A fresh lineup of shows hitting your screen this weekend into April on GOtv, it’s about to be back-to-back moments, gripping plots, unforgettable characters, and follow-up stories that will have you texting your circle, “are you watching this?!” before an episode even ends.

This is your official cue to update your watchlist. Consider this your sign to get locked in. Number one on the list is:

1. Forever Mine – Premieres 28th March

The drama centers on a murder investigation following a Lagos luxurious wedding. A love, betrayal, desperation and murder story. Expect Lagos Lifestyle, grand celebrations and forbidden love that threatens to change everything.

2. Wura S4 – Premieres 30th March

Wura season 4 explores the consequences of Wura’s ruthless actions, with her empire cracking and her family turning against her. Murdering her own daughter comes back to haunt her.

This season is expected to be a high-stakes and dramatic continuation.

3. Dividends – Premieres  30th March

The drama centres on three strangers whose lives become dangerously intertwined through a Ponzi scheme known as “The Golden Bars.”

The series dives into themes of greed, deception, and the temptation of easy money, reminding viewers that “awoof dey always run belle.”

Dividends airs Mondays to Wednesdays at 20:30 on Africa Magic Showcase.

4. Iboju – Premieres April 4th

Iboju is a Yoruba-language crime thriller set to premiere on Africa Magic Yoruba. The series explores powerful themes of survival, secrets, and sacrifice, following ordinary people pushed into difficult choices where the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred.

5. Stripped – Premieres April 19th

The narrative of Stripped focuses on the lives of five main characters dealing with financial pressures and making bold, unpredictable choices. A high-stakes, dramatic storyline involving extreme choices.

This lineup is one you don’t want to miss. Don’t just hear about it, tune in and experience it for yourself. Catch up on GOtv.

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Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has clarified that his recent social media comment comparing the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards to the Academy Awards (Oscars) was made in jest, following widespread reactions online.

The conversation began after the actor shared a video from the 2026 Academy Awards (Oscars), where Michael B. Jordan was seen having his award engraved shortly after his win. In his initial reaction, Remi suggested that winners at the AMVCA do not receive their plaques immediately, a claim that quickly gained traction across multiple media platforms.

However, in a follow-up video posted shortly after, the actor dismissed the comparison as a joke, noting that he is aware of how the AMVCA award process works.

“I was just messing around, and it was all a joke,” he said, adding that people had taken the remark more seriously than intended.

He reaffirmed his respect for the platform, describing the AMVCA as the only African awards show comparable to the Oscars.

“AMVCA is the only African show you can even compare to the Oscars,” he added.

The actor also confirmed his involvement with the awards, noting that he will be present at this year’s edition and is actively working on it.

“I’ll be at this year’s AMVCA, in fact, I’m working with them on this one.”

The exchange has since drawn attention to how awards are handled at the AMVCA. Winners receive their plaques on stage immediately after being announced and are subsequently directed to a designated media room, where engraving stations are set up to personalise each award in real time.

The engraving process is completed on the night of the event, with winners finalising their plaques while also engaging with the press through interviews, photography, and official media documentation.

Industry sources familiar with the production confirm that this system has been consistently implemented across previous editions, with visual documentation from past ceremonies showing the engraving process and post-win media interactions.

The clarification comes amid ongoing conversations about production standards across global award platforms, as African film and television continue to gain wider international visibility.

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The application deadline for the 2026 intake of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has been extended to Monday, April 27.

The deadline for the pan-African film and television training institution was earlier fixed for February 27, but it has now been extended by two months, giving aspiring African filmmakers, directors, producers, scriptwriters and storytellers across the continent additional time to apply for its fully funded, industry-accredited training programme.

The programme is open to young creatives aged 18 to 35 with a passion for the screen industry. Applicants may hold qualifications in film, television, media, drama, or related creative disciplines or possess one to two years of industry experience. A formal film degree is not required.

Participants will be exposed to a structured 12-month programme across key areas, including scriptwriting, production management, directing, cinematography, editing, sound, and various post-production specialities, gaining experience in bringing stories to life. The programme is fully funded, covering tuition, production costs, and monthly stipends, allowing participants to focus entirely on developing their craft.

MTF operates academies across four African cities: Johannesburg (South Africa), Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), and Lusaka (Zambia), ensuring a diverse pool of talent is trained to contribute to the growth of Africa’s film and television industry.

The initiative was established in 2018 by MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, to discover and nurture the next generation of storytellers by providing access to mentorship, technical training, and real-world production experience in film and television.

Almost 300 filmmakers have been trained by MTF, with participants producing over 42 movies during the programme. These projects are broadcast on DStv and GOtv channels, including Maisha Magic, Zambezi Magic, and Africa Magic. MTF graduates have earned nominations and awards at major platforms such as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Uganda Film Festival, and Women in Film Awards. Alumni also collaborate in global creative spaces, including the European Film Market and Durban FilmMart.