Côte Ouest Audiovisuel, which has long supported the emergence of young filmmakers in French-speaking Africa, organized "MAKE IT SHORT: The Best Amateur Filmmaker Competition in French-speaking Africa," a contest to bring out new talent in nine countries in the region (Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Gabon, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cameroon,...
Sport News Africa launches a service dedicated to gaming
As announced a few weeks ago, Sport News Africa, launched in 2020, has announced plans to diversify its activities with three new services: content syndication, the creation of gaming platforms, TV content production Content production was the first service to be launched at the end of 2022 in collaboration with...
MAIDA, the new discovery from CÔTE OUEST, coming soon to A+
Côte Ouest Audiovisuel has just signed a contract with CANAL+ International for the distribution rights to the telenovela MAÏDA, a MULTICHOICE MOZAMBIQUE production. MAÏDA is a modern fairy tale that tells the story of the young and innocent Maïda, who leaves her parents and her life in the countryside to...
Who are the members of the jury for the upcoming FESPACO 2023?
The 28th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) will be held from February 25, 2023, to March 4, 2023, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Once again, the country of honest men will honor African cinema with the organization of FESPACO, well known for its supreme award,...
The new edition of the Luchon Festival 2023 will take place from January 31 to February 5.
Once again, the event will be an opportunity to reward French and French-language television productions. The aim? To promote television creativity in all its diversity and for the widest possible audience. This year, French-speaking Africa, and more specifically Ivory Coast, will be represented! Already selected for FESPACO 2023, the series...
"400 Million Critics" at the National Museum of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa
TV5MONDE's cultural magazine program on the French-speaking world, "400 Millions de critiques," is relocating to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Three special programs were recorded at the National Museum in Kinshasa. They are co-hosted by Denise Epoté and Yves Bigot, accompanied by three French-speaking commentators: Julie Séfu from Kinshasa, Swiss...
Médiamétrie 4th quarter 2022: A+ Ivoire leads in PDA, NCI leads in viewing time
Médiamétrie, which decided to expand its survey to four new major cities in Côte d'Ivoire : Bouaké, Daloa, Korhogo, and San Pedro, has just published the first audience results for this new area for the fourth quarter of 2022. This regular declarative measurement, carried out with Omedia in three waves...
The 8th edition of Abidjan Capital of Laughter, held from February 10 to 12, 2023
From February 10 to 12, 2023, the Ivorian capital will host the 8th edition of Abidjan Capitale du Rire, the must-see event for African comedy. As every year, the public will be able to attend original shows staged by comedian and producer Mamane and his production company Gondwana City, performed...
Côte Ouest Audiovisuel: KIWI platform soon to be available in Cameroon
Côte Ouest Audiovisuel, a key player in the African audiovisual landscape, is currently preparing to launch its KIWI VOD service in Cameroon. This launch has been made possible thanks to a partnership with the well-established telecommunications operator MTN. According to information revealed on social media, the KIWI SVOD platform currently...
Launch of Ôbatanga, a new CANAL+ORIGINAL series in Africa by Alex Ogou
Selected for FESPACO 2023 and the Luchon TV Festival 2023, ÔBATANGA promises to be the thriller series of the early part of the year. With a gripping storyline and a cast of African stars, this new CANAL+ORIGINAL series was directed and produced by Alex Ogou. Discover it on Monday, January...