The Big Friday Show Berths

Entertainment fans across the continent are in for a big treat as leading telecommunications operator, Globacom and entertainment powerhouse, MTV Base, join forces on the hit TV show dubbed The Big Friday Show, a weekly slice of vibrant Naija youth culture. It has already won thousands of fans, thanks to its fast-paced mash-up of music, celebrity appearances, pranks, spoofs, and celebrity and fans interaction.

Hosted by popular comedian and Globacom ambassador, Basketmouth, The Big Friday Show will also feature SMS and MMS trivia/competitions and prize-winning opportunities for Glo subscribers in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic.

The first edition of Glo Presents The Big Friday Show goes live today, 22 June, 2012 and will feature an exclusive interview with P-Square as they talk about their recent collaboration with Rick Ross. Nigerian comedian, Bovi, also features, appearing via satellite from Houston, Texas, USA, to talk about the international appeal of African comedy. Banky W, Wizkid and Skales will also make appearances.

Under the new partnership, The Big Friday Show will offer more interactivity than before, including the chance for viewers to meet and interview the celebrity guest of the week and appear on the show in person. Viewers may also suggest celebrities they’d like to see interviewed on the show, and send questions to their favourite celebrity by SMS or MMS to get their questions answered directly on the show. Glo subscribers in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin will additionally have the opportunity to win prizes including weekly recharge cards, Glo high speed internet modems, high-end Blackberry handsets and Glo SIMs.

—Daniels Ekugo