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The Holiday Pop-Up Show is Back: Must-Watch Shows & Festive Events Available on GOtv This December

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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:

  • African Fashion Fiesta – 23rd Dec

  • Festival of Carols & Nine Lessons – 24th Dec

  • Calabar Fiesta Christmas Concert – 25th Dec

  • Night of Kings & Queens of the Carnival Bands – 26th Dec

  • Junior Carnival (Future Assured) – 27th Dec

  • Queen of Humanity Cross River – 28th Dec

  • Carnival Calabar Parade of the Bands & Feather Concert – 29th Dec

  • 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.

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The Final Chapter of BBNaija Season 10 Begins at the Reunion

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After ten weeks of twists, shifting alliances, emotional confrontations and unforgettable moments, the BBNaija Season 10 house may have closed its doors, but many of the conversations it sparked never truly ended.

Now, months after Imisi emerged victorious and walked away with the ₦150 million grand prize, all 29 housemates are set to return for the Season 10 Reunion, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. As anticipation builds for BBNaija Season 11, the reunion offers fans one final opportunity to revisit the stories that kept the 10/10 season at the centre of conversation.

And if there’s one thing viewers know about BBNaija reunions, it’s that they have a way of bringing unfinished business back to the surface.

For starters, fans will be eager to hear from Dede and Kola, whose complicated dynamic generated countless conversations throughout the season. What exactly was happening between them? Was it friendship, attraction, strategy, or a little bit of everything? Months later, many viewers are still searching for answers.

Then there is Victory and Gigi Jasmine, whose rollercoaster relationship became one of the season’s most talked-about storylines. From mixed signals and emotional conversations to unexpected decisions that left viewers divided, theirs was a relationship that rarely lacked drama. The reunion could finally reveal where things stand between them today.

Questions also remain around Faith, one of the season’s most controversial and talked-about housemates. His journey from strong contender to disqualification sparked intense debate among fans and fellow housemates alike. With Sultana and Imisi both playing significant roles in some of the season’s biggest conversations involving him, the reunion may provide long-awaited clarity on one of the defining storylines of the season.

Of course, no look back at the 10/10 season would be complete without revisiting the relationships that captured viewers’ attention. Fans will be curious to know whether connections such as Koyin and Isabella’s survived beyond the house, evolved into something more, or simply became part of the BBNaija experience.

There are also questions surrounding Jason Jae, whose interactions with Joanna, Sultana and Dede kept fans speculating throughout the season. Was he simply playing the game, following genuine connections, or navigating a complicated mix of both? The reunion may finally offer some answers.

Meanwhile, Bright Morgan and Mide’s relationship remained one of the season’s most debated situationships. With emotions, misunderstandings and unanswered questions lingering after the show, viewers will undoubtedly be looking forward to hearing their perspectives now that months have passed.

Beyond the individual stories, the reunion is also an opportunity for housemates to reflect on the alliances, rivalries and decisions that shaped one of the most unpredictable seasons in BBNaija history. Friendships were tested, loyalties shifted, and housemates often found themselves on opposite sides of conversations that dominated social media week after week.

Whether it’s old rivalries, unresolved tensions, surprising reconciliations or long-awaited explanations, fans can expect the conversations they have been waiting months to hear.

The BBNaija Season 10 Reunion premieres on June 8 at 10:00 PM WAT on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family. Episodes will be available on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream, ensuring viewers never miss a moment of the revelations, resolutions and memorable conversations that await.

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Nigerian Actor Adesina Okiki Janmole Dies in Fatal Auto Crash

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A fatal auto crash has claimed the life of a Nigerian actor, Mr Adesina Okiki, otherwise known as Janmole.

The death of the thespian was confirmed on Tuesday by the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Mr Abolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin.

In a post on his Facebook page today, the comic actor said, “May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace.

“May God grant his family, friends, and colleagues the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss. He will be greatly missed. Amen.”

The demise of this comedian and filmmaker comes a few weeks after the Nigerian film industry lost Alexx Ekubo to cancer.

During his lifetime, Janmole, who died in a road accident on Monday, acted in several movies. He was known for his humour, screen presence and contributions to the Yoruba movie industry.

About four years ago, he survived a fire incident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, an experience many believed he had narrowly escaped.

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Africa Magic to Air BBNaija Season 10 Reunion June 8

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale

Lovers of the popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show will have the opportunity to watch the BBNaija Season 10 Reunion Show.

The programme, to be hosted by media personality, Mr Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, will premiere on Monday, 8 June 2026, at 10 pm WAT on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151 | GOtv Channel 8) and Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 | GOtv Channel 7), with each episode available on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps the following day.

The reunion show will feature all 29 housemates. Fans can follow all reunion updates using the hashtag #BBNaijaReunion across social media platforms and Africa Magic for exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes content.

On October 5, 2025, the BBNaija Season 10 came to an end, with Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, emerging champion with 42.84 per cent of the public votes.

The 23-year-old fashion designer and actress from Oyo State walked away with a grand prize of N150 million, including N80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV.

The reunion is expected to address several unresolved storylines from the season, including the disqualification of housemate Faith in the final week following a physical altercation with Sultana. The season also produced some of its most viral moments in years, including a spoon-related standoff that dominated X for days and a series of romantic entanglements that split fan bases across the continent.

Season 10 was considered one of the most exciting editions of the show to date, introducing the Bag of Big Twists, a red telephone delivering random instructions from Biggie, a restructured Head of House challenge and an Influential Player of the Week feature.

With plans for a new season already in motion, the BBNaija 10 over 10 reunion show is set to officially close conflicts, encourage clarifications and allow the housemates to lay it all bare to the viewers and themselves one last time.

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