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The Holiday Pop-Up Show is Back: Must-Watch Shows & Festive Events Available on GOtv This December
The festive season is officially in full swing, and whether you’re stepping out to soak in the magic of Nigeria’s biggest December events or staying cosy indoors with premium entertainment, GOtv has something special lined up for you. From award-winning concerts to cultural parades, fashion fiestas, and holiday specials on TV, there’s no better time to find your happy place.
Here’s everything to keep on your radar this December:
The Experience 20 – Jesus United
The world-famous all-night gospel concert returns for its 20th edition, and it promises to be unforgettable. Convened annually by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock, The Experience brings together extraordinary psalmists from Nigeria and around the world for one night of powerful worship under the stars.
This milestone 20th edition, themed “Jesus United,” is set to be one of the most spiritually charged yet, with international guest artists like Travis Greene, Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Frank Edwards and our homegrown artists like Moses Bliss, Dunsin Oyekan, Gaise Baba, Mercy Chinwo, just to name a few. It promises to be a night to remember. Watch it live on the 5th of December 2025 on the GOtv Holiday Pop Up channel, GOtv Channel 49.
Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival 2025:
Get ready for one of the biggest choral gatherings in the world, AKCAROLSFEST.
This annual festival fills Uyo with music, dance, worship, and pure joy as thousands of voices ring out in harmony. Recognised globally and attended by top gospel artistes, ministers, and worshippers, the festival blends culture, faith, and celebration in the most magical way. Expect soul-lifting performances, vibrant choreography, and the kind of energy that reminds you why December is so special. Shows 19th December 2025 on the GOtv Holiday Pop Up channel, GOtv Channel 49.
Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025 – Traces of Time:
Who says you have to travel all the way to Calabar to experience one of Africa’s biggest street parties when you can just watch it from the comfort of your home on the GOtv Holiday Pop Up channel, GOtv channel 49.
This year, the Calabar festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and it’s going bigger, brighter, and bolder with the theme, “Traces of Time,” which revisits the carnival’s journey while ushering in a new era of spectacle. From breathtaking costumes and extravagant floats to acrobatics, pyrotechnics, magic, music, and colourful processions, Calabar becomes a theatre without walls.
The 20th anniversary promises a masterclass in cultural expression and creative storytelling, an immersive blend of dance, drama, fashion, and rhythm that pulls in spectators from across the world.
And it’s not just the parade, December in Calabar is a full month of world-class festivities from:
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African Fashion Fiesta – 23rd Dec
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Festival of Carols & Nine Lessons – 24th Dec
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Calabar Fiesta Christmas Concert – 25th Dec
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Night of Kings & Queens of the Carnival Bands – 26th Dec
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Junior Carnival (Future Assured) – 27th Dec
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Queen of Humanity Cross River – 28th Dec
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Carnival Calabar Parade of the Bands & Feather Concert – 29th Dec
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Insomnia Night – 30th Dec
There’s truly something for everyone, culture lovers, fashionistas, families, and nighttime explorers alike. Whether you’re tuning in from your living room or joining the festivities live, December is already giving everything it needs to. And with GOtv keeping you plugged in to the best shows, movies, and specials all season long, your happy place is always just a click away.
Simply download the MyGOtv app or dial *288# to upgrade, subscribe, or reconnect. To catch up and for on-the-go viewing, don’t forget to download the GOtv Stream App and enjoy your favourite shows anytime, anywhere.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A Nigerian actress, Temitope Osoba, fondly called Tope Osoba by her fans, has reportedly passed away.
She died barely a year after she survived a battle with breast cancer, reports say.
The 41-year-old entertainer left the acting world to cater to her health, but returned shortly after she had a successful treatment in 2025.
The movie producer, however, has not been very active in the past months, ostensibly due to her health.
Her demise has come as a shock to some of her colleagues and admirers, as she was very lively during her lifetime.
Details about the unfortunate incident, which became known to her fans on Wednesday morning, have not been given by her family.
The first official voting of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is here, and fans have the power to decide who stays in the House and who leaves the competition.
After a week of getting to know the housemates, watching alliances form and seeing personalities emerge, this is where fans move from watching the game to influencing it. If you’ve been thinking about voting, here are five reasons why now is the time.
1. This Is the Season’s First Real Eviction
First evictions are always significant. They set the tone for the weeks ahead, reshape the House and often change the direction of the game. Viewers hold the power to change the trajectory of the game as they influence who continues their BBN journey and who the first set of housemates to leave are.
2. It’s Too Early to Lose Someone You Enjoy Watching
You may not have settled on a favourite housemate yet, and that’s perfectly normal. It’s only the first eviction. But if there’s someone you’ve enjoyed watching over the past week, this is your chance to help keep them in the House. Waiting until you’ve picked a favourite could mean losing a housemate you wish had stayed a little longer.
3. Every Vote Shapes the Competition
Who stays and who leaves affects everything from alliances and rivalries to tasks and strategies. The decisions viewers make this week will have an impact on how the game unfolds in the coming weeks.
4. Online Buzz Doesn’t Keep Housemates in the House
A housemate may trend all week, but that doesn’t automatically translate into safety. At the end of the day, it’s the votes that determine who survives eviction.
5. Don’t Leave It to Someone Else
It’s easy to assume other fans will do the voting, but every vote contributes to the final result. If there’s a housemate you’d like to see remain in the competition, this is your opportunity to back them.
Here’s How to Vote
Voting is available through the MyDStv app and MyGOtv app, as well as the Africa Magic voting website.
To vote:
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Register or log in using your mobile number and password.
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Select your favourite housemate.
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Choose the number of votes you’d like to cast.
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Submit your votes before the voting window closes.
Looking to boost your voting power? You can also earn bonus votes by playing games and completing quizzes on the MyDStv app and MyGOtv app.
The voting window for the first eviction is now open and closes on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. If there’s a housemate you’d like to see in the House for another week, be sure to cast your votes before the deadline.
Catch all the drama live and 24/7 on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49. BBNaija season 11 is also available to watch on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. For updates and exclusive news, visit www.africamagic.dstv.com/
After days of anticipation, Flora and Aikou have been confirmed as this season’s Gambits after receiving the highest number of votes from viewers. This was revealed during Sunday’s live show, where host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the pair as the viewers’ choices.
Introduced as a brand-new twist for Season 11, The Gambit guarantees two selected housemates a place in the House until the final day. Although they will participate in tasks and House activities throughout the season, they will not be eligible to compete for the grand prize.
Sunday’s live show also marked the end of the Ladies-versus-Gentlemen format that defined the opening weeks of the competition. With the teams officially dissolved, the housemates will now compete as individuals.
Biggie also unveiled this week’s wager task, Game On, challenging the housemates to define the identity of Season 11. Through a creative presentation incorporating elements such as a logo, slogan, song, artwork and props, the housemates have been tasked with capturing what they believe this edition of Big Brother Naija should stand for and how they want it to be remembered.
The excitement continues today with the second Head of House Challenge at 2:00 p.m., where housemates will once again battle for power in the House. This will be followed by this week’s nomination show at 7:00 p.m., when viewers will find out who will become the first set of housemates to face possible eviction.
With Flora and Aikou’s fate in the House secured till the last day and the housemates now playing as individuals, the stakes have never been higher as the battle for the grand prize gathers momentum.
Viewers can enjoy the 24/7 BBNaija Season 11 experience on DStv and GOtv, or stream every episode live on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.
For more updates, visit Africa Magic’s Big Brother Naija page and follow #BBNaija on X (@bbnaija), Instagram (@bigbronaija) and Facebook (Big Brother Naija).
