When the drums sounded for Linda Ikeji TV and everyone saw trailers like King-Tonto and Annabel – My life as a former stripper; the excitement spread across social media, we could not wait to have Linda on DSTV- Finally something interesting that can rival Ebony Life- the only interesting home grown channel on TV- my opinion
More trailers were released- Gidi girls, From Ajegunle with love, Oyingbo wives…. they were crazy, down to earth and somewhat relatable to everyday Nigerians : we could not wait! (at least me, I don’t know about you guys)
On the launch day July 8th 2018; Linda Ikeji ignored cable TV and went straight to create an online streaming service.
Just in case some guys may have missed her point she made it clear in her Instagram post that she was set to be the Netflix of Africa.
According to her post “Netflix and chill! Linda ikeji TV and..? Linda Ikeji TV is looking for the best catchphrase!”
Cable TV is still popular but online streaming is the future, Linda Ikeji indicated that the DSTV version of her channel will be launched later in the year, but said the online channel which would reach the world was more of a priority to her.
She also indicated that her company, Linda Ikeji Media, has also bought quite a number of TV series and movies from independent producers which her subscribers will enjoy on the Linda Ikeji TV platform; but first- they must cough up a cool 1000 naira for monthly subscription to her channel
Mo Abudu was not going to watch Linda take her throne as Africa’s Media mogul.
Ebony Life TV already famous for hit series like The Wedding Party, Fifty and others launched Ebony Life ON ( EL ON) – a streaming service. The launch date was July 1st barely one month after the launch of Linda Ikeji TV. To attract new users to the app a new hit series Castle and Castle debuted exclusively on ebony live on.
Linda Ikeji and MO Abudu are now head to head as they both own streaming services… How do they match up?
Mo Abudu’s Ebony life is reputable for producing world class shows, beyond the shores of Nigeria she is referred to as the Oprah of Africa.
Her hit show Castle and castle, available only on mobile is Nigeria’s first legal drama series and its made to world class standards.
Subscribers to EL now app would pay 500 per month and an extra 150 naira per episode
EbonyLife last year partnered with Disney to co-produce “Desperate Housewives Africa,” which drew rave reviews across the continent. And in the fall, Abudu acquired the rights to “Dynasty” and “Melrose Place”
She recently got a three year production deal with Sony on the Dahomey female warriors
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Word on the street is that Linda Ikeji’s shows are ratchet and promotes soft porn
But her shows are also so real, so raw and very relatable. If Mo Abudu is showcasing the beauty of Africa to the world, Linda is putting a spotlight on the harsh realities in our country with shows like from Ajengule with love, Annabel – the former stripper and very recently – IKOTA a slum within a city
Linda is promoting to her almost 2 million Instagram followers who are responding with great interest and her promos have received rave reviews. A monthly subscription is valued at 1000 and gives access to all the shows, reality TV and entertainment.
Linda Ikeji and Mo Abudu are called to two opposite ministries- While MO is selling Nigeria’s beauty untold to the world. Linda is shedding the light on issues around us for Nigerians to see.
Mo Abudu is definitely the undisputed queen of Nigeria’s media scape, but she should not sit easy on her throne because younger Linda is taking really giant strides.
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