Entrepreneurial Success Stories: Jason Njoku
Jason Chukwuma Njoku, born on December 11, 1980, is not just a businessman but a living expression of the power of persistence and resilience. He stands as the co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv, a video-on-demand service that has become synonymous with Nigerian movies. Read more about Business Born and raised in Deptford, Southeast London, […]
IROKO Launches Masterclass For Startup Owners
When Jason Njoku, founder of IROKO TV started his company, his dream was to see Nollywood movies gain global recognition. Today, that dream has been actualised with IROKO TV being dubbed the “Netflix of Africa by Forbes” and becoming the web platform of choice for millions of viewers in Africa and beyond. Jason Njoku […]
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Jason Njoku
Before Jason Njoku founded iRoko TV with his partner, Sebastian Gotter, in 2012, Nollywood was doing relatively well but was falling short when it came to its availability of movies on the internet. Seeing that there was a consequential need to be filled, Jason Njoku, who was living in faraway London at the time, boarded […]
Top 10 2019 Social Media Accounts To Follow
As 2019 comes to an end, we are taking a look at 10 social media accounts that have been worth following since the year began. The list comprises various individuals who have been doing exceptionally in their respective industries and have proved resourceful in one way or the other. From young tech genius Basil Okpara […]
Augmented Reality Art Show Launches to Champion Africa’s Tech Leaders
African Tech Pioneers – Jason Njoku, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Funke Opeke, Rebecca Enonchong, and more feature in CcHUB and iHUB’s “NYOTA” A unique African augmented reality art experience “Nyota” that showcases and celebrates 24 of Africa’s technology pioneers, has been unveiled by Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB). The landmark AR exhibition launched officially on Wednesday 6th November, to mark technology […]
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Leading Men In The Nigerian Tech Space
Technology has quickly become one of the best avenues in which Nigeria can empower its youths and contribute to the establishment of a stable economy. As a result, many individuals have tapped into this goldmine and are currently responsible for some of the advancements in technology over the years. While some of these individuals had […]
Websites We Love: iRoko TV
There was a time on the internet when streaming movies meant “streaming on foreign services like Blockbuster and Netflix”. During this period, there were hardly any Nigerian movies available for streaming online. In recent times, however, there have been a few streaming services which emerged to do what Netflix is doing the “African way”. One […]
D’banj, Lasisi Elenu, Jason Njoku, Iyin Aboyeji, Martin Mabutho,Others To Speak At Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2018
We are pleased to announce speakers, panellists, and moderators for the sixth annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference which holds Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The stellar line-up which features leading figures in entertainment, technology, and broadcasting will address how the creative industry can study, understand and access opportunities in emerging markets […]
Mobile West Africa 2017 Hold From the 17th to 18th of May 2017
After 6 ground-breaking events, the leading technology conference in the West African region is returning to Lagos on a mission to define the future of industry growth. Mobile West Africa 2017 will take place on May 17th and 18th at The Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi. MWA2017 is going to be a 2-day hold-on-to-your-hats rollercoaster ride through the […]
Founder of Iroko TV and Actress Mary Remmy Welcome Baby Boy into the World
It’s a happy time for Jason Njoku, CEO of iROKOtv, and his Nollywood actress wife, Mary Remmy-Njoku, as they welcome the birth of their first child, Obinna Jason Njoku. The baby was born in London, and this is the picture they released of him: Adorable, isn’t he? Jason Njoku says “We are so blessed and […]
Learning from Founders: Naija Style
By Tolu Agunbiade I spend an unhealthy amount of my time reading about technology and startups; it’s no wonder that I am fascinated with the minds behind them – the founders. Startup founders, the successful and not so successful ones alike, intrigue me because I think it takes a special amount of crazy to go […]
Nigeria: 2go Launches Music Service, in Partnership With iRoking
Popular mobile networking site, 2go, used across Nigeria by students, SMEs, youths, and several other individuals, has launched a music service, in partnership with African music site, iROKING. The “music site will bring the likes of Timaya, Flavour and Burna Boy to the phones of the millions who use the mobile networking site to chat, […]
Events This Weekend
90 Minute Speaker Series Come and interact with him as he shares his business and life experiences, at the February Speaker series. Jason Njoku is the CEO and co-founder of IROKO partners. Admission is free. Venue: Bogobiri House. 9, Maitama Sule Street, off Raymond Njoku Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: February9th, 2013 Time: 1pm […]
Jason Njoku at Speaker Series – Saturday 9th February
Come interact with Jason Njoku as he shares his business and life experiences, at the February Speaker Series. Venue: Bogobiri House. 9, Maitama Sule Street, off Raymond Njoku Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: Saturday 9th February Time: 1pm This event is FREE to attend. Jason Njoku is CEO and Co-Founder of iROKO Partners. […]
Top 10 Nigerian Tech Gurus
There are so many smart people in the country that a lot of us do not know about. we focus on the international tech superstars like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg without understanding that we have the likes of them here. we decided to show you the top 10 tech guru’s in the country to enlighten us all.