Nicknamed "Papa Groove," Cameroonian saxophone legend Manu Dibango died on March 24, 2020, from complications related to coronavirus. Melody d'Afrique, a music channel dedicated to the roots of African music and artists from the continent, pays him a final tribute. Throughout April, the channel is changing its programming to highlight...
GVA Côte d’Ivoire launches CANAL BOX
Following the model already implemented in Congo, GVA Côte d’Ivoire launched CANALBOX on March 10, its ultra-high-speed internet service for the general public in Abidjan. Read also: Group Vivendi Africa rolls out Canalbox, the first FTTH ultra-high-speed internet network in Congo With its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network, GVA Côte d'Ivoire guarantees...
Press release: RFI broadcasts the radio drama "C'EST LA VIE!" in Hausa
Starting Saturday, March 7, RFI in Hausa will broadcast "C'est la vie!", the radio drama series that was a huge hit last summer on RFI in French and as a podcast. The series recounts daily life at a health center that strives to provide the best possible care to the...
Netflix launches operations in Nigeria
In recent years, Africa has become the new challenge for streaming giant Netflix. Present on the continent since 2016, Netflix aims to attract new subscribers across Africa. It appears to be a major competitor for local players, even though it is currently focusing on the English-speaking region. After officially launching...
AFP: Netflix releases its first original series, "Queen Sono"
The American online streaming platform Netflix will begin broadcasting its first original series "Made in Africa" on Friday, a spy saga called "Queen Sono" starring South African actress Pearl Thusi. Directed by South African filmmaker Kagiso Lediga, the six episodes recount the tribulations of intelligence agent Queen Sono, who investigates...
STARTIMES reaches new agreement with DISNEY for the broadcast of FOX channels
To fully understand the context in which we find ourselves today, a brief recap is in order: in December 2017, Disney announced its intention to acquire a majority stake in the FOX group. The transaction, worth more than $70 billion, was finalized in March 2019. As a result, the channels...
TV Media Sport announces acquisition of UEFA EURO 2020 broadcasting rights in sub-Saharan Africa
With just a few months to go before the kick-off of UEFA EURO 2020, TV Media Sport has announced that it has acquired the free-to-air broadcasting rights for the tournament in sub-Saharan Africa. The rights cover 40 territories on the continent, and the agency will market a total of 15...
FIF and RTI extend and expand their partnership
The Ivorian Football Federation and RTI have signed an agreement extending and expanding their partnership, which began in 2012. The new two-year contract allows RTI to broadcast Ligue 2 matches in addition to the Ligue 1 matches it currently produces and broadcasts. Thus, while 52 Ligue 1 matches will be...
VOXAFRICA launches the third season of The Voice in Abidjan
The premiere of season 3 of the pan-African show The Voice Afrique Francophone was officially launched on February 15 during an evening event in Abidjan. The Voice Afrique Francophone is a show designed and produced by the pan-African television channel VoxAfrica , which aims to provide a powerful platform for...