Type of business Private Founded Lagos, Nigeria in 2010 Country of origin Nigeria | Available in English Headquarters Lagos, Nigeria. Owner theMedia 360 Company | |
9janimi Channel is a web/mobile-based Music and Movies streaming service serving a hybrid of paid and free contents to users. The service was launched in 2010 by Nigerian startup theMedia 360 Company Ltd. Its primary content is Afro pop music.
Contents
The service is mainly music and movie streaming. There are two subscription tiers: The Freemium (free) and Premium (paid) offerings. The service is available on Web and via mobile apps.
The channel will pay royalties to artists. The service allows artists keep 75% of their songs proceeds through its Fair Trade Streaming agreement.
9janimi is a Yoruba phrase, which means "I’m a Nigerian".
History
9janimi Channel was established in 2010 in Lagos, Nigeria by Soltesh Iyere. The service received substantial funding in early 2013 by theMedia 360 Company Limited. To further assist in the expansion of the streaming service in Africa, they've also partnered with Bashro Beats in the United Kingdom to deliver services to Nigerians there. The Channel was formerly an online compendium of hip hop news, gossip and top-ten music charts. With singer-songwriter Halle Mordu and Model Idia Aisien are its brand ambassadors.
Awards and nominations
Nominated - New Media Broad Awards 2014