Glo, CNN celebrate 15 years partnership on African Voices
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, and global news medium, Cable News Network (CNN), have celebrated 15 years of partnership on the sponsorship of the highly acclaimed programme, African Voices, sponsored by the telecoms firms.
At an event held recently at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, to mark the milestone where a special edition of the weekly magazine show was taped, Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), Phil Nelson, commended Globacom for the “strong partnership that allows CNN to go places others won’t go”.
Nelson, who welcomed guests to the event, disclosed that African Voices, sponsored by Globacom, has over the years featured well known voices and rising stars. One of them is Larry Madowo who now anchors African Voices and who was present at the event and hosted the special taping of the show in front of a live audience.
African Voices Changemakers, one of CNN’s longest-running and most successful series, tells the stories of the continent’s thought-leaders, creatives, athletes, and entertainers who are at the forefront of change across Africa.Related News
Nelson also noted that “15 years of programming is a huge landmark and I’m pleased to celebrate it in Lagos with our longstanding commercial partners at Globacom. This anniversary event for African Voices reaffirms CNN’s commitment to the series and to showcasing the richness, diversity, and dynamism of Africa on the global stage.”
Ashok Israni, Globacom’s Chief Marketing Director, who also spoke at the event, noted that African Voices has amplified voices that might otherwise have remained unheard, bringing to light the remarkable achievements of African entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, sportsmen and sportswomen, all of whom are changemakers.
“This sponsorship is more than just brand alignment; it has been a profound expression of our shared commitment to the transformative power of storytelling,” he stated.
Dignitaries at the event included Mrs. Bella Disu, Globacom EVC, who represented the Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., Mr. Phil Nelson, CNNIC EVP, Mrs. Omolola Akpata-Owolabi, MD of OJ&T, Country Representatives of CNN, among other artistes and distinguished guests.
