Major moves: Olamide and Diamond Platnumz set up their own TV and radio stations

To mark and celebrate his birthday on Thursday, March 15, Nigerian rapper Olamide took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his own Television Station, VOTS (Voice of the Streets).

9am sharp ?? #WobeyWay #VOTS

A post shared by Olamide Adedeji (@baddosneh) on Mar 14, 2018 at 5:01pm PDT

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“It’s been all joy and blessings for me since I started my journey to being the man I dreamt to be. Though I had a lot of hurdles and setbacks, I kept moving because I was certain of what was inside of me. Today is another special day marking the beginning of another special year in my life and I also have the privilege of owning a T.V station that would change the face of entertainment in Africa. As one of the first African entrepreneurs to own a channel, I am giving out 100 decoders (PLAY TV) to the first 100 people to get to PLAY TV’s premise today. Each decoder comes with a fully paid one-year subscription to say thank you for standing by me. Thank you for your love and support. We shall celebrate more greatness.”

In another post, the award-winning rapper, also known as “Baddo” dedicated his TV station to his family, fans and day ones.

“I dedicate this television station to my late mum and dad. Thanks for letting me chase my dream .also to my son Batifèori maximiliano adedeji when I look up in the sky I ask myself why am I trying to live if I’m just living to die,but when I look down I see the answer. Thanks for making me a better man. This is also for the day ones who’s been supporting ruthlessly through the thick and thin,those who believed in me when I didn’t even have an idea how far i’d go in this journey.this is also an harbinger for every ghetto kid that you can be anything and achieve anything long as you put your mind to it and work toward it.this is for the YBNL fans and TEAM BADDOSNEH I promise never to make you regret supporting me. More great stuff to come,on my honor ??. Let’s all welcome our brand new baby”VOTS(voice of the street)”our television,my television,your television… be heard …..@votstvng is only available on PLAY satellite tv transmitter . Just 1k monthly subscription and you have access to 124 channels ??. Update !!!! #VOTS”

I dedicate this television station to my late mum and dad. Thanks for letting me chase my dream .also to my son Batifèori maximiliano adedeji when I look up in the sky I ask myself why am I trying to live if I’m just living to die,but when I look down I see the answer. Thanks for making me a better man. This is also for the day ones who’s been supporting ruthlessly through the thick and thin,those who believed in me when I didn’t even have an idea how far i’d go in this journey.this is also an harbinger for every ghetto kid that you can be anything and achieve anything long as you put your mind to it and work toward it.this is for the YBNL fans and TEAM BADDOSNEH I promise never to make you regret supporting me. More great stuff to come,on my honor ??. Let’s all welcome our brand new baby”VOTS(voice of the street)”our television,my television,your television… be heard …..@votstvng is only available on PLAY satellite tv transmitter . Just 1k monthly subscription and you have access to 124 channels ??. Update !!!! #VOTS

A post shared by Olamide Adedeji (@baddosneh) on Mar 14, 2018 at 5:20pm PDT

The “Science Student” rapper joins a small list of African musicians who have broken barriers and delved into the media business. Tanzania’s biggest music export Diamond Platnumz also just recently opened his own TV and radio station named Wasafi TV and Wasafi FM respectively.

Today we were offically handed broadcasting license for @wasafitv and @wasafifm by the Minister of Information, Culture, Tourism and Sports Zanzibar, Hon. Rashid Ali Juma. Many thanks to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the entire government of United Republic of Tanzania as a whole… Our president Hon. Dr John Pombe Magufuli & hon. Dr. Ali Mohammed Shein along with the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Rashid Ali Juma & Harrison Mwakyembe. Our goal is to create jobs for our journalists who are yet to be employed…. to appreciate that without them today we would not be here…. but also joint collaboration with our country Media in developing new talent from the streets in art, sports and Culture industry …. (Leo tulikabidhiwa Rasmi Leseni ya @wasafitv na @wasafifm na Mh Waziri wa Habari, Tamaduni , Utalii na Michezo Zanzibar mh Rashid Ali Juma…..Shukran Nyingi ziifikie Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar na Jamuhuri nzima ya Muungano wa Tanzania… Ma raisi wetu pendwa Dr John Pombe Magufuli & Dr Ali Mohammed Shein pamoja na Mawaziri wa Habari Tamaduni na Michezo Mh Rashid Ali Juma & Harrison Mwakiyembe….Tamanio letu ni kutengeneza nyanja za Ajira kwa nduguzetu wenye Taaluma za Habari na Utangazaji ambao pengine hawajapata nafasi bado….kwa kuthamini kuwa, bila wao leo hii sisi tusingekuwepo….lakini pia Pamoja kushirikiana na Media zetu nchi Kuendeleza kunyanyua Vipaji toka mitaani na Tasnia nzima ya Sanaa, Michezo na Tamaduni…. ) #HiiNiYetuSote

A post shared by Chibu Dangote (@diamondplatnumz) on Feb 26, 2018 at 9:12am PST

Wishing both superstars the very best of luck in their new business venture!