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WAPTV to Broadcast Hit Indian Series 'Rajjo'

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • WAPTV, a Nigerian entertainment channel, will be the first in the country to broadcast the Indian romantic drama series 'Rajjo'.
  • The series features an aspiring athlete named Rajjo whose mother opposes her dreams due to a dark past.
  • 'Rajjo' will air Mondays to Fridays starting September 7, 2026, with multiple broadcast times and worldwide streaming options.

WAPTV, Nigeria's Family Entertainment Channel, is set to make broadcasting history by becoming the first TV channel in the country to air the popular Indian romantic drama series, 'Rajjo'. This strategic move aims to solidify WAPTV's position in the competitive broadcasting landscape by offering premium programming to its vast global audience.

The series centers on Rajjo, an aspiring athlete from Uttarakhand, whose dreams are met with resistance from her mother, Manorama, due to a hidden past. The drama is fully dubbed and subtitled in English, making it accessible to a wider audience.

In the ever-rising competitive world of broadcasting, as each TV Channel must stay on top of its game to keep eyeballs fixated on their screens.

โ€” WAPTV ManagementThe management of WAPTV explained their strategy for maintaining a leading position in the broadcasting industry.

Wale Adenuga Jnr, Director of WAPTV, expressed his delight at acquiring the broadcast rights after a lengthy pursuit. He stated that 'Rajjo' aligns perfectly with WAPTV's commitment to providing wholesome, family-friendly entertainment that captivates viewers on both television and mobile platforms.

'Rajjo' is scheduled to premiere on September 7, 2026. Viewers can tune in Mondays to Fridays at 10 a.m., with a repeat broadcast at 9 p.m. Omnibus editions will be available on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. The channel is accessible on DStv 262, StarTimes 116, GOtv 129, and FreeTV 751. WAPTV also offers worldwide streaming through apps available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store.

After years of painstakingly pursuing the broadcast licence of the hit show, โ€˜Rajjoโ€™, we were delighted when we acquired the rights, as the series is tailor-fitted to our core values at WAPTV, to provide wholesome, family-friendly entertainment that will keep our audiences glued to their screens, both TV and Mobile.

โ€” Wale Adenuga JnrThe Director of WAPTV expressed his excitement about acquiring the rights to broadcast the Indian series 'Rajjo'.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.