Marketing & Media Solutions (MMS) and PC Plus Group Holding SA (PC Plus Group) have partnered to manage and market the free-to-air television rights for the African Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ in 42 countries in sub-Saharan Africa for the matches of each territory's respective national team. MMS...
Interview with Sébastien Onomo – founder of the production company Special Touch Studios
Can you tell us about your activities and your productioncompany? I am a film and television producer. I also like to say that I am something ofan entrepreneur, because I manage a group of four companiesunder the SO MEDIAS INVEST holding company, whose main companies are currentlySPECIAL TOUCH STUDIOS based...
The selection for the Pan-African Series Festival in Douala
Douala Séries, the Pan-African Series Festival in Douala, which will take place from November 15 to 18 in Douala, has just unveiled its official selection, divided into three categories: the Panorama selection (out of competition), the official series competition selection, and the official web series competition selection, as announced by...
Four complementary visions on how to support production in Africa
During the creation of the GUIDE to Audiovisual and Film Production in French-speaking Africa, we had the honor of gathering the perspectives of leaders from major players in the African audiovisual industry. They offer us four complementary perspectives on the resources devoted to financing, distributing, and promoting programs internationally, as...
Interview with François Thiellet, President of Mediawan Africa
Mediawan has chosen to expand its activities in Africa. Can you tell uswhere you are today? We are implementing the Mediawan Group's strategy for global development in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on the three pillars of the audiovisual industry: production, distribution, and channel and service publishing. Thanks to the expertise and...
CAN 2023: official anthem unveiled
With less than 100 days to go before the kickoff of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, the official draw took place on October 12 in Abidjan. This draw was eagerly awaited by soccer fans, as it determines the groups for the final phase of the major sporting competition, which...
The 6th edition of the LFC Awards will be held on November 30.
The date for the LFC Awards ceremony has been announced. The sixth edition will take place on November 30, 2023. Orchestrated by screenwriter and director François Ellong, the LFC Awards aim to reward Cameroonian filmmaking expertise, as well as that of the diaspora. The LFC Awards are named after the...
The First Adweknow Meetings: Three Key Ideas for the Production Sector
The first Adweknow meetings took place in Abidjan on October 12, with prestigious speakers in attendance. After a brief presentation of the Adweknow Guide to Audiovisual and Film Production in French-speaking Africa, Angela AQUEREBURU, co-founder of YOBO studios, Ana BALLO, Director of RTI distribution, Pierre CECCALDI, co-founder of "On est...
The winners of the 2023 Clap Ivoire Festival
From Dakar to Abidjan, production is accelerating, supported by long-standing broadcasters and distributors. Events are also multiplying to give visibility to talent and create international bridges. Among these events, the Clap Ivoire festival dedicated to short films continues to promote local talent and finance creation each year by allocating a...
CAN 2024: The Lions of Teranga will face the Indomitable Lions
With less than 100 days to go before the kickoff of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, the official draw took place on October 12 in Abidjan. This draw was eagerly awaited by soccer fans, as it determines the groups for the final phase of the major sporting competition, which...