ELEPHANT Africa, an audiovisual production company based in Abidjan, has officially launched its new travel and discovery program "Carte d'Ivoire." Designed as a real invitation to discover the Ivory Coast and its treasures, the program "Carte d'Ivoire" is the result of a collaboration with the national television channel RTI. The...
MultiChoice wants to devote a significant portion of its budget to the production of African content.
To counter the arrival of new competitors on the market, MultiChoice intends to play the local content card to stand out and strengthen its position. The pay-TV operator plans to devote a significant portion of its budget to producing 100% African content to compete with international streaming giants. In Africa,...
BRVM launches its online TV channel BRVM TV
The official launch of the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) online digital television channel, called "BRVM TV," took place on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the institution's headquarters in Abidjan, under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and Francophonie of Côte d'Ivoire. BRVM TV is now part of the media...
Omar Sy partners with HBO Max to develop content specifically for French-speaking Africa
French actor Omar Sy, star of the Netflix series "Lupin," has announced that he is partnering with rival streaming platform HBO Max to develop content aimed at French-speaking Africa, France, and the United States. "I am very happy to be partnering with HBO Max, which shares my dream of developing...
The Pavillon Afriques organized in Cannes from May 17 to 26, 2022
The Pavillon Afriques will once again be set up in the heart of the Cannes Film Festival's international village from May 17 to 26, 2022. The Pavillon Afriques is the meeting place for professionals from the continent and will be held for the third consecutive year as part of the...
RTI launches "YES," a program dedicated to entrepreneurship
While Côte d'Ivoire switched entirely to digital terrestrial television on October 21, 2021, competition continues between new channels to attract more and more viewers. This competition is played out both in terms of audience measurement and content production and acquisition. TV studies conducted in Côte d'Ivoire have confirmed that the...
OBATANGA: Alex Ogou's new project
The start of 2022 is proving to be very prolific for Alex Ogou and his production company Plan A. The producer and director has unveiled details of a new series project called "Obatanga" on social media. Well known for directing the hit series Invisibles and Cacao, Alex Ogou continues to...
South Africa: Pay TV operators will have to pay public channels
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has just given the green light for public channels to charge pay TV operators for broadcasting their content. This agreement now allows the SABC, which publishes South African public channels, to negotiate commercial terms with pay TV operators. The latter will have...
TV5MONDE Afrique exclusively broadcasts season 7 of "Parents mode d'emploi" (Parenting Guide), Gabonese version
TV5MONDE, the French-language channel, will exclusively broadcast season 7 of the African series "Parents, Mode d'emploi" starting April 4. TV5MONDE, which pre-purchased the series, will air this new season every day from Monday to Sunday at 9:00 p.m. (UTC). REVIEW - Two reruns will be broadcast the following day at...
L’ACCORD, winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2022 Luxor African Film Festival, coming soon to theaters
LACCORD is the new film directed, written, and produced by Cameroonian Frank Thierry Lea Malle. Dealing with a serious subject, L'ACCORD promises to be a hard-hitting film. This production by Inception Arts & Com and CANAL+ INTERNATIONAL will be in all CANAL OLYMPIA, MAJESTIC, and other theaters starting April 29....