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| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Guaranty Trust Bank |
| History | |
| Launched | 2012 |
| Founder | GT Bank |
| Links | |
| Website | https://ndani.tv |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| YouTube | Ndani TV |
Ndani TV is a web-based channel owned by GTBank. [1] [2]
Ndani TV was established in 2012 by GTBank to offer both entertainment and informative content in order to attract a youthful customer base. [1] [3] It was the first online video content vehicle launched by a Nigerian bank and has grown into a media company. [1] Since its launch, Ndani TV gained traction with productions such as Frank Donga's The Interview, Skinny Girl in Transit and the Ndani TGIF show. [3]
NdaniTV's YouTube channel has over 107 million views and over 519,000 subscribers as of January 2023. [3]
Ndani TV offers its audience an insider's look at the African continent, Hence the name 'Ndani' which is a Swahili word for 'Inside.' [1] [4] [5]
After 3 episodes aired, it was noted that NdaniTV took down Oga Pastor, a series about the life of a pastor balancing personal issues, scandals and church responsibilities. This occurred in the midst of sexual assault allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and led to speculation of the take down being related to the situation. Ndani TV did not issue an official statement. [23] [24]
YouTube Creator Award for Entertainment in 2016. [25]
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