namibia.

GOtv Slashes Price to N6,900 as its Signal Goes Live in Uyo




Miss Efe Obiomah, PR Manager, GOtv; Mr. Oludare Kafar, Marketing Manager, GOtv; Mrs. Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager, GOtv; Mrs. Cordelia Ikeanyi, Multichoice Super Dealerin Uyo and Mr. Saliu Aliu, Regional Sales Manager, Multichoice Nigeria during the GOtv Launch in Uyo held at the Amazing Grace e-centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

  Residents of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria can now enjoy quality digital entertainment as GOtv brings even more value to Nigerian television lovers at the new offer price of N6,900. This new price plus the launch of two brand new channels, Telemundo and Planet Radio TV, and a new bouquet - GOtv Open were unveiled at the launch of the GOtv service in Uyo. The GOtv Open bouquet has been designed to provide the best option for joining the digital television revolution.

The launch of Telemundo further enhances the GOtv Plus offering in Nigeria while also introducing subscribers to the popular telenovela genre. Meanwhile, Planet Radio TV is a unique radio/TV channel focused on African music and lifestyle and available to GOtv and GOtv Plus subscribers.

As an African business, GOtv is constantly striving to meet the needs of television audiences in Nigeria, and firmly believes that the launch of the new GOtv Open bouquet will ultimately provide a single solution for television viewers to enjoy a wide range of digital channels thus opening up a whole new world of great family entertainment.

GOtv currently offers both the GOtv and GOtv Plus bouquets which are packed with exciting local and international channels designed to keep your family entertained with great news, movies, kids programming and sport.

The new addition to the GOtv family – GOtv Open will provide the best solution for television consumers to receive their local free to air channels in digital quality for a once off Administration fee.  Ahead of the Analogue Switch off scheduled for June 2015 in Nigeria, GOtv now provides a range of options to select from which are affordable, accessible and relevant to all television lovers.  GOtv was launched on the latest DVB-T2 technology, which means there is no need to replace or upgrade your decoder – going with GOtv means you will be on the latest technology.

The current single price offer of just N6, 900 includes a GOtv decoder, GOtenna (outdoor antenna) and 1 month subscription to GOtv Plus. Once this GOtv Plus month is up, subscribers will then have the option of continuing with either of the pay television options GOtv or GOtv Plus, or paying a once off non-refundable Administration fee of N6, 600 which will provide them with access to a range of free to air channels. 

“We at GOtv are constantly innovating to ensure we continue to deliver the best possible digital television to Nigeria.  We come from a solid corporate background and family in which MultiChoice has a proud legacy of 20 years of providing the best digital television to Africa.  Thus, not only are we passionate about digital television, but we are passionate about Africa - which is why GOtv is the home of great channels - made in Africa for Africa.” said Mrs Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager GOtv Nigeria.

GOtv is delivered to homes in Nigeria via the use of the latest DVB-T2 technology, which guarantees a one-off migration to the digital age. With the use of DVB-T2 technology, GOtv gives subscribers a dramatic improvement on the dividend of terrestrial frequencies. DVB-T2 technology standard allows for no less than 21 channels per frequency. With GOtv, Nigerians can experience the digital television revolution in the comfort of their homes because GOtv delivers a selection of exciting channels in great picture and sound quality.

GOtv subscribers will have access to an exciting selection of channels containing news, children’s programming, documentaries, series and movies which are carefully selected to cater for a variety of different tastes and family viewing needs at a very affordable price.

GOtv’s channel lineup includes M-Net Movies Zone, AfricaMagic, AfricaMagic Movies, AfricaMagic World, AfricaMagic Yoruba, AfricaMagic Hausa, E! Entertainment, Discovery World, SuperSport Select, SuperSport Blitz, eTV Africa, Vox Africa, Kidsco, Nickelodeon, Al Jazeera and CNN, Channel O.

GOtv service is offered via three bouquets - GOtv Plus, which has a total of 39 channels, GOtv, which has a total of 28 world-class local and international channels and GOtv Open which offers free-to-air channels.

GOtv subscribers are encouraged to make use of the GOtenna (outside) for optimal signals. With the GOtenna, customers should expect uninterrupted viewing and excellent picture quality. “We encourage subscribers to take advantage of the GOtenna that is provided to ensure increased signal strength and better protection against mobile phone and car interference, especially in areas where the signal is too low for indoor antenna reception” urged Mrs. Amkpa.

The Talking Picture



(From L-R) Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria;Roberto Di-Matteo, former Chelsea Coach; Charles Anazodo, SuperSport presenter; Mr. Felix Awogu, General Manager, SuperSport and Mr. Niyi Oyeleke, Production Manager, SuperSport  during the soccer season live screening held at Havillah House of events, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 17th August, 2013. 



Mind Your "Lingua"

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Language as a system of communication consisting of sounds, words and grammar, is human-specific i.e. it is basically about humans.One major fact about language is that , though it is dynamic, its changes must be based on strict observance and adherence to linguistic rules. Whenever languages are in contact, interference is bound to occur at all levels of linguistic description.The ability of an individual to be aware of this interference and not blunder grammatically marks him as having the mastery of the language.







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Did you know?

...that the statement "hope you are fine?" is not a question and does not attract a question mark- Hope you are fine.

...that it is wrong to say"I will do my possible best". - I will do my best possible

...that it is wrong to say"the department comprises of three units" - comprises three units.

...that it is wrong to say"raise up your hand" - raise your hand

...that it is wrong to say"I am contemplating on buying a house" -contemplating buying a house.

The word for now- bimbo: A young woman considered to be attractive but not intelligent. 

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A Socio-political Anomaly

Eagles Seek Not Yet Repose....



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The Super Eagles' victory over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in yesterday's Mandela Challenge contest, though not an indication that the eagles have arrived, is a huge success and a welcome development in reclaiming and boosting the image of the Eagles as the "Giants of African Football"(Thanks to the hero of the match, Uche nwafor for his double). Nevertheless, both the technical crew members and players should not overstay in the euphoria of celebration and victory.

   The Stephen Keshi led-team should leverage on the victory and the positive image derived from it to prepare for future challenges and prove their critics wrong. One area that must be handled right is the injection of  home-based players into the team now that Keshi seems to have free hands to manage the team.However, this should be done without fear or favour of "the powers that be".

Another important aspect that must not be treated with levity is funding and sponsorship of camping and training sessions by the government.As it is widely agreed upon, FOOTBALL/SOCCER is big business and has a huge return on investment. 

Finally, the eagles should be made to know that the journey to victory has just begun and should remain focused,dogged and determined to extend their reign from Africa to the World.

Let the Eagles Keep Soaring High!

Four Hundred and Twenty-Six (426) Nigerians in South African Prisons

Mind Your "Lingua"