Arewa 24

AREWA24 is a Nigerian satellite television channel available on DSTV, GOtv, and Startimes that showcases the lifestyle of the Northern Region, Nigeria. It is the first free-to-air channel to use the Hausa language.[1][2]

AREWA24
CountryNigeria
Broadcast areaNigeria
Saudi Arabia
Libya
India
Niger
Algeria
West Africa
HeadquartersKano
Programming
Language(s)Hausa language
Picture format16:9 1080i, HDTV
Ownership
OwnerNetwork AREWA24 Limited
History
Launched2014 (2014)
Links
Websitearewa24.com

History

Founded in 2014, AREWA24 is a 100% Nigerian media corporation that includes a television network, a high-capacity Hausa production studio and a global Subscription video on demand service.[3] AREWA24 is the leading and consistently highest-rated Hausa language entertainment and lifestyle television network in Nigeria and West Africa,[4] fully distributed as a Free-to-air satellite channel and as part of all major Pay TV lineups – DStv, GOtv,[5] StarTimes,[6] TSTV and Canal+.

AREWA24 is a home to the largest library of HD Hausa language content across genres and formats anywhere in the world. Along with its entertainment programming,[7] AREWA24 also serves its communities by addressing critical community-relevant issues such as girl education,[8] corruption, women’s issues, health challenges, interreligious violence and youth employment.

In these areas, AREWA24 has worked on collaborative projects with the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, United Nations, WHO, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Equal Access International and Beyond Conflict.[9] Through entertainment and fictional dramas, important, relevant and community-positive messaging can be highly effective.[10]

Awards
Award Category Year Status
Prestigious Viewers’ Choice Award from Africa Magic/Multichoice-Nigeria Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series 2016 won [11]
City People's Award Award of Excellence 2020 won[12]

References
  1. Raynal, Eugenie (2019-11-27). "Arewa24's launched new streaming service in Nigeria". NexTV News Africa. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  2. "Hausa‐language channel to launch on DSTV, GOTV this October". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  3. "Nigeria: Arewa24's New Streaming Service Targets 8 Million Plus Hausa-Speaking Diaspora - Just Us$4.99 a Month". AllAfrica. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  4. "AREWA24 to celebrate 7th anniversary with new Hausa language programming". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  5. "Hausa‐language channel to launch on DSTV, GOTV this October". Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  6. "Arewa 24 makes debut on StarTimes". Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  7. "AREWA24 [HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  8. "AREWA24". Girl Effect. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  9. "AREWA24: First 24/7 Hausa language satellite television station in N. Nigeria". Equal Access International. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  10. "Arewa24 Thrills Viewers With New Programmes, Hires New Executives". Guardian. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  11. "AREWA24 Programming Wins Viewers' Choice Award". Equal Access International. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  12. Reporter (2020-12-07). "Winners Emerge At 2020 City People Music Awards [Full List]". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-24.


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