Radio & TV
DStv highlights for January
Bassment Africa: This is Africa’s hottest video mixing show featuring some of the hippest DJ’s in the continent. DJ Xclusive, DJ Caise, DJ Black, DJ Aludah, Mister Deejay, DJ Neptune, Crème De La Crème and DJ Joe serve up the hottest tracks as they bring the party straight to your living room. A party ain’t a party without your favourite DJ’s. Watch it everyday everyday at 14:00 CAT and repeated at 21:00 CAT and 23:00 CAT. Africa Dreaming: When Africa Dreams the world dreams along with it. Africa Dreaming gives viewers a look at Africa through the eyes of your favourite celebrities. They share their love for Africa while sharing what they feel will make Africa a better place, which may motivate audiences to also play a part. Tune in on Mondays to Fridays at 18:00 CAT.
Keisha And Daniel: Family First reality show which takes a candid look at the marriage life of celebrated R&B songstress Keyshia Cole. Keshia gained international fame with her successful debut album in 2005, The Way It Is. How vulnerable can Keyshia be as wife of NBA star Daniel Gibson and mother of her 2 year old son DJ? Tune in to Keisha And Daniel: Family First on Friday 4 th January 2013 at 8:00CAT and repeated on Monday 7th January 2013 on BET.
Apollo Live On Bet Coming Soon For over 75 years, aspiring performers from all over have come to New York to showcase their talents and take a shot at stardom on Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre. Apollo Live is hosted by comedian Tony Rocks and gives undisclosed talents another chance at stardom. The judges on Apollo Live are R&B/soul singer who fronted the popular family band Gladys Knight & The Pips – Gladys Knight, Michael Bivins, – member and founder of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe, and Hip Hop’s Human Beat Box Doug E. Fresh. Apollo Live will be coming soon every Saturday night on BET. For more information, visit www.dstv.com or Facebook- DStv Ghana DStv viewers can look forward to a whole new line-up of drama and suspense in the New Year with the premiere of brand new series and new seasons of some of the biggest shows returning to M-Net. Some of the titles include: Political Animals: Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a high-profile political dynasty, in this new provocative drama series about America’s First Family. It stars Academy Award® and Emmy® nominee – and Golden Globe and BAFTA winner – Sigourney Weaver as a former first lady and current secretary of state struggling to keep her family together while dealing with the current crises of the State Department. Watch it from Thursday 10 January at 19:30 CAT.
Welcome to a week of films from Steven Spielberg and his production powerhouse Amblin. The multi-award-winning director, producer and executive producer has achieved box office records with his films, including Jaws, ET and Jurassic Park. DStv viewers will get to enjoy a whole week of some of his greatest works, including: Jaws: Often imitated or homaged but never bettered, it sees the island town of Amity menaced by a giant man-eating shark – but the mayor doesn’t want to risk the tourist trade by publicising the emergency! So it’s up to the police chief (Roy Scheider), an oceanographer (Richard Dreyfuss) and a shark expert (Robert Shaw) to save the day. Watch this epic horror on Monday 7 January at 20:00 CAT.
Twister: If Jaws leaves you afraid of the water, Twister makes it clear that inland is no safer. Storm-chasers and estranged couple Jo and Bill Harding are in Oklahoma on the trail of some seriously intense storms – and may find nature taking a hand in their relationship too. Watch it on Tuesday 8 January at 20:00 CAT. Jurassic Park: In this blockbuster, a wealthy industrialist has used genetic technology to make the ultimate theme park – populated by clone dinosaurs! Its first visitors include crack scientists who are making sure nothing can go wrong – but when a storm hits, chaos inevitably follows. Tune in on Wednesday 9 January at 20:00 CAT. The Lost World: Jurassic Park picks up the story four years on and will air on Thursday 10 January at 20:00 CAT.
Private Practice VI (Premiere): The gifted doctors of Private Practice are back on your screens for a sixth season, still working together to change the lives of their patients. The season takes off when Addison settles into her new life after making a decision between Jake and Sam; Violet fears the worst when Pete doesn’t show up to his preliminary court hearing and Charlotte swears Cooper to secrecy when she receives shocking news. Tune in from Tuesday 8 January at 18:00 CAT
Warehouse 13 IV (Premiere): Mystery and drama are still the order of the day in the fourth season of this riveting series. Having saved the life of the President, two Secret Service agents find themselves been transferred to Warehouse 13, a top-secret storage facility that houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object and supernatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government. Tune in from Thursday 10 January at 22:30 CAT. A-List Listings: Ever found yourself daydreaming about an indoor swimming pool and a private 3D movie theatre? This month, E! offers you unparalleled access to some of Southern California’s most exclusive and extravagant homes. David Burtka takes viewers past the elaborate security systems and mile-high hedges into the opulent A-list estates of the rich and famous. From a home in Beverly Hills worth $58 million dollars and complete with salt water pools and a king-sized walk-in pantry, to a tour of
Madonna’s former abode. This new series takes a fascinating look into the world of extreme wealth and luxury and you can catch it on from Sunday 6 January at 22:30 CAT.
