{{Short description|Nigerian web-based channel}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=October 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox TV channel | name = Ndani TV | logo = Ndani TV logo.png | country = Nigeria | area = Worldwide | headquarters = Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria | language = English | owner = Guaranty Trust Bank | founder = GT Bank | launch_date = 2012 | website = https://ndani.tv | online_serv_1 = YouTube | online_chan_1 = Ndani TV }}
'''Ndani TV''' is a web-based channel owned by GTBank.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Reuters Archive Licensing|url=https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/227303|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Reuters Archive Licensing|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ekwealor|first=Victor|date=2015-11-19|title=5 popular non-music Nigerian brands on Youtube|url=https://techpoint.africa/2015/11/19/nigerian-brands-on-youtube/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Techpoint Africa|language=en-US}}</ref>
== History == alt=An old NdaniTV logo used till 2023.|thumb|The old NdaniTV logo (—2012—2023) Ndani TV was established in 2012 by GTBank to offer both entertainment and informative content in order to attract a youthful customer base.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> It was the first online video content vehicle launched by a Nigerian bank and has grown into a media company.<ref name=":1" /> Since its launch, Ndani TV gained traction with productions such as Frank Donga's ''The Interview'', ''Skinny Girl in Transit'' and the ''Ndani TGIF show''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2015-12-09|title=The Rise of Video Content Marketing Among Nigerian Banks|url=https://techcabal.com/2015/12/09/the-rise-of-video-content-marketing-among-nigerian-banks/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=TechCabal|language=en-US}}</ref>
NdaniTV's YouTube channel has over 107 million views and over 519,000 subscribers as of January 2023.<ref name=":0" />
Ndani TV offers its audience an insider's look at the African continent, Hence the name 'Ndani' which is a Swahili word for 'Inside.'<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Ndani Shorts is a series of short films Ndani TV will be putting out quarterly. The debut entry titled Frost Bite starring Folu Ogunkeye will be out on the 29th of April, 2014. {{!}} Encomium Magazine|date=24 April 2014 |url=https://encomium.ng/say-hello-to-ndani-shorts-ndani-tv-launches-short-films-series-with-frost-bite/|access-date=2021-02-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-14|title=NdaniTV is killing the Nigerian Youtube game|url=https://www.morebranches.com/ndanitv-is-killing-the-nigerian-youtube-game/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=MoreBranches|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Productions ==
=== TV shows === *''37 Questions'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|title=WATCH Tania Omotayo Answer "37 Questions" on Ndani TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/07/omotayo-37-questions-on-ndani-tv/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=www.bellanaija.com|date=17 July 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref> *''Afrocity'' <ref>{{Cite news|last=Nwogu|first=Precious|date=2021-04-27|title=Here's a first-look at Ndani TV's new limited series 'Afrocity'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/heres-a-first-look-at-ndani-tvs-new-limited-series-afrocity/hb44lel|access-date=2021-05-04|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> *''Fashion Insider'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2019-03-04|title=NdaniTV unveils Sika Osei as New Host for Fashion Insider|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/03/fashion-insider-host-sika-osei/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> *''Game On'' <ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-12-04|title=NdaniTV reveals the cast for its new web series Game On|url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/ndanitv-reveals-the-cast-for-its-new-web-series-game-on/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=The Guardian|language=en-US|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213091240/https://editor.guardian.ng/life/ndanitv-reveals-the-cast-for-its-new-web-series-game-on/|url-status=dead}}</ref> * ''Gidi Up'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Reinvented|first=Nollywood|date=2014-08-21|title=Nollywood Reinvented: Review of Ndani TV's Gidi Up Season II|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/08/nollywood-reinvented-review-of-ndani-tvs-gidi-up-season-ii/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> *''Lagos Big Boy'' <ref>{{Cite news|date=2017-07-18|title=Ndani TV's "Lagos Big Boy" is dead on arrival|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/pulse-series-review-ndani-tvs-lagos-big-boy-is-dead-on-arrival/fpgz6nm|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref> *''Ndani Real Talk'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=2020-10-06|title=Alex, Seyi Awolowo & Bally talk Life after #BBNaija on this Episode of Ndani "Real Talk"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/10/ndani-real-talk-tomike-adeoye/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Ndani Sessions'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Tv|first=Bn|date=2020-07-17|title=Praiz's Performance of "Madu" on Ndani Sessions is so Amazing|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/07/praiz-ndani-sessions/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Ndani