Chima Joseph Ugo
| Chima Joseph Ugo | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 19, 2001 Edo State, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Igbinedion University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | Founding of Prime 9ja Online |
| 🌐 Website | prime9ja |
Chima Joseph Ugo (April 19, 2001)[1] is a Nigerian digital journalist, entrepreneur and media personality, best known as the founder and CEO of Prime 9ja Online. He is credited with establishing the first pidgin online newspaper in Nigeria[2], pioneering the use of pidgin language in digital journalism.[3][4]
Career[edit]
Founding of Prime 9ja Online[edit]
In 2016, Chima Joseph Ugo founded Prime 9ja Online, an innovative digital media platform focused on providing news and entertainment content to Nigerian audiences.[5] With a keen understanding of the digital landscape and the growing influence of social media, Ugo recognized the need for a platform that catered specifically to the pidgin-speaking population in Nigeria.[6][7]
Pioneering Pidgin Online Journalism[edit]
Under Ugo's leadership, Prime 9ja Online became the first online newspaper in Nigeria to fully embrace and utilize the pidgin language in its content.[2][8] This groundbreaking approach not only allowed for greater inclusivity and accessibility but also resonated with a wider audience,[9] making Prime 9ja Online a leading source of news and entertainment for Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Chima Joseph Ugo". Crunchbase. 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Eagle Online (2023-03-18). "First news website in Pidgin Language launches in Nigeria -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Prime 9ja Launches Online News In Pidgin". THEWILL NEWS MEDIA - Nigeria News, Nigeria Politics, Breaking News. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Prime 9ja Online Pidgin". Prime 9ja Online Pidgin. 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Prime 9ja Online". Prime 9ja Online. 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Pidgin English news blog, Prime 9ja Online launched". SundiataPost. 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Pidgin website launches in Nigeria". The Nation Newspaper. 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ Enwongo, Ating (2023-04-09). "Prime 9ja Launches Online News In Pidgin". The Whistler Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "First news website in Pidgin Language launches in Nigeria - NowExposed.com". 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Nigeria news". Stanford Libraries. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ "Prime 9ja Launches Online News In Pidgin". 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
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