REDTV has won the best online TV of the year at the 2022 GAGE Awards held over the weekend in Lagos.
The award came as a result of open online voting which saw REDTV top the list with other online television platforms including Accelerate TV, Channels TV, Ndani TV and Nevada Bridge TV, signifying the widespread acceptance of the YouTube channel.
Speaking while receiving the award, REDTV’s creative director, Obinna Okerekeocha said “We have UBA to thank for always supporting REDTV from inception. REDTV is committed to telling the best stories from Africa and empowering the next generation of young African content creators”.
According to the REDTV executive producer, Bola Atta, “REDTV’s content is diverse, modern and versatile, but also distinguishable. We want to continue to tell positive African stories in the most entertaining and informative manner.
“We also want to remain very conscious about adding value to this segment of the economy, focusing on employing young talents across Africa in the film industry.’
The 2022 edition of GAGE Awards themed, “Co-Create 2022”, which, according to the organisers, was proof of how much Africans can achieve together in the tech space by collaborating, celebrating distinguished individuals and brands who have utilised technology and the digital space remarkably and with high impact.
Proudly powered by the United Bank for Africa, REDTV aims to entertain and inform audiences through rich and engaging content that feature the very best of Africa focused on fashion, news, music, sports, drama, travel and much more.
REDTV is the home to award-winning content such as The Men’s Club(TMC), Unintentional, Mighty, Assistant Madam, RED Hot Topics, Inspector K, Our Best Friend’s Wedding, The Sauce, Boutique Hotel and Here and Now.
