The fans of the highly anticipated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? are to get ready for Series 2 themed ‘The Rebirth’ as a special event to unveil the sponsors and host of the TV game show has been announced.
The event is said to hold on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
The Sponsor and Host reveal event is hosted by UP, Nigeria’s top Payments & Financial Technology Company and Leaders in Digital Payments Innovation, in conjunction with BLK Hut Media, the show’s Nigerian producers under Sony Pictures’ license.
The purpose of the event, according to UP’s Managing Director, Agada Apochi, is to formally introduce the new sponsors and host for the program to the stakeholders and the public.
“We are sponsoring Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to entertain, educate and excite Nigerians. The return of WWTBAM is coming with a bang that would create lasting memories in the audience’s minds. It is going to keep them on the edge of their seats as new millionaires emerge from the show.”
While also speaking about the event, Hakeem Condotti, CEO, BLK HUT stated the company’s commitment to delivering creative and intelligent content for the people.
“As a company, BLK Hut desires to continuously deliver creative, intelligent, and professional content to the market for the people and partner brands; and in the production of a brand with Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’s stature, we are able to show our range and capacity to this effect.
“With lead sponsorship by UP, we are proud to bring international quality content right to our screens again in Nigeria, be it on TV, Digital, Cable, or Mobile. As part of the much-needed Covid relief that we all need as a nation, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series 2 – The Rebirth is here to entertain, educate and have viewers on the edge of their seats.”
The TV Game Show has recorded interesting moments over the years, such as when Aroma Ufodike won N10 million, amongst others.