27th February, 2013
On 22 February, V-Channel, a new entertainment cable channel on Startimes Channel 221, unveiled its new crew of presenters at a glamorous event held at Troy Lounge, Ogba, Lagos.
The unveiling, which started at 9pm with a red carpet reception, had many industry stakeholders, media executives, agency heads, entertainment personalities and special guests in attendance.
The presenters, consisting of six ladies and five men, were excited and eager to express themselves and to entertain the audience. Each presenter would be handling various segments once the channel commences broadcast.
Sola Fajobi, CEO, V-Channel, said the channel is an entertainment platform targeted at youths. It aims at changing the phase of the entertainment world, with its diverse and exclusive packages.
“The platform is aimed at delivering credible alternatives and varieties. The world becomes more enjoyable and worth living when you have assorted alternatives. Without variety, the world is monotonous. Nothing satisfies the soul like different experiences of unforgettable memories. We hope to deliver variety of rewarding experiences to our TV audience and engage them in a more meaningful way than ever before,” Fajobi said.
V-Channel will have a blend of fresh African movies, drama series, celebrity lifestyle shows, fashion and style, reality TV shows, kiddies’ programmes, comedy, musical content, game shows and other exciting television experiences.
Annabel presents Comedy, Bridget hosts the Ladies’ Forum, April takes charge of Celebrity Interviews, Oyinda presents Musicals, Zaziya anchors V food/Lifestyle, Perpetua presents Fashion and Style, Papasam does the dance segment, Patrick presents Musicals, Jude hosts E-Campus, Speens anchors Excite on TV, and Chemist boy hosts the Comedy Challenge.
Yemisi Olubode, V-Channel’s Lifestyle and Event manager, said the presenters have what it takes to succeed.
He said:“These young and vibrant individuals are set to change the game. They know what the people want and they’ve got what it takes to deliver. The entertainment world is about to experience an exceptional makeover.” Olubode stated.