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Binge-Worthy Series on GOtv That You’ll Get Hooked On
Wait… Did Adanna and Nnanna really just confess their feelings like that?
If you missed last week’s Chetam, you might need to sit down for this gist. After all the tears and tension, Ofunneka finally got installed as leader, and we’re seeing sides of characters we never expected. Closure, love, and village problems all wrapped up in three fire episodes, and guess what? The drama continues this weekend, so now is the perfect time to catch up and binge-watch it like a true fan.
Ofunneka’s installation as leader shakes the entire Apoputara community into a new phase. So if you’re just joining, now’s the time to start from where things really start to unravel. The beauty of bingeing is not just watching; it’s understanding every moment.
If Chetam hasn’t been on your radar, now’s the time to start watching. It’s a gripping story set in the Apoputara community, where every decision carries weight and history never stays buried. What began as a slow unravelling of family tensions has now exploded into revelations, emotional closure, and unexpected alliances. Don’t miss Chetam, showing on Africa Magic Showcase | GOtv Ch. 8 | Saturdays, 3:39 PM – 4:36 PM.
And that’s not all. If your weekend doesn’t include back-to-back series that make you forget to check your phone, are you even living? Here are more shows on GOtv that are ready to hijack your time and your emotions.
OMERA
Africa Magic Showcase | GOtv Ch. 8 | Saturdays, 10 AM
Omera started out with one goal: to earn the approval of the Council of Chiefs. And for a while, it seemed like he was finally on the right path. But in this world, every step forward has a consequence waiting around the corner. As Omera climbs higher, his conflict with Madam Regina deepens, and it becomes clear that power does not come without enemies.
Meanwhile, Akoji is not just fighting for love. He is challenging tradition, pride and the expectations that come with legacy. His every move is watched. And in the shadows, Chief Alewo’s influence continues to shift the board. What makes this series worth bingeing is the way it handles ambition and emotion. Every conversation is loaded. Every silence means something. And when the moves finally come to light, you realise just how far these characters are willing to go. Not just to win, but to survive.
If you haven’t been catching up with Omera, you should. It’s a story that dives deep into ambition, power, and legacy. Omera’s quest to earn the approval of the Council of Chiefs starts off with promise, but every step forward uncovers new enemies. It’s a series where every move matters, and silence often says more than words.
DOUBLE KARA
Televista | GOtv Ch. 14 | Sundays, 3 AM to 7 AM
In Double Kara, fate finally does its thing. Sara now finds herself living the life her twin sister Kara had. Not just in name, but in luxury. The twist? She’s now under the same roof as Antonio, her real father, who doesn’t even realise the change. To everyone else, she’s Kara. Identical face, same voice. But what no one accounted for is the character. Sara has never been one to play it cool. Unlike Kara, her patience is thin, and her joy is loud. After years of feeling like an outsider, she can’t hold back the excitement of finally being where she believes she belongs. But there’s a problem. Antonio’s wife, who has always seen Kara as the adopted daughter she graciously raised, has started to notice that something feels off.
Sara’s confidence is starting to raise eyebrows. Her reactions, her tone, her etiquette, they’re beginning to plant seeds of doubt. And with every bold move she makes, the closer to exposing the truth. Will her recklessness ruin everything before it even begins? Or will the secret stay buried long enough for her to enjoy the life she’s always dreamed of? You’ll have to watch to find out.
If Double Kara hasn’t made it to your watchlist yet, you’re missing a wild emotional ride. The series follows Sara, who suddenly finds herself living the luxurious life of her twin sister Kara. No one notices the switch, not even her real father, Antonio. But Sara’s boldness, unlike Kara’s quiet nature, begins to draw attention. As she enjoys a life she’s always dreamed of, suspicion begins to grow. With every confident step she takes, the truth edges closer to the surface. It’s a tense, twisty drama about identity, longing, and what happens when secrets threaten everything.
MY FLATMATES
AM Family | GOtv Ch. 7 | Saturdays, 6 AM to 8 AM
If you have ever shared a space with friends, you know peace is not guaranteed. My Flatmates captures that experience perfectly. On the surface, it is comedy. But beneath the jokes is a sharp mirror held up to adulting, friendship, and the chaos of trying to live with people who think differently from you.
What makes it binge-worthy is not just the humour; it is how real the situations feel. Someone forgets to pay their share of the bills. Another brings in a love interest who overstays their welcome. Petty fights erupt over food, chores, and respect. But somehow, at the end of the day, they figure it out. Watching back-to-back episodes lets you catch the shifts in dynamics, the loyalty that hides beneath the insults, and the quiet lessons about growing up, even when you are not quite ready.
My flatmates is a comedy that hits close to home for anyone who’s ever shared an apartment. From unpaid bills to unexpected guests, every episode captures the hilarity and headaches of communal living. But beyond the laughs, there’s something deeply real about the way the flatmates fight, bond, and grow together. It’s a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly heartwarming look at what it means to be stuck literally and emotionally with the people around you.
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By Aduragbemi Omiyale
An institutional investor, First Ally Capital, has strengthened a leading Nigerian financial technology company, Mathesis Analytics, to scale its proprietary credit decisioning infrastructure.
