Introduction
Imagine streaming a historic, 5-hour concert to over 120,000 live viewers without a single dropped frame, choppy visual, or audio glitch. This was the challenge and triumph of a leading Nigerian production team during the groundbreaking Seyi Vibez concert at Tafawa Balewa Square. The event featured the largest stage ever built in Nigeria, a 44-foot, 360° centerpiece that captivated 55,000 fans in attendance.
Meet the Production Powerhouse
The broadcast was engineered by a top-tier live production team in Nigeria, WE ARE LIVE, who is a full-service live production and broadcast company.
For this landmark project—the launch of Nigeria’s biggest stage for one of Africa’s most followed artists—they needed a reliable, all-in-one streaming solution that could handle the immense pressure of a national-scale broadcast. The key to their flawless broadcast? YoloBox Ultra.
The Setup: A Professional Streaming Workflow
“The goal was clear: deliver a seamless, multi-source, professional-grade stream to YouTube for over five hours. The YoloBox Ultra served as the central brain of the entire operation. Here’s how the setup was configured:
The flow is straightforward, The yolobox ultra is the brain of our entire setup. We receive a video mixdown input from an 8 channel video mixer, we re-processed sound from the FOH using our Rodecaster DUO and sent it into the Yolobox using the USBC. We pushed Graphics through a computer and chromated it on the yolobox as a layer overlay. Yolobox received them all. Added its sweetness , Network bonded and sent to Youtube for streaming.”
Why the YoloBox Ultra Was a “Game Changer”
The production team had extremely high praise for the device:
“I have specifically been pushing other live production enthusiasts to go with YoloBox. In fact, one of the biggest streamers in Nigeria was streaming that same night and unfortunately for him his stream was so messed up because of internet issues. All his large viewer base had to leave his channel and come to ours. YoloBox was really a game changer service-wise… views are hitting almost 200k as of this morning.”
Here are the key features that made the difference:
- Streaming Flexibility: The device effortlessly handled the complex multi-source input and delivered a flawless stream to a single, high-traffic destination (YouTube).
- Network Bonding: This was the critical feature that ensured zero dropped frames throughout the entire 5-hour broadcast, even when traditional internet connections failed others.
- Powerful Streaming Hub: With multiple HDMI and USB inputs, the Ultra accepted feeds from the video mixer, the Rodecaster Duo, and a graphics computer simultaneously, functioning as a compact yet powerful production studio.
- Built-In Enhancements: The ability to add chroma key overlays and graphics directly on the unit simplified the workflow and added a layer of professional polish to the stream.
Conclusion: Redefining Large-Scale Broadcasts in Nigeria
The Seyi Vibez concert was a benchmark for live streaming in the region. It proved that with the right streaming tech, production teams can deliver uninterrupted, high-quality broadcasts from any location, even under demanding conditions.
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Zoe is a member of the YoloLiv marketing team with a keen interest in the live streaming industry. Recently completing a Master’s in Media Management, she is dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of live streaming. She is actively learning to write insightful articles that share knowledge and trends in the industry.
