Multichoice Unveils Special Pop-Up Channel On Dstv, Gotv To Mark Holy Month Of Ramadan

In view of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Multichoice Nigeria has unveiled a dedicated Ramadan pop-up channel to cater for the spiritual needs of Muslim subscribers on DStv and GOtv throughout the period of Ramadan.

The Ramadan pop-up channel will broadcast only local Ramadan-related content which will be available to active subscribers on all DStv packages including DStv Now, as well as GOtv Plus and GOtv Max customers and will run from Sunday, 5 May till Tuesday, 4 June, the last day of the Holy Month.

With this special pop-up channel, subscribers will have access to Ramadan-focused lifestyle, movies, talk shows, music and kiddies’ programming. Similarly available on the Ramadan channel are the daily call to prayers, docu-series, cooking shows and programmes on the conduct and obligations of Muslims during Ramadan.

According to the Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr John Ugbe, the special pop-up channel will provide wholesome programmes and shows to strengthen the belief of the Muslim faith as well as entertain them throughout the Ramadan period.

“We are delighted to launch the Ramadan Pop up Channel, which is a platform carefully created to provide faith-nourishing television content for every member of the Muslim family, including the young ones. The month of Ramadan is an important one for Muslims worldwide, as it provides an opportunity for physical as well as spiritual purification through fasting, increase in worship and recitation of the Holy Quran. The Ramadan Pop up channel provides a platform for our subscribers to have access to programmes that increase their faith and trust in Allah,” he said.

Juliet Ekwebelam