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Netflix lines up Blood Legacy, Lisabi
Global streaming platform Netflix is set to unveil new shows on its platform next month. South African drama Blood Legacy and epic film Lisabi: The Uprising will premiere on September 20 and 27 respectively.
BBC offers kids content in SA languages
BBC Studios Africa has announced plans to dub some of its kids’ content on the CBeebies channel into various South African languages, namely isiZulu, Sesotho, Tsonga and Afrikaans.
Côte Ouest renews Globo deal
Mediawan Africa-owned distributor Côte Ouest has renewed its partnership with Brazil’s Globo, through which the former will continue to distribute the latter’s telenovelas in Africa.
Nigeria’s Kiekie launches talent show
Nigerian Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, also known as Kiekie, has announced the debut of her new game and talent show titled Kiekie Unscripted Experience.
Filmhouse, NCAC join forces
Filmhouse Group has partnered with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) of Nigeria to transform the African entertainment industry.
Talkshow Doyin’s Corner set for S4
The fourth season of talkshow Doyin’s Corner, fronted by former Big Brother Naija contestant Doyinsola David, is set to premiere on DStv channel 189 and PopCentral TV.
Jide Oyegbile unveils fantasy film Brukaci
Nollywood film director Jide Oyegbile has announced his new fantasy film named Brukaci.
Sky Girls’ Journey to Bloom debuts
Teen drama series Journey to Bloom from Sky Girls Nigeria, a community of teenagers dedicated to self-expression and authenticity, is set to premiere on Africa Magic Family channel this month.
Showmax lines up new shows, series
Comcast- and MultiChoice-owned African streaming service Showmax has announced a line-up of new shows and series set to premiere on its platform this month.
History Channel Africa preps crime show
History Channel Africa, part of A+E Networks Africa, is set to debut new show Great African Crimes in October, hot on the heels of last week’s premiere of Great African Mysteries S2.
Moses Babatope unveils new venture
Nollywood veteran Moses Babatope, co-founder of West African cinema chain FilmHouse Group and MD of distributor FilmOne Entertainment, has launched a new studio called Nile Media Entertainment Group.
Showmax catches Red Eye for Africa
Comcast- and MultiChoice-backed African streamer Showmax has acquired UK broadcaster ITV’s action thriller series Red Eye in a deal with distributor Sony Pictures Television.
Emelonye completes Safari movie
Nigerian filmmaker Obi Emelonye (The Mirror Boy, Last Flight to Abuja) has completed filming on his latest movie, Safari, a project that has been in development for more than eight years.
Yemi Alade to sing Iyanu series theme
Nigerian singer, songwriter and Grammy winner Yemi Alade will lend her voice to the theme song of the upcoming animated superhero series Iyanu.
Inspector Gadget flies to Africa via Kartoon
Children’s TV service Kartoon Channel has picked up the first season (26×30’) of the CG-animated reboot of classic kids’ series Inspector Gadget for its audiences in sub-Saharan Africa.
Olalekan’s Freedom Way debuts at TIFF ’24
Nigerian filmmaker Afolabi Olalekan’s upcoming movie Freedom Way is set to make its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7.
SABC Breaking Down Borders in new show
South African pubcaster SABC 1 has ordered a travelogue series fronted by dancer and choreographer Paul Modjadji.
NIFS, NFA Ghana seek film projects
The Nigerian International Film & TV Summit and the National Film Authority of Ghana have collaborated to organise a Ghana-Nigeria film coproduction pitch.
Rita Dominic to lead Two of a Kind
Nollywood actor Rita Dominic is set to play the lead role in new film Two of a Kind.
Mimii & Josh win Love Island UK S11
Mimii Ngulube from the Tumbuka tribe of Southeast Africa and Nigerian-British footballer and model Josh Oyinsan have been crowned the winners of the 11th season of UK reality show Love Island.
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