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15 Apr 2019

Jumia raises US$196-million in landmark New York IPO

Mixed reaction from the continent's broader tech market.
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25 Jan 2016

iROKO closes US$19m content, capital deals

Digital entertainment firm announces multiple deals to channel additional local content.
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26 May 2015

Nigeria’s Hotels.ng secures $1.2 million

African hotel booking website secures international investment.
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12 Apr 2015

IROKOtv joins forces with StarTimes

The Nollywood streaming service expands into Africa's pay-TV market.
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10 Sept 2014

Cheaper internet crucial to African VoD growth - CEOs

Key ingredients missing to really help spur on this sector, say experts.
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4 Aug 2014

iROKOtv launches $2.50 monthly subscription plan

Nigerian Nollywood streaming service to also include Hollywood, Bollywood content.
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30 Apr 2014

Jason Njoku shuts down iROKO’s London office

Move comes as company re-positions itself to target more of an African market.
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29 Apr 2014

iROKOtv “kills” its free viewing business model

Nollywood streaming site starts switching on to a predominantly subscription based approach.
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7 Apr 2014

Nollywood’s inclusion in Nigeria’s GDP signals digital opportunities

Chief executive officer of iROKO Partners, Jason Njoku, points to video on-demand potential.
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17 Dec 2013

Nollywood website iROKOtv wins $8mn funding round

Online service dubbed the ‘Netflix of Africa’ plans to target more Africans while growing its subscriber base.
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2 Dec 2013

Jason Njoku names himself as iROKING CEO

Following Michael Ugwu’s dramatic exit, the founder of iROKO Partners is taking control of the music business.
 
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