Jason Njoku wins Entrepreneur of the Year for Technology at the Future Awards, Nigeria

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Jason Njoku, CEO and Founder of iROKO Partners has won the acclaimed title of Entrepreneur of the Year [Technology] at the 2012 Future Awards, held at Port Harcourt, Nigeria on Sunday 26 August.

 

The Awards recognize leading young entrepreneurs and leaders from the worlds of media, science & technology, entertainment, agriculture, government and business in Nigeria. On receiving his award for Entrepreneur of the year [Technology],?Njoku?says: ?It?s an incredible honour to be recognized by the Future Awards. This award isn?t just for me ? it?s for the entire iROKO Partners Team ? the company simply wouldn?t exist without their input, expertise and, ultimately, passion. I?d also like to commend and congratulate my fellow nominees ? there was very strong competition for this and the list of names on it is a true testament to the level of hard work, raw energy and talent coming out of Nigeria at the moment.?

 

Njoku heads iROKO Partners, the world?s largest online distributor of African entertainment. Since its launch in 2010, the company has registered over 4.5 million unique visits from lovers of African entertainment in over 150 countries around the world, across its three platforms,?iROKOtv,?iROKING?and?iROKtv, as well as on its YouTube channels. In July 2012, iROKOtv+ was launched ? a subscription service where viewers can access brand new Nollywood movies in HD for only $5 a month.

 

The Future Project (TFP) is a social enterprise/change communications firm affiliated to Red Media Group that is set up based on a strong, practical commitment to human and capital development, especially in Nigeria. It is also committed to finding effective and innovative ways of addressing social issues. It has become one of the most respected private sector-driven development platforms with a history of verifiable impact, including in under-privileged and grassroots communities.

 

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