Radio & TV
DStv highlights
Hi-Life – Ghana’s Hiplife Music Features On Dstv-The Hi-Life weekly show on VoxAfrica (DStv Channel 191) airs on Thursdays at 20:30CAT and repeated on Sundays at 20:30CAT. The programme presents the latest Ghanaian hiplife songs as well as other African music from across the continent, exclusive behind the scenes footage from several African events plus pop culture from the streets of Africa. The Hi-Life show is presented by the charming trio: Fernand Frimpong Jnr, a young presenter and nominee for the best presenter category at the 2012 BEFFTA Awards recently held in London, Nana Afua Antwi, Top Model of Colour 2010 and Chichi Okafor, Miss Nigeria UK 2011. For more information on The Hi-Life show, you can visit www.dstv.com or www.voxafrica.co.uk. Guest Star – Stars of 2012: To mark the end of 2012, Guest Star unveils to DStv viewers the stars of the year. Who made the most money? Who has the best fashion sense? Will Kanye West and Kim Kardashian tie the knot? Not to mention the hot young acts that were discovered this year, will they continue to rise or fade away in 2013? Find out on Guest Star on Trace Urban on Wednesday 26 December at 15:45 CAT. Focus – Christmas Songs: In December, DStv viewers can enjoy a selection of the best urban Christmas Songs sung by the greatest musicians around the world. From the inevitable “All I Want for Christmas is you” by Mariah Carey to Chris Brown with “This Christmas” or Justin Bieber with “Mistletoe”. For your favourite Christmas tunes this season tune in to Focus on Trace Urban on Sunday 23 December at 10:00 CAT. Movies – M-Net Movies Stars is bringing DStv viewers the much loved Nutty Professor and Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps, featuring award winning comedian Eddie Murphy. In this science fiction comedy, Eddie displays his multi-faceted skills where he plays numerous roles. The Nutty Professor: Eddie Murphy plays Sherman Klump, a morbidly obese college professor and respected biochemistry researcher. An overdose on a slimming formula suddenly transforms Sherman into a slim handsome alter-ego Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more trouble than he is worth as romantic complications suddenly ensue between Sherman and his love interest. Tune in on Friday 21 December at 20:00 CAT. The Fixer (Season 1): Kerry Washington is The Fixer and plays a tenacious woman named Olivia Pope who is the former communications director to the US President and specialises in cleaning up the catastrophes of high-profile clients. Olivia and her team of “gladiators in suites” will do whatever it takes to make their clients’ problems go away. Washington’s screen presence is astounding as she takes on complex cases maximising her wit and feistiness to ensure her client’s deepest, darkest secrets are concealed. We’ve seen her previously in an assortment of roles from drama, to comedy and everything in between in movies such as The Last King of Scotland, I Think I Love My Wife, Mr & Mrs Smith and the popular law series Boston Legal. Catch The Fixer on Thursday 20 December 2012 at 15:00 CAT (Channel 101) and repeated on Sunday 23 December 2012 at 15:00CAT. Rhythm City: New alliances are the order of the day this month. Ronald tries to break into Hermanus’ safe to retrieve the DVD David sent him to get, but he is caught red-handed. On the other side, Shado suffers a nervous breakdown. Bash is living it up in the outside room at Villa Khuse and Reneilwe is determined to prove to Mamokete that he is nothing but a fraud. David tells Miles that they have no choice but to team up to bring down Hermanus. Lucilla warns Miles about getting more involved with David, but he feels he doesn’t have any other options. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 16:30 CAT. Scandal!: Looks like Daniel’s plans are all falling apart for this month in Scandal! Daniel takes Stan to a secluded location to kill him, but someone is following them. Thembeka and Erin clash over the feature on Dineo. Stan prepares to leave SA but Daniel’s seemingly onto him and wants him eliminated before he can board his plane. Mangi catches Daniel with his pants down. Mangi reels at discovering Daniel and Thembeka’s affair but is even more shocked when his step mom and ex fling demand compliance from him. The Khumalos are surprised by an unexpected visitor. Watch more scandalous drama on Mondays to Thursdays at 19:30 CAT. Between Brothers: Tune in on Friday nights for laughs to usher you in to the weekends with this new sitcom.The first episode of this sitcom starts on 21 December. In the first episode, In Case Of Emergency, we see that after being thrown out by his wife, Mitchell appeals to the Winston brothers to put him up, while James worries that Charles doesn’t think he’s responsible. In the second episode, The Big Three-Oh, we see that upon turning thirty, Charles tries to prove he’s not old by challenging a pair of teenagers at basketball. Tune in from Friday 21 December at 20:00 CAT. The Ten: DStv viewers will surely enjoy this one. In December The Ten features ‘The Ten Biggest Hitmakers of the Year’, those special artists who have stormed the charts, released top selling albums and been showered with accolades. But who will take the title of the biggest hitmaker of 2012? They may not be household names yet, but ‘The Ten Newcomers of the Year’, are those ten up-and-coming stars who have been labelled as the ones to watch. From the British pop phenomenon One Direction’s global success to a young actress who starred