Feral Children (Premiere): A girl on all fours snarls amid a pack of wild dogs, a muddy child is groomed by a troop of monkeys and a small boy, surrounded by chickens, pecks at the ground in search of food. Accounts of children raised by animals have been the stuff of myth and legend for generations, but scattered among these folktales are stories of horrifying truths. In a brand new series Feral Children, anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota sets off on the trail of these extraordinary youths. From deep in the Ugandan jungle, to the concrete tenement buildings of the Ukraine, her quest will take her across five continents as she uncovers the stories of the wild children, who live – and survive – on the very edge of humanity. From Thursday 10 January at 22:00 CAT. Dancing in the Dark: A heart-wrenching story about a young woman named Anna who suffers brutal abuse at the hands of her father-in-law. When she overcomes her fear and tells her husband, he unexpectedly sends her to a mental institution for psychiatric treatment. The movie will air on Sunday 6 January at 10:00 CAT.
Five Superfighters: This fight-filled martial arts fest tells of an old master whose three apprentices become skilled in different styles of fighting in order to exact revenge on a wandering bully. The stage is set for some epic crane fighting, pole fighting, swordplay and other forms of martial arts in order for the fighters to regain their honour. Watvh it on Saturday 5 January at 21:00 CAT.
Blood Relatives (Premiere): Every family has its secrets. But what happens when hidden desires, silent resentments and dark thoughts bubble to the surface and poison family bonds? This fascinating new true-crime series investigates homespun murder mysteries, where everyone is a suspect and every suspect shares a surname. In six different American towns, close-knit families are ripped apart by everything from bad business deals to forbidden passions. Delve into the secrets of these seemingly perfect households, where love can descend into jealousy, greed and homicidal rage. Cinematic recreations and chilling first-hand accounts show that when it comes to murder, sometimes there’s no place like home. Find out what happens when kin become killers from Monday 7 January at 20:50 CAT.
Exorcist Files (Premiere): In this captivating doccie the priests and laymen of the International Association of Exorcists give first-hand accounts of their terrifying experiences of the real forces of evil. According to some, demons have been with us since the dawn of time. They say these demons have waged an endless battle against mankind for millennia – a battle that continues all around us to this very day. Here, members of the International Association of Exorcists tell their fascinating stories, many for the very first time. Watch it on Sunday 6 January at 20:00 CAT.
Food Network is making this first month of the New Year one that is dedicated to a whole new you. The channel is serving up a selection of special shows aimed at helping you maintain that resolution of living a healthier lifestyle. The shows include: The Fat Spa Chef Challenge: When you imagine a spa chef, perhaps you imagine a healthy individual, a prime and shining example of their own profession. Bill Wavrins, the chef at spa Rancho La Puerta, isn’t your typical representation of a spa chef, and now he faces a challenge! Can Bill lose 25 pounds simply by following his own healthy eating advice? Watch his journey as he shows that you are what you eat, emphasising the key to losing weight is in doing so the healthy way, simply by consuming nutritious food. There’s no need to sacrifice your taste buds either as this special proves. Sometimes the tastiest gourmet ingredients are also the healthiest. Get ready to cheer on the challenge! From Saturday 5 January at 21:00 CAT.
All Star Healthy Makeover: If you’re considering a New Year makeover for your menu, be sure to savour the flavour! Ellie Kreiger is the host of All Star Healthy Makeover; Food Network’s special featuring an exciting line-up including Ina Garten, Paula Deen, Alton Brown, Giada DeLaurentiis, Bobby Flay and Tyler Florence. All are ready and raring to chop, blend and whisk their way into 2013, as they create a series of healthy recipes that taste as delicious as they look. Tune in on Saturday 5 January at 21:50 CAT.
Dino Squad: Meet Roger, Max, Caruso, Fiona and Buzz – AKA the Dino Squad. After they got covered in ooze on a school field trip, these teens discover that they can turn into dinosaurs. With the help of their science teacher Ms. Moynihan, they use their special powers to try and stop the evil Victor Veloci from taking over the world. Stand by for some awesome adventures whenever they shout “Go Dino!” Watch it on weekdays at 11.55 CAT.
