Entertainment
Crown Premium Pasta signs Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha, as brand ambassador

Leading Nigerian pasta brand, Crown Premium Pasta, has unveiled top Nollywood actress and movie producer, Chioma Akpotha, as its brand ambassador. The actress, who has won notable awards including the African Movie Academy Award, was unveiled by Crown Flour Mill Limited, the makers of Crown Premium Pasta, at a contract signing event held on Sunday, November 15, 2020, in Lekki, Lagos.

She said, “Like all other amazing brands under Crown Flour Mill Ltd, Crown Premium Pasta is a healthy and great quality product made to delight every family. There’s truly nothing greater than getting to be a part of something one truly loves and uses personally. I’m really excited to be representing the Crown Premium Pasta range of delicious pasta products which are non-sticky, delicious and healthy to consume. Full of health and nutrition, Crown Premium Pasta products are made from durum wheat (which contains high level of protein) and they also contain vitamins and micronutrients.”
Explaining why she decided to work with the brand, the veteran actress said, “Chioma Apkotha is a premium family brand. I share the same DNA with Crown Premium Pasta which is also a premium family brand. It’s a perfect fit. I also align with the company’s mission to provide top quality food products at accessible prices to the Nigerian consumers.”
Chioma Akpotha’s career in Nollywood began in 2000 when she featured in the movie ‘The Apple’. She has since featured in over 350 movies and has six movie production credits under her belt.

