irokotv
irokotv is a web platform that provides paid-for Nigerian films on-demand. It is one of Africa's first mainstream online movie streaming websites, providing access to over 5,000 Nollywood film titles. irokotv is a part of iROKO Limited, which is one of Africa's entertainment companies.
| Type of business | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 December 2011 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Founder(s) | Jason Njoku |
| CEO | Jason Njoku |
| Products | Nigerian Nollywood movies |
| Services | Provides paid-for Nigerian films on-demand (online streaming) |
| URL | irokotv |
| Launched | 1st December, 2011 |
| Current status | Active |
irokotv was launched on 1 December 2011. Its parent company, iROKO Partners, was founded by Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter in December 2010, with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. irokotv is one of the world's legal digital distributors of African movies.
Whilst living in London, iroko's co-founder, Jason Njoku, realised how popular African movies had become. Despite a growing worldwide demand, there was no legal option to watch movies from his home country. He therefore decided to take matters into his own hands and negotiate licensing deals with local Nigerian producers.