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Radio & TV
Season Two of The HBO Original Drama Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Debuts June 17th on M-Net and Showmax Express from the US
The eight-episode second season of HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon debuts in the US on Sunday 16 June – and will be available on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) Express from the US at 1am on Monday 17 June and make its prime-time premiere at 7pm on the same day. The series will also be available on Showmax.
Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. As each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne, the Green and Black trailers reflect those two perspectives in separate yet complementary halves of the same story. For global audiences, “All Must Choose” their side of House Targaryen as the realm fractures in season two.
Logline: Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
Season two returning cast: Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.
Season two new cast: Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.
Season two credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Pick your side of House Targaryen on your DStv or stream it on Showmax, each week from Monday, 17 June 2024.
People & Lifestyle
AMVCA: Tune In for a Night of Elegance and Achievement this Saturday on Africa Magic
The anticipation is palpable as the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, scheduled for 11 May 2024, in Lagos approaches. Viewers are invited to witness the splendour of this prestigious event, broadcasting live on Africa Magic from 3pm on DStv and GOtv.
Reflecting the rich diversity and innovation of African cinema and television, this year’s awards promise some thrilling adjustments with the introduction of exciting new categories such as Best Actor and Best Actress in leading or supporting roles. With a total of 27 categories, including 16 non-voting and 9 audience voting categories, along with two esteemed recognition awards the Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards – there’s ample opportunity to honour exceptional African talent.
Kicking off the festivities with a prime view of the red carpet hosted by celebrity personalities Toke Makinwa and Uti Nwachukwu viewers can watch the continent’s biggest stars strut their stuff in dazzling creations from some of Africa’s most talented fashion designers from 3pm before settling into the prestigious awards at 6pm.
The main award will be hosted by renowned television host and current host of Nigerian Idols IK Osakioduwa and will feature musical performances from Nigeria’s popular performers Seyi Sodimu, Shaffy Bello, Adekunle Gold, KCee, Chike and Congolese soukous singer Awilo Logomba throughout the awards ceremony.
Save the date for this Saturday, 11 May, and tune in for the live broadcast across all Africa Magic Channels on DStv and GOtv. Don’t miss this remarkable celebration of African creativity and achievement!
Keep your DStv subscription activated to ensure you don’t miss the star-studded event! To upgrade, reconnect or manage your subscription download the MyDStv app on your mobile app store or visit www.dstv.com to join in on the excitement and manage your account. You can also catch all the action while on the move. Stream all content on the DStv Stream app by downloading it from the app store.
Radio & TV
The Queens of Durban are not Holding Back!
The Real Housewives of Durban reunion will air on Showmax in two parts on 15 and 22 May 2024, following a dramatic Season 4 finale. It saw the ladies separated into two groups and tea spilt from all directions, with accusations of witchcraft, infidelity, control and alcoholism.
We chatted with all the ladies to get a sense of how they are feeling about the reunion, which will be hosted by MaBlerh, and facing up to everything that’s happened this season. Newcomers Ameigh Thompson, Angel Ndlela and Zama Ngcobo are all feeling nervous about their first reunion but that won’t stop them from showing up.
Zama, who has been involved in some of the biggest feuds in the season, says she won’t run away from anything that happened. “I am not a coward,” she says. “What I said on the show is how I feel. People think I won’t show up to the reunion because I am scared. I am not. I am going to go in there and speak my mind. I will not be intimidated by anyone.”
Angel says she’s looking forward to the reunion. “I am glad that I will have the chance to tell my side of the story, while providing clarity where need be,” she says. “Watching the show, I learned a lot of things about myself. It was an amazing experience.”
Ameigh feels like the show has made her stronger and more resolute in her decisions. “Watching myself has been very interesting,” she says. “The journey has made me realise that I am the person I have always known I am. I have been through a lot as a person and a mom, and I hope that my story has helped other women who are in similar situations. There is a light at the end of every tunnel.”
For the OG’s who have done this from the beginning, they understand better than anyone that reunions are a game-changer. Nonku Williams is very clear on what needs to be said and done. “I have been doing this for so long,” she says. “The reason why I am still here is because I understand the assignment. Some people come here, and they want to be what they are not and that is why it does not land. I will always be me and that is my superpower.”
Sorisha Naidoo is done trying to make peace where there is none. “I know what my boundaries are, especially when it comes to friendships,” she says. “I know who my friends are and I know the people who I want to move forward with. And that takes the load off me because I don’t have to please everyone.”
JoJo Robinson, who joined the show in Season 2, says this season has been her calmest yet. “Season 4 has been very relaxed for me,” she says. “I had a very intense Season 3 but just like that, things changed. I’m glad I came back.” Maria Valaskatzis and Slee Ndlovu, who both joined the show in Season 3, have been at the centre of some of the biggest conflicts this season.
