In what seems like a show of intent,
the management of V-Channel (channel 221 on Startimes) have engaged the services of popular blogger
and media personality, Sheifunmi Yusuf.
Sheifunmi is best known for covering gossip
posts on celebrities, actors, musicians and other famous faces. He is also
known for featuring upcoming artistes from different parts of the world,
interviewing celebrities from Hollywood but recently has been interviewing
Nigerian artistes and updates on recent music, movies and other showbiz events.
Sheifunmi was the official live feed blogger for the MTV Music Awards 2010, Hip
Hop World Awards 2010/2012 and the Social Media Officer/On Air personality for
Nigerian Idol Diaries.
He attempted a career as an actor in
high school, before his blogging career, he started off as a radio host on
Babcock University FM, hosting Nigerian Universities radio show (RED ALERT),
while he was doing his internet show "SHEI FUNMI SHOW" on YouTube
with over a thousand subscribers. Majoring in English and Creative Arts in
Babcock University till he moved to the United States to major in Media Arts, his
blogging career started off as a gossip for Babcock University activities not
excluding other Universities and the Media.
V-Channel, a spanking new
entertainment channel airing on Channel 221 on Cable TV, Startimes, aims at
changing the phase of the entertainment world, with its diverse and exclusive
packages.
Other presenters on V-Channel are Annabel,
Bridget, April, Oyinda, Zerziya, Perpetua, Papasam, , Speens, Jude and Chemist
boy.
In a quick chat with him, Shei said
“Entertainment is my life. I eat, drink and sleep anything entertainment. I’m
excited to be a part of the V-Channel crew, and all I will say for now is,
expect the best”.
Sola Fajobi, CEO of V-Channel, says:
“V-Channel (Channel 221 on Startimes) is aimed at delivering credible
alternative and varieties. The world becomes more enjoyable and worth living
when you have assorted alternatives. It is an entertainment platform targeted
at youths. It’s a blend of fresh African movies, drama series, celebrity
lifestyle shows, fashion & style, reality TV shows, kiddies’ programmes,
comedy, musical content, game shows and other exciting television experiences.”
Lately, the Channel unveiled its brand new
programmes namely: No shaking, Spotlight, V-Breakfast, Fashion style, Ladies
first, Excite on Red carpet moments, and Excite on TV.
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