She will promote Crown Flour Mill’s Crown Premium pasta brands comprising Crown Premium Spaghetti, and Crown Premium Twist Cavatto Macaroni, to her family, friends and ever-amazing fans in Nigeria, whom she fondly calls “My Omafam”.
Commenting on the appointment of Chioma Akpotha as Crown Premium Pasta’s brand ambassador, Mr. Nitin Mehta, Business Head (B2C), Crown Flour Mill Limited, remarked, “The brand is glad to identify with Chioma Akpotha. She is an actress who brings an extraordinary level of commitment and discipline to light up every role she plays on the screen. She exemplifies the rich capacity available in the Nigerian entertainment industry and is a great brand fit for Crown Premium Pasta. I have no doubt that this would be a mutually rewarding relationship”.
“We are committed to delivering on our promise of making nutritious and affordable pasta products accessible to all Nigerians. This relationship will help bring greater awareness of our mission,” Mr. Mehta added.
Also speaking on the signing, Mrs. Bola Adeniji, General Manager/ Head Marketing (B2C), Crown Flour Mill Ltd., said: “We welcome Chioma Akpotha to the Crown Premium Pasta family as our brand ambassador. There is a natural fit between Crown Premium Pasta and Chioma Akpotha; and we look forward to this natural chemistry to produce some great work together”
Entertainment
Dividends: A Must-Watch Series on Africa Magic
A new kind of story is unfolding on Africa Magic Showcase, and it’s one that feels all too familiar.
Dividends, a gripping Nigerian dramedy, dives into the emotional and financial fallout of a failed Ponzi scheme, placing everyday realities at the centre of its storytelling.
Premiered on March 30, 2026, Dividends airs Mondays to Wednesdays at 8:30 PM WAT on Africa Magic Showcase (GOtv Channel 8), and is also available for streaming on DStv and GOtv Stream, making it easily accessible for viewers to follow every twist as it unfolds.
At the heart of the series is “The Golden Bars,” a too-good-to-be-true investment scheme that ultimately collapses, leaving devastation in its wake. What follows is a layered narrative that tracks the lives of three strangers brought together by shared loss of money, stability, and, in many ways, identity.
Through its characters, Dividends explores themes that resonate deeply within the Nigerian context: the lure of quick wealth, the pressure to succeed, and the quiet resilience required to rebuild when everything falls apart. It’s a story that doesn’t just entertain, it reflects.
Leading the story is Riyo David as Isa, alongside a dynamic cast including Ronnie Dikko, Omattuteejames, Cassiee_jae, Floydigbo, and Koko_ashley, each bringing depth to a narrative shaped by ambition, desperation, and consequence.
Blending drama, suspense, and social commentary, Dividends sparks conversation. As the series unfolds, viewers can expect to be drawn into a world where choices carry weight, and every decision has a ripple effect.
For audiences looking for something both engaging and thought-provoking, Dividends fast becoming one to watch.To upgrade, subscribe, or reconnect, download the MyGOtv App or dial *288#. For catch-up and on-the-go viewing, download the GOtv Stream App and enjoy your favourite shows anytime, anywhere.
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How to Vote in AMVCA 12: Step-by-Step Guide for Fans Across Africa
fans across Africa have a powerful role to play, deciding who takes home some of the biggest awards of the night.
With 11 out of 32 categories open to public voting, this is your chance to support your favourite actors, filmmakers, and content creators.
Voting officially opened on March 29, 2026, and runs until April 26, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony on May 9, 2026.
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you cast your votes.
Step 1: Visit the Official Voting Platforms
Go to the official Africa Magic voting platform via: The Africa Magic website: www.africamagic.tv/amvca and the MyDStv or MyGOtv mobile app.
Once there, click on the “Vote” section to begin.
Step 2: Register an Account
If you’re a first-time user, create an account by providing:
- Full name
- Year of birth
- Gender
- Country/location
- Mobile number (in international format)
- Password
You’ll receive a verification code (OTP) via SMS or WhatsApp. Enter it to activate your account.
And if you’re already registered? Simply log in.
Step 3: Log In
Use your:
Registered mobile number
Password
Step 4: Choose Your Favourite Nominees
Browse through the voting categories and select your preferred nominees.
Public voting categories include:
- Best Digital Content Creator
- Best Short Film
- Best Scripted M-Net Original
- Best Unscripted M-Net Original
- Best Indigenous M-Net Original
- Best Indigenous Language Film (West, East, South, North & Central Africa)
- Best Movie
- Step 5: Allocate Your Votes
You can cast up to 100 votes per platform.
Distribute your votes across multiple nominees or go all-in on your top favourites, it’s your call.
Step 6: Submit Your Vote
Click “Vote” to submit, and your votes will be counted immediately.
Important Things to Remember
- Voting is free (data charges may apply)
- Only selected categories are open to public voting
- Voting closes on April 26, 2026
- Late votes will not be counted
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is more than just an awards show, it’s a celebration of African storytelling shaped by both industry experts and fans like you.
So don’t just watch, vote, support your favourites, and be part of the moment.
Entertainment
Press Play on Nostalgia: Papa Ajasco, Superstory and More Return on GOtv
There was a time when Sunday evenings meant one thing: everyone gathered in the living room, eyes glued to the TV, waiting for Superstory to begin. It wasn’t just another show, it was a ritual. Phones were put aside, dinner was timed perfectly, and conversations paused the moment that familiar theme song came on. For many families, it became a tradition, a shared experience that brought laughter, suspense, and lessons that lingered long after the credits rolled.That same feeling, that warm wave of nostalgia, is exactly what WAP TV is keeping alive.With a lineup of timeless classics like Superstory, Akpan and Oduma, Ikebe Super, Papa Ajasco and Company, and Turtle Taido Game Show, the channel isn’t just airing old content, it’s reopening a window into moments that defined childhood for so many Nigerians. These are the shows that shaped humour, created inside jokes, and introduced characters that felt like extended family.Papa Ajasco and Company gave us exaggerated comedy that somehow always reflected real-life situations, while Akpan and Oduma delivered a unique blend of streetwise humour and unforgettable chemistry. Ikebe Super pushed boundaries with its bold, comedic storytelling, and Turtle Taido Game Show brought a playful, competitive energy that had everyone shouting answers from their seats at home.But beyond the laughter, what makes these shows special is the feeling they carry. Watching them again isn’t just entertainment, it’s memory. It’s being transported back to simpler times, when the biggest decision was where to sit in the living room and who controlled the remote.In a world where content moves fast and trends change even faster, there’s something comforting about returning to the stories that once brought everyone together. WAP TV understands that nostalgia isn’t just about the past, it’s about connection. And by bringing these classics back to our screens, they’re giving a new generation a chance to experience that same magic, while reminding others of where it all started.To catch up with all these shows and more, tune in to WAP TV on GOtv Channel 129, where the memories live on and the laughter never really leaves.To subscribe, upgrade, or reconnect, download the MyGOtv App or dial *288#. For catch-up and on-the-go viewing, download the GOtv Stream App and watch your favourite shows anytime, anywhere.
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