“My game plan for this reunion is just to speak the truth,” says Maria. “I am not going to tiptoe around anything and anyone.” Slee feels like she wants to get to the bottom of things that were said about her. “My biggest thing for this reunion is the witchcraft accusations,” she says. “I need the people who accused me of that to tell me what they mean by that, because I am confused and offended.”
Re-watch S4 ahead of the reunion:
The second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi premieres on Showmax on 10 May 2024, with new episodes every Friday. The Real Housewives of Nairobi follows the lives of the most stylish, opulent and hardworking women in Kenya as they navigate their relationships and careers. Season 2 features returning cast members Dr Catherine Masitsa, Minne Kariuki and Vera Sidika, who will be joined by newcomers Farah Esmail, Reja Keji Ladu and Zena Nyambu.
Enhance your streaming entertainment experience by adding Showmax to your DStv subscription at a discounted rate. Download the MyDStv App or visit the DStv website to sign up.
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Radio & TV
2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) to air LIVE on DStv
MTV has announced the 2024 “VMAs” will make its return to New York on Tuesday, September 10th at the UBS Arena. Airing LIVE on MTV, DStv Channel 130 on Wednesday, 11 September at 1:00am WAT and 2:00am CAT around the world in more than 150 countries. This year’s global fan-filled phenomenon will celebrate the best music videos of the past year with supersized performances, epic tributes, and unforgettable appearances from the world’s biggest celebrities.
“We’re excited to bring this year’s VMAs to UBS Arena, one of the country’s newest and most cutting edge venues,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrating one of music’s biggest nights with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we’ve been looking forward to since the moment last year’s show ended.”
“It’s an honor to host MTV and the VMAs at UBS Arena,” said Mark Shulman, Senior Vice President of Programming, UBS Arena. “This is the culmination of bringing a world class event to a venue that offers state of the art capabilities and the best in fan amenities. We look forward to welcoming this year’s top artists, fans, and viewers worldwide to experience our arena and campus at Belmont Park.”
“We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul. “From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September’s event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry. As we prepare to host this 40th anniversary event, let’s embrace the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines our state’s cultural landscape.”
The “VMAs” will air across MTV’s global footprint of linear and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories, reaching over 319 million households.
Additional details will be announced closer to the show. Follow @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things #VMAs.
Radio & TV
Who is the Real “Kitchen Mama”??? Bolanle Omotayo of Schneider Electric and Yemisi Obe of Grandios Pap Compete in a fierce Pasta Battle on Episode 3 of Cooking With GameChangers
It’s a battle for the best on the new episode of Cooking With Game Changers!
On this episode, Bolanle Omotayo, Marketing & Communications Manager at Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa, and Yemisi Obe, Founder of Grandios Pap, slug it out for the Ultimate GameChanger title by preparing their unique versions of pasta.
A day in the life of these GameChangers is explored after which they battle in the kitchen for the title of “Ultimate GameChanger” even as our Judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy and Captain Toba determine who wears the crown. Daniel Etim-Effiong, the show host, makes their time on Cooking with GameChangers extremely delightful.
Who will win this episode? Watch now
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You can watch previous episodes of Cooking with GameChangers here:
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Cooking with GameChangers follows a-day–in-the-life of a top corporate executive and entrepreneur who ends up in the Cooking with GameChangers kitchen for a cook-off supervised/judged by celebrity host, Daniel Etim-Effiong and judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba.
Cooking with GameChangers is a spinoff of Nigeria’s most syndicated talk show, “Binging With GameChangers” which garners over 60 million monthly viewers and airs on TV stations nationwide.
Watch the latest episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Watch the show every weekend on TV stations nationwide:
SATURDAYS:
NTA Network: Saturdays at 10.30 AM
Silverbird: Saturdays at 1.30 PM
Views Channel: Saturday 6:30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 9:30 PM; Wednesdays at 9 PM
SUNDAYS:
Africa Magic Family: Sundays at 3.30 PM: Repeat: Wednesdays at 1.30 PM
TVC: Sundays at 5.30 PM
NTA2: Sundays at 5.30 PM
Wazobia Max: Sundays at 5.30 PM; Repeat Mondays at 7 PM
Wazobia TV: Sundays at 5.30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 7 PM
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Cooking with GameChangers is proudly supported by Power Oil, 2Sure and Aquafina.
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Radio & TV
Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio this Friday with Ruger & BNXN
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Ruger and Bnxn, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and Nandi Madida’s Favourite Track of the Week!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, April 19th 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3pm and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6pm.
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