Radio & TV
How Giovani Caleb made ‘Date Rush’ Ghana’s favourite

Caleb Elolo Adjomah, popularly known as Giovani Caleb, on screen and on radio — a bespoke gentleman who has been consistent with his career in Showbiz for a decade and half is not just my favourite but the people’s favourite as well. Growing from one phase to another, kindly permit me to put a feather in his cap — he has done extremely well with “Date Rush”.
I’m very sure if any pastor prophesied to Giovani Caleb on December 31st, 2020 that he would be the Host of “Date Rush” he would have laughed his head off and pulled one of his crazy dances to it. But just a week into the new year on January 4, 2021, he got announced as the new host of TV3’s biggest screen Programme.
Many were the millions of doubting Thomases who thought putting Giovani Caleb in this new stead would flop! The very few days he got announced he had some heavy backlash from patrons of the Programme on social media, especially Twitter. But just after the first episode everyone shut up and the jeers turned into cheers!
Like a nursing mother would care their baby, Giovani Caleb took time to nurture “Date Rush” into Ghana’s most viewed and most patronized television show, currently. The show has grown so big like an overfed monster it has overshadowed all the other programmes on TV3, arguably.
Sponsors for the show kept adding on after succeeding episodes. Giovani handled the show with flamboyance — his witty conversations, rib-tickling dance moves and ability to manage emotions of ‘Date Rush’ participants was quite plausible.
So I got into a brief conversation with Giovani Caleb about his experience about the past 2 seasons and this was what he had to say…
“The experience has been a roller coaster ride for me. I’ve hosted different events before but Date Rush feels different. Hosting a Programme that has become this huge is quite honouring. I hopped as the host of the show it was an impromptu call, I was given just a week notice, short I would say, I didn’t really have time for in-depth feedback on the show. The fascinating thing about the whole show was that I had already recorded the entire show before I was publicly outdoored as the new host of the show, that was on January 4, 2021.” — (Giovani Caleb told Elorm Beenie)
The Challenges? Yes, he did have some challenges — there’s no one who excels without having a tint of challenges.
“Yes I knew I was capable, I knew I have been preparing for challenges on the job but this very one came as a big surprise because I wasn’t too sure what people’s reaction would be. In my 14 years career on the job I haven’t done anything as this before so there were mixed feelings. But here we are I’ve hosted Season 4 and Season 5, and for the first time the show went on for 6 months nonstop. Now that the previous seasons are over, I’ve gathered a lot of feedback from people which I’m working with. I can only get better,” he added.
Giovani flawlessly hosted the show and grew it from one phase to another and it’s unquestionably the most viewed Television Show in Ghana pulling millions of eyeballs. Shockingly, one of the weekends, the show pulled more numbers online over President Akufo Addo’s “State Of The Nation Address”.
“Date Rush” is a dating programme where males and females are matched to choose a partner to go on a date with, which may either end in a relationship or not. 5 Seasons so far has been covered with more and exciting Seasons hitting the screens in the next edition.
Giovani Caleb is one of the topmost on air personalities with Media General, owners of TV3, Onua TV, 3fm, Onua fm, and a tall list of other media companies spread across the country. Giovani also doubles as host of Showbiz 360 while steering the rush hour show on 3fm 92.7 as well on week days.
(Story: Elorm Beenie)
Radio & TV
Don’t Sleep On Fame! Big Brother Naija Returns For Seventh Season

Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is returning for a seventh season!
Announcing its return, MultiChoice has called for entries through online auditions which open on Sunday, 15 May and will close on Monday, 30 May 2022.
Interested participants are expected to record a two-minute video of themselves stating why they should be picked to be a BBNaija season seven housemate. Following this, they are to log on to www.africamagic.tv/BBAudition to fill out the online registration form and upload their videos. The online audition is free and open to interested male and female participants, who are of Nigerian nationality with a valid identity document. They must also be 21 years of age by July 1, 2022.
“We are set to make history once again with the seventh season of a show that is widely regarded as Africa’s biggest entertainment showcase and a major socio-economic driver in Nigeria. This season promises to top previous seasons in terms of production values, entertainment content and economic impact”, said John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria.
On why the company is staging a seventh season, Ugbe said: “The BBNaija reality show remains one of our core investments in bringing quality TV entertainment to millions of our subscribers across the continent on our DStv and GOtv platforms and beyond through our online streaming service, Showmax. We are ramping up efforts to deliver another BBNaija experience to our customers, partner brands and fans of the show”.
Also making a return this season, is Abeg as headline sponsor with a new associate sponsor, Flutterwave.
For more information, please visit www.africamagic.tv/bigbrothernaija and follow the Big Brother Naija social media fan pages on Twitter @bbnaija, Instagram @bigbronaija and Facebook www.facebook.com/bigbrothernaija.
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Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Funke Akindele, and more win at 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

