Busola Tejumola has broken through barriers in a historic way by becoming the first female Nigerian to be appointed to a position in the esteemed International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS). She now stands at the pinnacle of the television industry thanks to this incredible achievement, which deserves praise and acknowledgement.
Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content at Multichoice, has now become one of the distinguished members of IATAS, the organisation in charge of hosting the highly regarded International Emmy Awards. These honours celebrate outstanding accomplishments in the television business, both domestically and internationally.
Tejumola has a distinguished history in the world of film and television awards, having contributed significantly to occasions like the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA), Big Brother Naija, and new television shows like “Masquerades of Aniedo”, “Chronicles”, “Refuge” and the much-discussed “Slum King.”
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Her induction into the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a huge accomplishment because this esteemed organisation is made up of 800 global media and entertainment executives from around the world who are all passionate about advancing the art and science of television.
Notably, Busola Tejumola becomes the first female Nigerian to be elected into the academy and joins an elite group of her countrymen. John Momoh, CEO of Channels TV; Taj Adepetu, CEO of Media Conglomerate – Group8; Moses Babatope, Executive Director of FilmOne Entertainment; Femi Odugbemi, Executive Producer of Zuri24 Media; and John Ugbe, CEO of West Africa MultiChoice, are among her fellow Nigerian members.
The television industry and the Nigerian film industry are looking forward to the historic addition and its impact as the January 15, 2024, Emmy Awards approach. Busola Tejumola’s accomplishment not only reflects her success but also holds the promise of further elevating the Nigerian entertainment industry on the global stage.
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