Business
iROKOtv, Africa’s largest online movie platform celebrates first anniversary
iROKOtv, Africa’s largest online platform for streaming movies celebrated its first anniversary last week.
iROKOtv has invested in building the world’s largest library of Nollywood movies over the past year, owning licences to more than 5,000 titles. Lovers of all things Nollywood can watch movies, for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The company under the stewardship of Jason Njoku – founder and CEO, has experienced rapid growth, with over 800,000 registered users in just eight months, who are tuning in from more than 178 countries globally.
(More: Under-40 millionaires share their secrets to success)
iROKOtv has played a crucial in role in bringing Nollywood to the global audience and, following an investment by US hedge fund and Facebook investor Tiger Global, iROKO Partners was able to open offices in New York and London, two of its largest markets.
