Iroko Partners

Canal+ acquires Nollywood studio ROK from IROKOtv to grow African film

French television company Canal+ has acquired the ROK film studio from VOD company IROKOtv for an undisclosed amount. Founded by Jason Njoku in 2010 — and backed by $45 million  in VC — IROKOtv b

Wait, You're Going to Pay Me to Watch Movies All Day? (TCTV)

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You Think Hollywood Is Rough? Welcome to the Chaos, Excitement and Danger of Nollywood

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