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More Than TV: How GOtv Empowers Local Businesses to Retain Customers
In today’s competitive landscape, customer experience is paramount for any thriving business. Throughout Nigeria, entrepreneurs are recognising that ensuring customer satisfaction is as crucial as driving sales. The age-old adage remains true: a satisfied customer is a paying, returning customer.
Businesses across various sectors are constantly seeking innovative ways to boost customer satisfaction, whether through exceptional service, friendly interactions, or even the content displayed on television. While this last detail might appear trivial, it can significantly impact the experience for many small business owners.
The Importance of Engaging Content
Imagine sitting in a quiet waiting room surrounded by outdated magazines compared to being in a lively barbershop where a thrilling football match is on, or a bustling restaurant where patrons can catch up on the evening news while they wait for their meals. The contrast is striking: one scenario feels tedious, while the other is vibrant and engaging.
For local businesses, the objective extends beyond merely passing the time. It’s about turning those waiting moments into enjoyable experiences. When customers are entertained, they lose track of time. A ten-minute wait for a haircut seems to fly by, and a lengthy salon appointment becomes much more pleasant when a captivating Nollywood drama or a trending reality show is playing.
The Ripple Effect on Your Bottom Line
Entertainment plays a crucial role in shaping customer perceptions of a business. A friendly and inviting atmosphere encourages patrons to linger longer, spend more, and return frequently. It also fosters patience during minor delays. Over time, these positive experiences cultivate customer loyalty and generate valuable word-of-mouth referrals, which are essential for the growth of small businesses in Nigeria.
This is where GOtv for business transcends mere background entertainment. It becomes an integral part of a deliberate customer experience strategy. With its wide array of local and international content, GOtv enables businesses to create memorable and inviting environments that customers will cherish and recommend.
Making It Work for Your Business
For small business owners managing tight budgets, adding entertainment can seem like an unnecessary cost. GOtv, however, provides a practical and affordable solution. Its packages are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing businesses to choose content that matches their audience and operations, whether it is a neighbourhood barbershop, a small restaurant, or a community viewing centre.
Sports bars can stream live Premier League and AFCON matches, bukkas can play Nollywood films or music channels, and salons can keep clients engaged with lifestyle and reality shows. GOtv’s affordability means the cost of subscription can easily be offset by the increase in customer retention and repeat visits.
Some businesses even turn their GOtv programming into marketing opportunities, offering match-day discounts, themed events, or special viewing nights. These ideas not only attract new customers but also encourage existing ones to return.
The Bigger Picture
At its core, this goes beyond just television. It emphasises the importance of detail in competitive markets, where success hinges on every facet of the customer experience. From the quality of service to the ambience within your establishment, each element influences how customers perceive and remember your business.
While having GOtv available does not substitute for excellent service or fair pricing, it enriches the atmosphere and fosters a deeper connection with customers. For numerous local business owners, it has emerged as a small yet impactful tool for cultivating loyalty and enhancing community engagement.
By transforming routine visits into memorable shared experiences, GOtv empowers small businesses throughout Nigeria to do more than simply entertain their patrons; it plays a crucial role in encouraging repeat visits and customer retention.
Winner Achimugu, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Best Graduating Student 2024, has embarked on a six-week scholarship at the prestigious New York Film Academy (NYFA). This achievement not only celebrates her exceptional talent and dedication but also reinforces MTF’s commitment to nurturing world-class African filmmakers ready to make their mark on the global stage.
Since its inception, MTF has been more than just a training ground; it’s a launchpad for African storytellers. Alumni from the academy have consistently demonstrated excellence, with films and projects winning awards, receiving grants, and gaining international recognition. Notable projects include 2070, which clinched Best Short Film at the African SDGs Film Festival, and Isekonu, a Zee World short film, officially selected for the Lagos Fringe Festival 2025 and nominated for Best Student Film at the Bayelsa International Film Festival.
These achievements reflect MTF’s ethos of equipping young filmmakers with both the technical skills and creative vision necessary to succeed, both locally and internationally.
The 2024 Best Graduating Student, Winner Achimugu, distinguished herself among her peers with a combination of talent, dedication, and storytelling finesse. Her selection for the NYFA scholarship is a testament to her hard work and to the quality of mentorship and training at MTF.
Through this program, she will engage in intensive workshops, hands-on training, and industry exposure that promise to elevate her craft. The scholarship is not just an award, it is a bridge connecting African storytelling to global cinematic opportunities, embodying MTF’s brand promise of fostering talent that transcends borders.
