Hey folks,
I saw the new MTN television commercial for the recently activated number portability scheme, for the first time, yesterday and I couldn't suppress a smile at some of the 'interesting' messages in it.

Here's a brief of my observations:

* Hafiz Oyetoro aka Saka, appears to be the ambassador for this campaign. He was popular with the Etisalat brand and it seemed his loyalty to that brand was unquestionable. In this commercial, he is systematically unveiled as he sings the theme song, with emphasis (to my mind) on 'I don port o... to MTN.' That definitely cracked me up. I'm certain his Etisalat days are over. I doubt we'll be seeing 'Saka' in any other adverts for Etisalat except to demonstrate how number portability enables him to 'dump' MTN 90 days later, due to unsatisfactory services (or contract terms). (hahaha)

* Next, judging by the speed with which advert was released, MTN takes the bull by the horns, confident that this scheme is more favourable to them than their competitors. I can't imagine how long they took to woo Mr. Saka for this one.

All in all, the TVC is hilarious.

Check out the video here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUVdnzC19oU.
Like someone commented, 'Saka sef don port. Wetin you dey wait for?' lol

Did you observe any other or similar nuances? Share.
Thanks

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Wetin konshine u....if saka like, make he port enter MTEL sef....me, I 4.ck.in Need a JOB

Interesting

ok

Highest bidder

Thank God for number portability.
we can now have the opportunity of dumping MTN for always taking and not giving

What a weak advert. MTN was in a hurry as usual. They know Etisalat is the preferred carrier right now...

Mtn ke?

Na airtel and etisalat go port customers pass jor.

irst to port

Lovely and @d same time hilarious..So Saka Sold out!!!Mayb Etisalat will go get Davido!!

If Saka actually did an advert for MTN, then thats too un professional. And i dont think his services will be needed by other firms in terms of adverts. I used to like him, but this act is just too bad. Bunch of back stabbers.

got to give it to MTN...this is a major coup....nice one

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did you guys notice his clothes was greenish when his back was showing and it was yellow when he turned around? straight up sticking it to Etisalat

LOLX

Saka dey vex oh. It's all about the Benjamins mehn.
Feeling the advert.

who cares.

Space booked

Saaaaaakaaa!

na MTN go lose customer pass oooo

Eze Promoe: This is not a minor issue looking from a businessman perspective. Saka betrayed etisalat as a whole by that, so i'll advice etisalat to go for a revenge and get Osuofia and Mama G to do the same.

when its all said and done, the celebrities will be the richer for it

i'm sure there would be a mad scrmable for advert spaces by lots of disgruntled Glo ambassadors

.in my professional opinion, i would rather be remain with eti dan be enslaved to mtn..... As for saka his's well on his way to make more millions after anoda 90 days..... He just went to perfect his etisalat deal.... F.ck mtn, dey are now ready to loose 25million customers within d next 6 months, i'll be loving dis....

Please how does this 'portability' works? Dont seem to understand it.

Must have paid him very well, when the sign "Switch to mtn" comes up the guy was really rocking it.

. I doubt we'll be seeing 'Saka' in any other adverts for Etisalat except to demonstrate how number portability enables him to 'dump' MTN 90 days later, due to unsatisfactory services (or contract terms). (hahaha)
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This would be so perfect!!!!!

Eze Promoe: This is not a minor issue looking from a businessman perspective. Saka betrayed etisalat as a whole by that, so i'll advice etisalat to go for a revenge and get Osuofia and Mama G to do the same.

I appreciate the concept but Etisalat should have matched the Money for money. Allowing your brand ambassador go else where at this critical time is not called for. This advert will have a psychological effect on a lot of low level users who only care about calling.