Ayo Makun, a comedian better
known AY, has queried DSTV, South Africa’s broadcast satellite service, for
moving NTA, a national TV in Nigeria, to channel 419.
Figure 419 has long been used in
Nigeria to make reference to advanced fee scam, where fraudulent individuals
promise victims a significant sum of money in return for a small up-front
payment.
AY took to his Twitter page on
Wednesday to make the observation while querying DSTV as to whether the
reshuffle, which also placed Channels TV on number 420, was an attempt “to send
a message.”
Good morning folks. So some have noticed the recent reshuffle on the DSTV bouquet. Our very own National and official TV station, NTA is now on channel 419. Was this delebrate or what? Is someone trying to send a message, or plain coincidence.— AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) August 5, 2020
“Good morning folks. So some have
noticed the recent reshuffle on the DSTV bouquet. Our very own National and
official TV station, NTA is now on channel 419.”
NTA had earlier come under
criticism over its coverage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers
between the country’s men football team and their Republic of Benin
counterparts.
In response to AY’s tweet, a fan
took a hit at the South African firm, writing: “Why should they use 419 of all
numbers? NTA is the largest television network in Africa, so they ought to be
careful.”
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