DigiConverge, a one-stop digital convergence platform that provides fit-for-purpose services in e-broadcasting and global content syndication has launched operations in Africa, starting with Nigeria.
The platform which has the Federal Government support, signed the partnership deal for Africa with the Viva Entertainment Group Inc. US to bridge the gap between Hollywood and Nollywood through effective collaborations and broadcast of original and exclusive African movies on the Flikontv Channel.
Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, said the newly launched Digiconverge is an example of Africa being a producer and not just a consumer of technology products.
Osinbajo stated this in his keynote address during the virtual launch of the platform, through the special assistant on innovation, Office of the President, lfe Adebayo, with the theme “unlocking the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution”.
He expressed confidence that Nigeria, and by extension Africa, can be put on the right path to harnessing the opportunities that the fourth industrial revolution presents.
“We need to ensure that as government, we support initiatives like DigiConverge, and create opportunities, develop policies to protect intellectual property, and ensure adequate funding sources for research and innovation for continuous product improvement.
“The dedication of groups like the team at Digiconverge reinforces my belief. I implore us all, government, private sector, and academia, to work together to maximise these opportunities,” he said.
Celestine Achi, founder and CEO of DigiConverge, said the platform is an indigenous aII-in-one digital convergence platform that provides fit-for-all purpose services in e-broadcasting, global content syndication, media intelligence and virtual business support.
According to Achi, DigiConverge offers a wide range of services that ensures business sustainability through cutting edge technology.
He listed other solutions under DigiConverge as DigiBlastream- best for virtual studio, virtual meeting, virtual learning and live streaming; DigiGbedu- a music streaming platform on over 200 global platforms including amazon, Spotify, deezer and more.