The 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been held in Lagos, Nigeria with some of the award’s favourite stars back to winning ways, as well as many first time winners such as Stan Nze and Osas Ighodaro.
The awards ceremony took place at the Eko Hotels & Suites.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Best Actress in A Comedy or TV series – Funke Akindele (Omo Ghetto: The Saga)
Best Actor in Comedy in movie or TV series – Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry (Dwindle)
Best Actress in Supporting Role – Omowunmi Dada
Best Actor in Supporting Role – Odunlade Adekola (Jankariwo)
Best Actress in Drama – Osas Ighodaro (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Actor in Drama – Stan Nze (Rattlesnake)
Best Short Film or Online Video – Taiwo Ogunnimo (I Am the Prostitute Mama Described)
Best Indigenous Language – Yoruba – David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy (Alaise)
Best Indigenous Language – Hausa – Rogers Ofime (Voiceless) – Uche Nnanna Maduka (Nne-Ka)
Best Indigenous Language – Swahili – Obambo (Freddy Feruzi)
Best Art Director – Tunji Afolayan (Amina)
Best Costume Designer – Millicent T. Jack (Amina)
Best Lighting Designer – Mathew Yusuf (Nneka the Pretty Serpent)
Best Picture Editor – Tunde Apalowo (For Maria Ebun Pataki)
Best Sound Editor – Jim Lively and James Nelson (Amina)
Best Sound Track – Pascal Aka And Raquel (Gold Coast Lounge)
Best Make-up Artist – Balogun Abiodun Omo Ghetto (The Sage)
Best Writer in a movie of TV series – Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen (Introducing the Kujus’)
Best Cinematographer – Muhammed Atta Ahmed (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Movie Southern Africa – Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Hairareb)
Best Movie East Africa – Morocco Omari (The Girl in The Yellow Jumper)
Best Movie West Africa – Collision Course (Bolanle Austen-Peter and Joseph Umoibom)
Overall Best Movie – Amina by Izu Ojukwu and Okey Ogunjiofor
Best Director – Ramsey Nouah (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Documentary – Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg (If Objects Could Speak)
Best Online Social Content Creator – Oga Sabinus (Mr Funny)
Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series – Dimbo Atiya (Rishante)
Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series – Rogers Ofime (The Johnsons)
Special Recognition Award – TINSEL
Best Television Series: Drama or Comedy – Rogers Ofime
The ‘Industry Merit’ Award – Taiwo Ajayi Lycett
Multichoice Talent Factory – Daisy Masembe (ENGAITO).
Best Dressed Male powered by Amstel Malta – Denola Grey.
Best Dressed Female powered by Amstel Malta – Osas Ighodaro.
Trailblazer Prize powered by Amstel Malta – Teniola Aladese.
People & Lifestyle
Okyeame Kwame hosts ‘Recovery Stories’ TV show, highlighting the importance of “Insurance Pays” campaign

On April 23, 2022, The Insurance Pays Campaign aired the first episode of Recovery Stories, a TV talk show brought to you by Insurance Awareness Coordinators Group (IACG) and German Development Ministry (GIZ).
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M-Net Movies celebrates Africa Day with AfroCinema Pop-Up channel

With Africa Day coming up on 25 May, M-Net is proud to announce M-Net Movies AfroCinema Pop-Up, an exciting channel that will celebrate and showcase the best festival movies from across the continent. The channel will run from Friday 20 May to Sunday 29 May and will be available on DStv Channel 198.
The AfroCinema Pop-Up channel line-up will feature award-winning movies that have been sourced from Africa’s top film festivals and give discerning cinema lovers a curated movie experience of films that range from the critically acclaimed to hidden gems, in what’s sure to be a delightful cinematic feast.
The top movies on the channel that film lovers can look forward to are:
- Salute
The 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards nominee tells the story of a man sentenced to three life sentences, leaving his pregnant girlfriend behind in the outside world.
- Katutura
This gem follows a group of people living in a township as they navigate a life of crime, drugs, struggle and – despite it all – love and hope.
- In the Name of Love
When an unemployed University graduate gives in to the pressure to marry his lover, he finds himself in limbo to provide for his woman. Can the couple survive the pressure?
- Stain After her husband is injured during a domestic incident, a woman is forced to take over as family breadwinner in this award-winning movie.
- Sixteen Rounds This short film is about an army man and his wife’s messy, complicated relationship that is plagued by infidelity.
- I Am Not a Witch This BAFTA Award-winning film is about a little girl who is accused of being a witch and sentenced to a camp of elderly witches.
- Payback
A man pursues the ultimate act of revenge when he finds out his cousin’s friend is about to marry the woman who jilted him.
- Maria Kristu: The Buumba Story
In her quest to create a better world for herself and other women, a young woman goes against the norms and doctrines of the church.
- Fatsani: A Tale of Survival
Malawi’s official entry to the 2022 Oscars, this drama is about a young girl forced to sell bananas in the street for survival after her school is shut down.
- Nairobi Half Life
The award-winning flick about an aspiring actor trying to follow his dreams of becoming successful in a big city was Kenya’s official submission to the 2013 Oscars.
- Subira
This drama tells the story of a young girl in Lamu who struggles to live out her dream of swimming in the ocean, something which is against local customs.
- Air Conditioner
A security guard and a domestic worker are tasked with retrieving their boss’s air conditioner after the devices mysteriously start falling and killing people across Luanda in this critically acclaimed film.
- Knuckle City
This critically lauded and award-winning film tells a story of resilience, violence and survival, set against the gritty backdrop of the Eastern Cape boxing scene.
- This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection
Anchored by an arresting performance from the late Mary Twala, the award-winning film is about grief, land, ownership and resettlement.
- Sons of the Sea
A drama about escaping hopeless circumstances, this movie tells the story of two brothers who find a dead body and bags of abalone. Will the loot bring them closer to a brighter future, or spell their end?
- Night of the Kings
The multi-award-winning film that was Ivory Coast’s official entry to the 2021 Oscars, this fantasy-drama follows a young man sent to a notorious Ivorian prison in the middle of the forest.
- Elevator Baby
A wealthy young man and an underprivileged woman are trapped in an elevator as she goes into labor.
- Nimbe
Nimbe is a story addressing the issues associated with drug abuse, some of the causes, how to identify and avoid such.
- Skin
In this documentary, Nollywood star Beverly Naya explores Nigeria’s relationship with and perception of beauty, colour and complexion.
Quite the line-up!
As Africa’s most-loved storyteller, we’re proud to celebrate stories and creatives from across our continent. M-Net Movies AfroCinema Pop-Up will be available to DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access subscribers. Tune in for 10 days of African creativity, heart and brilliance.
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