opposite Oscar winner George Clooney and not to be outdone, a South African filmmaker who got to work with Hollywood icon Kevin Spacey. Watch it on Saturdays in December at 19:30 CAT. All Good Things: All Good Things is a mystery thriller about the wealthy heir to a real-estate mogul who is caught up in a high-profile murder investigation. It is inspired by the real-life case of Robert Durst who was suspected of murdering his wife, Kathie, after she vanished without a trace in 1982. Warned by his father that the common girl he loves will never be accepted into high society, the young Robert throws caution to the wind and marries her regardless. Later, when the girl disappears and politics enter the picture, a suspicious series of deaths leave a haunted cop convinced that the truth is closer than anyone realizes. Catch how this riveting murder plot unfolds on Thursday 27 December at 20:30 CAT. Criss Angel: Mindfreak (Hour – long Specials): Mixing the supernatural with the paranormal, the unlikely with the impossible, master illusionist Criss Angel is poised to once again cast his irresistible spell over viewers in these two hour-long specials. In his quest to test the boundaries of reality, he has also notched up several world records, including for the longest time submerged underwater (24 hours) and the fastest straitjacket escape (two minutes and 30 seconds). Prepare to be mystified! Watch it on Wednesday 26 December at 21:00 CAT. World’s Best: Discovery World presents a celebration of determination, innovation and excellence. Embark on a decade-by-decade voyage through a century of innovation – from the airplane to the DNA fingerprint in Inventions that Shook the World. Discover how the post-war era of scientific innovation inspired the stylish design and engineering of historically groundbreaking concept cars in Mystery Cars. Then join British Olympian James Cracknell as he follows in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest explorers in World’s Toughest Expeditions with James Cracknell. Plus, prepare for the ultimate ringside experience as The Fight tells the thrilling story of boxing through the ages. Documenting the evolution of this notorious but wildly popular sport, from the brutal bare-knuckle days to the golden era of Muhammad Ali and the present day, this series explores the rise of some of the world’s greatest sporting heroes. Watch it from Monday 24 December from 13:55 CAT. Toy Story Toons: From the multiple Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning animated movie Toy Story, Disney premieres Toy Story Toons. These are stories based on the original movie characters featuring a series of short shows that take place after the events of Toy Story 3. You can watch them from Monday 24 December at 17:00 CAT. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Jake’s Mateys: Ahoy there pirate fans! Great news this December – Disney Junior has four brand new episodes of Jake and the Never Land Pirates from 17 to 20 December at 08:35 CAT. In the first of these episodes entitled Pirates of the Desert, Jake and the team help Captain Flynn find his ship, The Barracuda, which has been shipwrecked in the middle of the desert! But Hook is determined to find the ship first. Jungle Junction: Zooters Surprise Delivery: On Friday 28 December Disney Junior premieres a Jungle Junction special – a fun-filled two-part episode called Zooter’s Surprise Delivery. In this double-episode length special the friends find a baby Flagogo bird. They decide to adopt it and discover being a parent is hard. Soon they must learn an even harder lesson – how to say goodbye. Don’t miss the fun on Friday 28th December when Zooter’s Surprise Delivery premieres at 08:00 CAT. Maggie and the Ferocious Beast: Join the gang on their adventures as they go on a treasure hunt to the desert, deal with an overactive Scotty dog and ride on the Super Duper Roller Coaster. Hamilton makes a gingerbread house, Maggie starts cutting everybody’s hair and Rudy hurts his foot in the Big Cheese. Watch it from Saturday 22 December at 06:20 CAT. A Christmas Adventure: After Santa’s sleigh crash-lands in a blizzard, it’s up to Wisely Owl and his friends to get Santa back on his way again and save Christmas. Along the way, they all learn the true spirit of the magical Christmas season. Tune in on Sunday at 20:00 CAT.]]>
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Watch a day in the life of Bolanle Omotayo of Schneider Electrics- https:/www.youtube.com/watch?
Watch a day in the life of Yemisi Obe of Grandios Pap – https://www.youtube.com/watch?
You can watch previous episodes of Cooking with GameChangers here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?
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?
Subscribe to YouTube Channel: @B2GNetwork
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.
Media Partners: BellaNaija, Pulse.ng and Ameyaw Debrah.
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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Watch Trailer: The Real Housewives of Nairobi is back for S2
Radio & TV
Turn your home into a wonderland of fun with DStv’s 30 days of free Kids Channels
The school bells may be resting, but DStv entertainment bells are ringing even louder! This school holiday season, we’re gifting DStv Access customers and up with 30 days of access to all our kids channels, offered at no additional cost from Friday 12 April to Saturday 11 May. It’s our way of adding more fun and more choice to your family’s holiday entertainment.
