Gala Times Launches Free Global Platform To Connect Events, Media, Businesses And Cultures

Gala Times, a new global event technology, media and entertainment platform, was on Saturday launched in Abuja with a free-to-use digital ecosystem designed to connect event organisers, businesses, creators and audiences across international markets.

Developed by Azariah Management Group (AMG), the platform integrates event management, online ticketing, event discovery, advertising, social networking, digital publishing, podcasts, news and lifestyle content within a single digital environment.

Founded by Joseph Ibeh and Chiffon Watkins, Gala Times aims to make event technology more accessible while creating opportunities for businesses, organisers, creative professionals and audiences to connect across geographical boundaries.

The founders said the platform was built on the vision of making event technology accessible, practical and beneficial to individuals and organisations, regardless of their size or location.

Unlike conventional platforms focused primarily on ticket sales, Gala Times is designed to support the entire event experience, from planning and promotion to registration, audience engagement and post-event interaction.

Its services cater to various activities, including international conferences, concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions, festivals, weddings, corporate meetings, academic summits, sporting competitions and cultural celebrations.

Although free to use, the platform may apply transaction-processing charges and fees for optional commercial services.

Through its event management system, organisers can create and showcase events, manage registrations, attract attendees and promote their activities to wider audiences.

The platform also seeks to provide greater visibility for businesses and service providers operating within the events industry, including hospitality operators, photographers, filmmakers, designers, entertainers, caterers and marketing professionals.

A major component of the ecosystem is Gala Mate, a social discovery and event companion feature designed to connect users before, during and after events.

The feature supports messaging, voice notes, event-location sharing, digital business cards and ticket gifting, providing opportunities for users to develop personal and professional relationships beyond physical gatherings.

Beyond event technology, Gala Times is expanding into media and entertainment through Gala Times Podcast, Gala Times News and Gala Times Magazine.

Gala Times Podcast, also known as Gala Times Pod, will provide a platform for conversations with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, educators, investors, athletes, designers, policymakers, artists and other influential personalities.

Its coverage will span leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, technology, fashion, sports, health and wellness, entertainment, culture, academia and international development.

The podcast will explore the experiences, ideas and challenges shaping different industries through interviews, video podcasts, documentary-style conversations and multimedia storytelling.

Gala Times News will focus on events, entertainment, fashion, business, celebrity lifestyles, cultural developments and emerging trends across the creative industries.

Its magazine arm will complement the news platform with personality profiles, interviews, lifestyle features and visual stories highlighting creativity, leadership, excellence and cultural influence.

The media platforms are expected to extend the visibility of events beyond their scheduled dates by generating continued publicity, conversations and opportunities for international exposure.

The platform is supported by an international team of professionals with expertise in broadcasting, filmmaking, investment, technology, business development and multimedia production.

Its leadership includes Vice President Dan Akinlolu, an international broadcaster, filmmaker, media entrepreneur and creative technology strategist with more than 15 years of experience across film, television and digital media.

His professional background includes work associated with MultiChoice and M-Net, alongside creative ventures involving film production, content development and emerging media technologies.

Stanley Chukwu serves as Investment Director, contributing to investment strategy, capital development and international growth opportunities.

The technology team is led by Taiwo Dele, working alongside Osmond Ugbodaga and other technical professionals.

Other members of the international team include Aishat Jimoh, Edgar Collingwood-Williams, Mary Ijeoma Chiazor, Lydia and Caroline Kairos, alongside other collaborators supporting the platform’s operations and expansion.

A UK-based team member, Joseph, also supports multimedia and podcast production.

With its international outlook, Gala Times is targeting audiences across the United States, United Kingdom, Africa and other global markets, particularly within the growing cross-border events, diaspora, cultural and business networking sectors.

Its advertising system will enable businesses to submit promotional campaigns for administrative review and approval before publication, providing another channel for brand visibility and commercial engagement.

Gala Times is a technology initiative of Azariah Management Group, a strategic consulting, technology development and business innovation company focused on digital transformation, commercialisation, project management and business development.

The company says the platform reflects its broader ambition to develop practical digital solutions that connect technology with enterprise growth, cultural exchange and economic opportunities.

For founders Ibeh and Watkins, the ambition extends beyond creating another event website to building an international ecosystem where events generate business opportunities, media amplifies voices, technology strengthens relationships and cultures reach wider audiences.

The platform is now accessible through www.galatimes.com.