March 16, 2022

VONa Communications has become the largest shareholder at Global Village Extra, thereby necessitating a change of name at the organisation.

The website will hitherto change to voiceofnaija.ng, a shift from globalvillageextra.com, which followers and audience have been accustomed to for the past six years since operation kicked off.

VONa, which derives from Voice of Naija, is a new dispensation that is also a response to the yearnings of readers for more people-centered contents as well as the need to evolve with the media ecosystem, the management said in a statement on Tuesday.

It added in the statement by its Managing Director, Tay Olayemi: “Rest assured that this change births a new beginning in the annals of journalism practice in Nigeria, and across the globe.

“The management is now open to new partnerships, sponsorships and advert placements.

“Welcome to a new dispensation, welcome to the Voice of Naija where your voice is your power.”

Meanwhile, VONa Communications has officially appointed Damilare Okunola, formerly of Legit.ng, as its new Managing Editor with effect from April 1, 2022.

This move is part of the company’s rebranding process following its acquisition of Global Village Extra’s biggest shares in recent weeks.

Damilare brings his wealth of experience in the online media industry where he has worked as a news content editor, reporter, documentary journalist, and rising through the ranks to head Legit.ng’s video department in the last seven years.

He shall be heading a team of unique individuals in a quest to strategically position the company with a view to strengthening our position in the media sector.

A statement by the Management said: “We are pleased to announce that the multi-award winning journalist whose popularity and influence is acknowledged globally, resumes with us effectively from Friday, 1 April.”