This holiday, DStv’s line-up is more than just television; it’s a doorway to new worlds that spark imagination and joy. Join our favourite feline hero in the daring adventures of The Adventures of Puss in Boots on Dreamworks, as he goes on exciting quests in a quest for redemption, armed with his legendary charm and wit. On the Disney channel, join Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir as two Parisian teenagers, Marinette and Adrien, transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir to protect the city from supervillains, all while navigating the challenges of teenage life. And don’t miss the premiere of Lu & the Bally Bunch on Cartoonito, where Lu and her family of lovable creatures explore the magical world of Ballyland, teaching valuable lessons about friendship, empathy, and understanding along the way.
At DStv, we believe in entertainment that educates, inspires, and protects. Our Parental Control feature is developed with your family’s safety in mind, allowing you to personalise your kids’ viewing experience with customisable settings. Whether it’s setting viewing limits or selecting suitable content, DStv empowers you to create a safe viewing environment, giving you peace of mind while the little ones enjoy their holiday to the fullest.
Don’t let this holiday be just another break. Let it be the perfect time for your children to explore, learn, and grow with DStv’s wide variety and carefully curated content. And when the holidays are over, you don’t have to say goodbye to the fun. Stay connected or upgrade your subscription through the MyDStv app, and continue to explore a world where entertainment and education go hand in hand.
If you’re on the go, DStv Stream can guarantee your holiday stays packed with access to educational and entertaining content. Let DStv be the gift that keeps on giving, offering your family with endless options and memories.
Radio & TV
DStv Delivers Choice and Value for Exciting Entertainment Moments In April
Get ready to be glued to your screens this month as DStv brings you an exciting line-up of drama, action, edutainment, and more. With a diverse range of content catering to every taste, DStv ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Renowned for its commitment to local content, DStv continues to captivate audiences with compelling dramas that strike a chord with viewers nationwide. This month is no exception, as viewers can anticipate on Akwaaba Magic now opened to Access customers the return of Inspector Bediako Mondays at 9pm (Ch. 150), continuing episodes of Ahenfie and endless love stories on Love Notes at 8pm on Sundays.
As usual DStv brings viewers a selection of world’s best international, first to Ghanaian homes, offering customers a carefully scheduled experienced with minimal repeats This month, we’ve made some strategic adjustments to our channel line-up, streamlining it to ensure a more optimised and high-quality programming experience. Now we ensure more quality on the international channels you have remaining.
In April, catch a line-up of top-tier international content, including the gripping political thriller The Regime on M-Net (DStv channel 102), starring the talented Kate Winslet. Get ready for an action-packed adventure as The Flash on MM1 (DStv channel 104) takes superheroes back in time. Delve into the intriguing world of drug smuggling with Narco Wars on National Geographic (DStv channel 181). Don’t miss this April’s unparalleled movie offering of a new movie every day with the specially curated movie channels, including blockbusters and family favourites like Meet Dave starring Eddie Murphy on Studio Universal (DStv channel 112) and Last Seen Alive with Gerard Butler on MM2 (DStv channel 106).
Additionally, DStv continues to be the home of the best sports, with coverage of major events like the FA Cup Semi-Finals on Supersport and plenty other sporting action.
Kids also have a reason to tune in for The Adventures of Puss in Boots on Dreamworks (DStv channel 304) and the wonderful world of Hailey’s On It! on Disney Channel (DStv channel 303) and much more!
Plus, DStv remains your window to the world, with 15 news channels providing comprehensive coverage of African and international events. This comprehensive selection guarantees you’re always informed, entertained, and connected, no matter where you are.
Entertainment across all packages
- Premium package: Unlock over 15 local content channels, alongside flagship sports channels covering everything from Motorsport to Tennis, and over 15 kids’ channels including DreamWorks and Disney Channel.
- Compact+: Enjoy homegrown entertainment and exclusive sports content like UFC and NBA, alongside 14 kids’ channels for endless family fun.
- Compact: Choose from 14 local content channels, and step into the excitement with WWE, offering a blend of entertainment and athleticism, complemented by 10 kids’ channels.
- Family package: Enjoy a wide selection of comedies, dramas, and lifestyle shows, alongside engaging sports content and 10 local content channels.
- Access package: Access over 30 hours of the best local stories and a wide range of sports content, alongside 8 educational and entertaining kids’ channels.
- Lite package: Catch up with local stars and the pulse of sports entertainment with DStv Lite, offering 5 kids’ channels for our youngest viewers.
Stay connected and never miss a moment of your favourite shows and sports. Whether you’re on the move or cosy at home, the MyDStv app is your access point to connect or reconnect to your home of entertainment. With just a few taps, you can manage your account, explore our vast entertainment options, and ensure you’re always up to date with the latest from DStv.
And there’s more – with DStv Stream, your favourite stories are always at your fingertips. No matter where life takes you, you’re covered.
For a complete list of what’s on, be sure to check out your TV Guide on the DStv Website.
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