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...
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...
New World TV acquires FA Cup rights in sub-Saharan Africa
The Togolese television group New World TV has announced that it has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the FA Cup, England's prestigious soccer competition, for 17 African countries. This acquisition was made possible thanks to an agreement with International Media Group (IMG), which holds the broadcasting rights for the competition....
OBATANGA, the new series by Alex Ogou broadcast on CANAL+ Première
Alex Ogou and his production company Plan A announced on social media the release of Obatanga, a new series airing from January 23 on CANAL+ Première. Well known for directing the hit series "Invisibles" and "Cacao," Alex Ogou continues to stand out with fiction projects such as the series "De...
NCI and Marodi TV sign partnership agreement
As elsewhere on the continent, Senegalese series are hugely successful in the country, and local production companies are making their mark. Marodi TV is a prime example, with hit productions such as "Maîtresse d'un homme marié" (Mistress of a Married Man) and a digital-driven business model. These series have racked...
The visual for FESPACO 2023 unveiled
As we announced last April, the 28th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) will take place from February 25, 2023, to March 4, 2023, in Ouagadougou, with the theme: "African Cinema and the Culture of Peace." Confirming that FESPACO will be held on the scheduled...
TRACE Afrikora becomes TRACE Teranga
TRACE Afrikora becomes TRACE Teranga, the new television channel dedicated to the music and cultures of Senegal.TRACE Teranga is the first channel exclusively dedicated to Senegalese music and culture. TRACE Teranga showcases leading Senegalese artists such as Youssou N'Dour, Ismaël Lô, Coumba Gawlo, Viviane Chidid, Positive Black Soul (PBS), and...
KONGOSSA LOUNGE, the new CANAL+ ORIGINAL series
KONGOSSA LOUNGE is the brand new comedy series written by Valery NDONGO, produced by Michael POULENARD, and directed by Boris OUE. Starring: Valerie NDONGO Prissy LA DEGAMMEUSE Charly NYOBE Juste PARFAIT Jeanne MBENTI Synopsis: The Boss, played by Valery NDONGO, announces to his employees that he is retiring from the...