It made this possible by injecting fresh capital into the firm, which specialises in AI-powered credit decisioning infrastructure, an action that will directly support the growth and scaling of Mathesis’ core mission of providing the intelligence and infrastructure needed to bridge the credit gap for millions of unscored or underscored individuals across Nigeria.
With this investment, Mathesis will enable financial institutions to confidently assess and extend credit to borrowers who lack a formal credit history by leveraging an expanded pool of alternative behavioural and transactional data.
To date, Mathesis’ systems have supported more than 8 million loans for over 2 million unique borrowers in Nigeria, and the company is actively deploying its infrastructure to establish a growing pan-African footprint.
With the investment from First Ally Capital, Mathesis is well positioned to transform how the credit ecosystem operates, driving financial inclusion in partnership with lenders across the continent.
A significant barrier to credit access in Nigeria, which prides itself on being Africa’s largest economy, is data fragmentation. Borrowers frequently build positive financial behaviours across multiple digital platforms by repaying microfinance loans, saving through fintech wallets, or servicing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities.
However, under traditional credit infrastructure, these achievements remain invisible to new lenders.
Mathesis addresses this challenge through the concept of Personal Equity—the quantified expression of an individual’s financial behaviour aggregated across every institution with which they have transacted.
By translating these disparate signals into a precise, portable measure of creditworthiness, Mathesis creates a comprehensive credit identity that reflects the full breadth of a person’s financial life.
“True financial inclusion cannot be achieved in a vacuum; it requires structural collaboration in which lenders and fintech companies work as partners within the ecosystem.
“This investment from First Ally Capital validates our approach to reshaping credit infrastructure. By quantifying Personal Equity, we empower lenders to safely look beyond the constraints of formal credit histories and recognise a borrower’s true creditworthiness. This capital enables us to accelerate our pan-African expansion while maintaining the robust, institutional-grade infrastructure our partners rely on,” the chief executive of Mathesis Analytics, Winston Osuchukwu, stated.
On his part, the chief executive of First Ally Capital, Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, said, “At First Ally Capital, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop destination for financial solutions, offering a diverse portfolio of services ranging from investment banking and asset management to trusteeship, inclusive banking, and real estate.
“Our investment in Mathesis Analytics reflects our strong belief in the company’s vision and our commitment to supporting forward-thinking enterprises that deliver excellence.”
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Canal+ Africa, Mr David Mignot, has disclosed that MultiChoice is now fully integrated into the media group.
Mr Mignot disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, noting that this development marks a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.
He noted that the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.
“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was founded in France, is listed in London and Johannesburg, and has a strong African presence with operations in more than 45 countries,” Mr Mignot said.
The statement underscores the scale of the combined business, highlighting Canal+’s global reach alongside its significant investments across Africa.
The completion of the transaction is expected to strengthen MultiChoice’s position in the African media and entertainment market by giving it access to the broader resources, expertise and international capabilities of the Canal+ Group, while reinforcing the group’s commitment to the continent.
MultiChoice operates across sub-Saharan Africa through platforms including DStv and GOtv, serving millions of subscribers with entertainment, sports and news content.
By Adedapo Adesanya
FoodCourt, a Nigerian cloud kitchen startup backed by Y Combinator, has suspended operations after months of unpaid salaries and mounting debts to vendors triggered a staff strike and forced the company to halt customer orders, according to a report by TechCabal.
The publication reported that customers first noticed on March 4 that they could no longer place orders through the FoodCourt app after the company disabled ordering as kitchen workers, delivery personnel and branch staff embarked on strike over unpaid wages. The company also owed outstanding payments to vendors.
By April 19, FoodCourt had temporarily shut its last operating branch after suspending activities across its Lagos and Abuja locations while seeking fresh funding and restructuring the business, according to the report.
The company’s chief executive, Mr Henry Nneji, said the decision to pause operations was not caused by a single issue but by a combination of operational, organisational and working-capital challenges.
“It’s important to clarify that the decision to pause operations wasn’t driven by one single issue. We reached a point where it became clear that continuing to patch those issues while operating wasn’t the right long-term decision,” he said.
“The objective is to build a stronger business than the one that existed before the suspension. We fully intend to bring FoodCourt back,” he added in an emailed response.
The company acknowledged outstanding obligations to employees, vendors, riders and service providers, but declined to disclose the number of affected workers or the total amount owed. It said efforts were underway to resolve the liabilities as part of its restructuring process.
It was also reported that the startup’s financial difficulties worsened after expansion into additional locations increased operating costs, while its cloud kitchen model came under pressure from rising labour, logistics, food and marketing expenses.
Despite the shutdown, Mr Nneji said FoodCourt intends to relaunch after completing its restructuring, adding that the company believes demand for its products remains strong.
Founded in 2021 by Henry Nneji and Paul Adokiye Iruene, FoodCourt operates cloud kitchens under multiple virtual restaurant brands through its consumer app. According to TechCabal, the startup had previously disclosed raising $1.7 million, delivering more than one million meals and reaching $4.3 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2024.
