Jason Njoku (born 1983) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of iROKOtv, Africa's largest online streaming platform for Nollywood content. Under his leadership, iROKOtv has distributed thousands of Nigerian films globally, making Nollywood accessible to millions of viewers worldwide. The platform has raised over $40 million in funding and has become a symbol of African digital content distribution, transforming how African entertainment reaches global audiences.


IROKOTV REVOLUTION:
Njoku founded iROKOtv in 2010, recognizing the opportunity to digitize and distribute Nollywood content globally. Starting with a small collection of films, the platform grew to become the largest library of Nollywood content in the world, with thousands of films and TV series. iROKOtv made Nigerian films accessible to the global African diaspora and international audiences, transforming Nollywood from a local industry to a global phenomenon.

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION:
Under Njoku's leadership, iROKOtv expanded beyond streaming to become a comprehensive content distribution platform. The company established partnerships with major platforms including YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, bringing Nollywood content to mainstream international audiences. This expansion significantly increased revenue opportunities for Nollywood producers and actors, contributing to the industry's growth.

INVESTMENT AND SCALE:
iROKOtv raised over $40 million from international investors including Tiger Global, Kinnevik, and Canal+, demonstrating global confidence in African digital content. The platform serves millions of users across Africa, Europe, and the Americas, making it one of Africa's most successful digital media companies. Njoku's success proved that African content could attract significant international investment.

NOLLYWOOD INDUSTRY IMPACT:
iROKOtv's success transformed the Nollywood industry by providing a legitimate distribution channel that generated revenue for producers. Before iROKOtv, piracy was rampant, and producers struggled to monetize their content. The platform created a sustainable revenue model, encouraging investment in higher-quality productions and contributing to Nollywood's evolution into a more professional industry.

ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM:
Beyond iROKOtv, Njoku has been an active investor and mentor in Nigeria's startup ecosystem. He co-founded Spark, an early-stage investment fund that has backed numerous Nigerian startups. His success has inspired other entrepreneurs to build digital platforms for African content and services, contributing to the growth of Nigeria's technology ecosystem.

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION:
iROKOtv was among the first African companies to successfully implement streaming video technology at scale, overcoming challenges including limited internet infrastructure and payment systems. Njoku's technical innovations in content delivery and payment processing have been adopted by other African media companies, advancing the continent's digital media capabilities.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION:
Njoku's achievements have been recognized internationally. He has been featured in major publications including Forbes, The Guardian, and TechCrunch. iROKOtv has won numerous awards including the CNBC Africa Disruptor Award. Njoku's success story has become a case study in African entrepreneurship and digital content distribution.

LEGACY AND INFLUENCE:
Jason Njoku's legacy is measured in the millions of viewers who can now access Nollywood content legally and the thousands of producers and actors who benefit from legitimate distribution. He demonstrated that African content could be successfully distributed globally through technology, inspiring a generation of African media entrepreneurs. His combination of entrepreneurship, technology, and content distribution has transformed African digital media.

FAST FACTS:
- Born 1983 in Nigeria.
- Education: University of Manchester, UK (Chemistry).
- Key Achievement: Founded iROKOtv, Africa's largest Nollywood streaming platform.
- Funding: Raised over $40 million from international investors.
- Impact: Distributed thousands of Nollywood films to millions of viewers globally.
- Recognition: Featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, CNBC Africa Disruptor Award.
- Other Ventures: Co-founder of Spark investment fund.
- Notable: Transformed Nollywood from local industry to global phenomenon.