Duanju is a mini-series in a vertical 9:16 format designed for smartphones. Born in China, the format is now experiencing international growth and inspiring a new generation of creators. The word "Duanju" comes from Chinese and means "mini-drama." This original format can also be referred to by other terms such...
According to DATAXIS, African productions are still struggling to export regionally.
Last week's announcement of Showmax's imminent closure was a blow to the African entertainment ecosystem. Multichoice failed to find a profitable business model for its streaming platform, and Canal+ Africa's new management, faced with declining traditional pay-TV subscriber numbers, decided to limit its losses. In this difficult context, analyzing content...
Podcasts, videos, television shows: the new wave of content on entrepreneurship in French-speaking Africa
Entrepreneurship in French-speaking Africa is experiencing rapid growth and growing interest among young people in African countries. Riding this wave, a wealth of content has been added to the few TV shows that already existed. Podcasts and videos on YouTube or Daily Motion featuring profiles and interviews with CEOs, entrepreneurs,...
Entrepreneur State of Africa: when podcasts become therapists for African entrepreneurs
Kahi Lumumba, President of Totem Experience and co-founder of Entrepreneur State of Africa, likes to repeat that entrepreneurs—and even more so African entrepreneurs—spend long hours locked in their own minds, testing ideas, changing plans, doubting themselves, dreaming quietly... alone. This time for introspection is necessary, but it can become stifling....
The war of laughter: Abidjan and Cotonou battle for the throne of African humor
Under the impetus of Mamane and his company Gondwana Productions, African comedy has been experiencing a particular boom over the past decade. Convinced that African comedians should be able to make a living from their art, he decided in 2015 to launch Abidjan Capitale du Rire, Africa's first comedy festival....
Douala Series 3 will take place in November 2026.
The third edition of the Douala Pan-African Series Festival, originally scheduled for 2025, has been postponed and will now take place from November 12 to 14, 2026. Douala Series is organized by the cultural association Festival Panafricain de Série de Douala, created to promote African culture through television series. The...
Khaby Lame reaches a milestone with a strategic sale worth nearly $1 billion
Khaby Lame continues to write one of the most spectacular success stories in the creator economy. Born in Senegal in 2000 and living in Italy since childhood, the TikTok star has just signed a strategic deal estimated to be worth $975 million. The transaction, announced on February 2, 2026, involves...
Orange is the new CP (content player)
Often perceived solely as a telecom operator, Orange is changing its status in Africa. In recent months, the group has stepped up its initiatives in audiovisual content, entertainment, and media. Films, series, streaming platforms, partnerships with African creators, local productions, sports... Orange is continuing and expanding its content creation efforts,...
"Castes, les Amours Interdites" (Caste, Forbidden Love), the new Ivorian series on NCI
On January 19, NCI began broadcasting a new Ivorian series: CASTES, LES AMOURS INTERDITES (Caste Systems, Forbidden Love). CASTES, LES AMOURS INTERDITES is co-produced with Orange and Franck Vlehi's company, LULLY GRACE PRODUCTION, which also produced the series BUZZ broadcast on NCI a year ago and Les coups de la...
Abidjan, Capital of Laughter, celebrates its 11th anniversary
Gondwana City Productions, led by Catherine Guérin and comedian MAMANE, will Abidjan, the capital of laughter, from February 13 to 15 Three unique evenings will be devoted to comedy: On February 13, the evening event will be held at the Gondwana Club at 9 p.m. with the best African stand-up...