This scholarship opens new avenues for growth, offering exposure to international techniques, networks, and collaborative experiences that could define the trajectory of her career. For MTF, it’s a validation of its mission: cultivating a generation of filmmakers whose creativity, vision, and impact will resonate far beyond Africa.
As this journey unfolds, it reinforces the message that African cinema is on the rise, powered by storytellers who are ready to take their place on the world stage. With MTF alumni leading the way, the future of African filmmaking looks brighter than ever.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A 12-hour non-stop entertainment event offering various performances and activities all night long will take place in Lagos from the evening of December 21 into the early hours of December 22, 2025.
This programme known as InsomniaQ, is being put together by one of Africa’s leading digital payments platforms, Quickteller.
Quickteller is a brand powered by the Interswitch Group, and InsomniaQ was created to celebrate African creativity.
The all-night music and entertainment experience will hold at the Ballroom of the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island.
It is designed to capture the vibrancy and cultural energy that define Lagos in December. InsomniaQ is positioned to become Africa’s newest must-attend December destination.
The concert blends diverse African soundscapes, creative expression, and immersive lifestyle experiences, offering a night curated for music lovers, diaspora returnees, cultural enthusiasts, and everyone drawn to the city’s festive season.
More than a concert, InsomniaQ represents a new cultural moment, one that celebrates the richness, depth, and diversity of African talent. With a lineup cutting across contemporary and alternative genres, the festival aims to introduce a bold, fresh, and unforgettable experience within Lagos’ already vibrant entertainment landscape.
“InsomniaQ is an invitation to celebrate African creativity in a way that feels bold, fresh, and true to who we are.
“Quickteller has always been an essential part of the experiences people value, and this festival brings that connection to life in an entirely new dimension.
“As Lagos welcomes friends, family, and visitors from around the world each December, we are proud to introduce a platform that showcases our music, our culture, and the vibrant energy that defines this season,” the Divisional Head of Growth Marketing for Quickteller Ecosystem at Interswitch, Mr Olawale Akanbi, noted.
Through Quickteller, Interswitch continues to champion initiatives that go beyond digital transactions to enrich the everyday life of millions of Nigerians.
InsomniaQ extends this mission by empowering cultural expression, unlocking creative opportunities, and supporting the continent’s growing entertainment ecosystem.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The quartet of Oyindamola Timothy (Fashion), Steve Adeyemo (Tech), Uche Kalu (Dance), and Emmanuel Elijah (Music) emerged the category winners of the Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 4.0.
They received N10 million each for their efforts, along with mentorship opportunities, industry exposure, and support to advance their creative journeys.
The four were chosen from the 12 finalists at an event aired on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on AIT (DStv Channel 253) at 7:00 pm, Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151) at 5:00 pm, and streamed live on the official Stanbic IBTC YouTube channel, connecting millions of viewers to the excitement and energy of the show.
The 2025 edition drew over 6,000 entries nationwide and continued to inspire a new wave of innovation among young Nigerians in fashion, technology, dance, and music. The participants fought for a share of the N90 million in prizes put up by the organisers.
This year, the FUZE Talent Show also introduced an exciting new twist: The Fan Favourite Feature, which allowed viewers across the country to vote for the contestant who most inspired them. This addition deepened audience participation and further strengthened FUZE’s mission to connect creativity with community support.
“FUZE 4.0 truly lived up to its promise as The Ultimate Show, a platform that celebrates courage, creativity, and innovation.
“Every contestant who graced that stage reminded us of the extraordinary potential of Nigerian youths.
“At Stanbic IBTC, we are proud to continue creating opportunities that help young people dream bigger, think bolder, and achieve more. It is all about home-grown talent for us as we power the made-in-Nigeria initiative,” the chief executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Mr Chuma Nwokocha, said.
As excitement builds for FUZE Festival coming up on Saturday, December 20, 2025, attendees can anticipate experiencing this year’s edition theme The Ultimate Show in full, with circus-style attractions, from magicians and parade performers to flash mobs and art displays.
An expanded marketplace, freebies from participating partners and on-site Stanbic IBTC services will enhance convenience, while performances by Wande Coal, Pheelz, Chike, and Ms DSF will add a nostalgic, high-energy finish. Interested attendees can register to attend via the Stanbic IBTC Events App or visit www.events.stanbicibtc.com to secure their spot.
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