TGIF Show'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Tv|first=Bn|date=2021-01-22|title=Peruzzi & Liya make a Hilarious Pair on this Episode of Ndani TGIF Show|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/01/ndani-tgif-show-peruzzi-liya/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> *''Phases'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=nollywoodreinvented|date=2019-12-05|title=The Many Phases of Watching The Ndani TV Webseries #PHASES|url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2019/12/phases-series-review.html|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Nollywood Reinvented|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Ratings'' <ref>{{Cite news|title=Ndani TV debuts new series 'Ratings'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/ndani-tv-debuts-new-series-ratings/bmzjk8t.amp|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|date=19 February 2021 }}</ref> *''Rumor Has It'' <ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-03-08|title="Rumour Has It": New Cast, New Storyline?|url=https://guardian.ng/life/film/rumour-has-it-new-cast-new-storyline/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=The Guardian|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Skinny Girl in Transit'' <ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-23|title=How 'Skinny Girl In Transit' is tackling social issues Nigerian women face|url=https://thenativemag.com/communities/how-ndani-tvs-skinny-girl-in-transit-deals-with-social-issues/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=The Native|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''The Interview'' * ''The Juice'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Tv|first=Bn|date=2020-11-11|title="A Better Time", Relationships & Future Plans – Davido tells it all on this Episode of Ndani TV's "The Juice"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/11/bolanle-davido-the-juice/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> *''The Mix'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Okechukwu|first=Daniel|date=2019-09-09|title=Di'ja Talks Di'Ja EP and Musical Journey on NdaniTV's The Mix|url=https://culturecustodian.com/dija-talks-dija-ep-and-musical-journey-on-ndanitvs-the-mix/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)|language=en-US}}</ref> === Ndani Shorts ===
* ''Frost Bite'' <ref name=":2" /> * ''FRACTURED'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Tv|first=Bn|date=2019-12-26|title=Introducing "Fractured," Ndani TV's New Short Film Starring Eku Edewor, Karibi Fubara & Toyin Alausa {{!}} WATCH|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/12/fractured-ndani-tv-short-film/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''The Housewife'' <ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-21|title=The House Wife: Watch Short Film By Ndani TV|url=https://www.blanckdigital.com/the-house-wife-watch-short-film-by-ndani-tv/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Blanck Digital|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
=== ''Oga Pastor'' Controversy === After 3 episodes aired, it was noted that NdaniTV took down ''Oga Pastor, a'' series about the life of a pastor balancing personal issues, scandals and church responsibilities. This occurred in the midst of sexual assault allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and led to speculation of the take down being related to the situation. Ndani TV did not issue an official statement.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adeowu|first=Azeeza|date=2019-07-04|title=NdaniTV Takes Down TV Series, 'Oga Pastor' After Rape Allegations Against Pastor Fatoyinbo|url=https://allnigeriainfo.ng/ndani-tv-takes-down-tv-series-oga-pastor-in-the-midst-of-allegations-against-pastor-fatoyinbo/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=AllNigeriaInfo|language=en-US|archive-date=15 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215065800/https://allnigeriainfo.ng/ndani-tv-takes-down-tv-series-oga-pastor-in-the-midst-of-allegations-against-pastor-fatoyinbo/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2019-07-05|title=Ndani pulls down OGA! Pastor|url=https://guardian.ng/life/ndani-pulls-down-oga-pastor/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=The Guardian|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Recognition == YouTube Creator Award for Entertainment in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://innovation-village.com/ndanitv-channels-tv-win-youtube-africa-creator-awards/|title= NdaniTV, Channels TV win at the YouTube Africa Creator awards |access-date=2021-02-26|website=innovation-village.com}}</ref>
== Gallery == <gallery> File:NdaniRealTalk S2E3 Expectations & Entitlement.png|Ndani Real Talk File:Tems on NdaniTV Sessions Jan 2019.jpg|Tems on NdaniTV Sessions File:Adeola Ariyo and Folu Storms on NdaniTV in S Africa (cropped).png|Adeola Ariyo and Folu Storms on NdaniTV in S/Africa File:Tosan Wiltshere & Lady Donli NdaniTV.png|Tosan Wiltshere & Lady Donli Ndani TGIF show File:Tolani sings Feb 2019 NdaniTV.png|Tolani and Reekado Banks on Ndani Sessions File:Mimi Onalaja and Ini Dima-Ikojie on TGIF NdaniTV in 2018.png|Mimi Onalaja and Ini Dima-Okojie on Ndani TGIF show File:Ngozi Nwosu in Skinny Girl I T.png|Ngozi Nwosu on Skinny girl in transit File:Skinny Girl in Transit Series 4 cc by sa advert (cropped).png|Skinny girl in transit season 4 poster </gallery> == See also ==
* Skinny Girl in Transit * Gidi Up * Jadesola Osiberu
== References == {{Reflist}}
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