Radio & TV
Superhero series ‘Peacemaker’ delivers something no one saw coming! Streaming on Showmax
One of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated series of 2022, The Suicide Squad spin-off series Peacemaker is now streaming first on Showmax.
Peacemaker picks up where The Suicide Squad movie left off, with Peacemaker returning home after recovering from his encounter with Bloodsport – only to discover that his freedom comes at a price.
Christopher Smith, a.k.a. Peacemaker, is played by 16-time former WWE world champion wrestler-turned-actor John Cena, whose roles in films like Fast and Furious 9 and Bumblebee have earned him multiple People’s Choice, Teen Choice and Kids’ Choice nominations.
HBO Max’s hotly anticipated eight-episode series is the first TV show in the DC Extended Universe, and the first from creator, writer-director and showrunner James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy 1 and 2, with 3 on the way), who penned the script for Peacemaker in the Covid-enforced downtime after completing Suicide Squad.
Gunn says the spark for the series arose out of one specific moment on the Suicide Squad set. “It’s the moment in The Suicide Squad where Peacemaker is holding his gun on Ratcatcher 2 and he’s about to kill her,” he told Collider. “I went into this tight closeup of his eyes… and I see his eyes switch. I see him go to this incredibly sad, vulnerable place. We realise this character is a guy who’s doing something he doesn’t want to do at all, but that he’s going to do anyway, which is shoot a young girl.”
“When I saw that moment in him, I knew John was not just a performer who was funny, which is why I hired him, but a guy who had this other layer. A big part of me wanting to do Peacemaker was to sculpt away all the other stuff, all the juggling and entertaining John does, and focus on that vulnerable sector.”
That “vulnerable sector” (and of course his comedic chops, plus a lifetime of kicking all kinds of unholy a**) has already earned Cena a nomination for Best Comedic Performance at the 2022 MTV Movie + TV Awards, and Peacemaker a renewal for a Season 2.
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Peacemaker boasts a 94% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus says the show is “a bloody good time that gives writer-director James Gunn full permission to let his freak flag fly.”
Guardians fans already know what that flag stands for: finding humour in the darkest, darkest places (Gunn’s directorial feature film debut was the 2006 gross-out B-movie horror comedy Slither, which won the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Highest Body Count, and make no mistake, he’s still that guy); wrangling epic action sequences and large ensemble casts made up of fully formed, memorable individual characters; and finding the humanity in even the most absurd of those characters (think of Guardians’ Drax, or Rocket).
With Peacemaker, Gunn pulls out all those skills, but his greatest feat is taking the most unlikable, two-dimensional character from The Suicide Squad – the bucket-helmeted bad joke who said, “I cherish peace with all my heart. I don’t care how many men, women, and children I need to kill to get it” – and making him not just the hero of our story, but someone you can genuinely empathise with.
Of course, it isn’t all on Cena. Peacemaker has a formidable support cast, including Emmy nominee Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black’s Taystee), Freddie Stroma (Game of Thrones’ Dickon Tarly and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’s Cormac McLaggen), Nigerian-British actor Chukwudi Iwuji (The Underground Railroad, and next year’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), and MTV Movie Award nominee Robert “T-1000” Patrick (Terminator 2). Oscar winner Viola Davis also reprises her Suicide Squad role as Amanda Waller, and you should keep your eyes peeled for some ‘super’ cameos. And then there’s Peacemaker’s fan-favourite hero sidekick, Eagly, an American bald eagle (“voiced” by Emmy nominated voice legend Dee Bradley Baker) with a penchant for hugs and awkwardly, and sometimes brutally, stealing the show.
“Peacemaker thrives on Gunn’s ability to create human connection between characters who, at least on the surface, not only resist connection but have accepted their place of anonymity,” says The Hollywood Reporter, adding, “Gunn excels in healing broken things that didn’t even know how broken they were.”
AV Club calls Peacemaker “a stacked deck of fearsome insanity”, adding, “It’s vulgar, violent, prone to non sequitur, and has more than one dance sequence in store for you. But don’t you dare let its ceaseless barrage of profanity, nudity, and slaughter dupe you into thinking otherwise: … Peacemaker comes packing, among other things, a beating heart.”
Watch Peacemaker on Showmax: https://www.showmax.
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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Radio & TV
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.
People & Lifestyle
Taeillo founder, Jumoke Dada and Damilola Emmanuel of LASWA prepare Puff-Puff & Gizdodo to win this “Owanbe” Episode of Cooking with GameChangers. Who Won??
Cooking With GameChangers is back with another sizzling Episode! The kitchen is alive again.
This episode features a keenly contested cook-off between Jumoke Dada, founder of Taeillo a leading furniture-making brand, and Damilola Emmanuel, the General Manager of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).
These GameChangers will compete for the title of “Ultimate GameChanger” as they create their versions of “Puff Puff & Gizdodo” which is a core part of the Lagos party scene hence the “owanbe” episode tag.
Daniel Etim-Effiong, the show’s host is decked in a blue iconic agbada look by Deji & Kola. Daniel was quite generous on this episode by lending our GameChangers a helping hand in the kitchen. You’ll have to watch the show to see how this panned out.
Judges M.I Abaga and Kaffy who pulled showstopping traditional looks to the kitchen are back alongside Captain Toba and are once again charged with the arduous task of watching, tasting and judging the GameChangers’ performance. This is a must-watch episode!
Who is your money on?
Watch the Cook-Off NOW – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OSkAvFr6MQ
You should get into a-day-in-the-life of these top business minds as they compete for the title of “Ultimate GameChanger” in the kitchen:
Watch A-day-in-the-Life of the Taeillo founder, Jumoke Dada;
Watch NOW –
https://youtu.be/BmiPiqn70Xg?si=xgWgOSpdfc0YDZOR
Watch A day-in-the-Life of Damilola Emmanuel, GM of LASWA;
Watch NOW –
https://youtu.be/NIosmm35h8w?si=Uvi0gN94P1vlwXjO
Cooking with GameChangers follows a-day-in-the-life of a top corporate executive and entrepreneur who end up in the Cooking with GameChangers kitchen for a cook-off that is supervised/judged by celebrity host Daniel Etim-Effiong and judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Capt. Toba.
Cooking with GameChangers is a spinoff of Nigeria’s most syndicated talk show, Binging with GameChangers which has over 60 million monthly viewers nationwide and is hosted by Seyi Banigbe.
The first episode of Cooking with GameChangers featured Abiodun Adigun of Credit Direct and Joy Odunlami of The Braiding Vault in a cook-off. If you missed all that action, catch up on it here.
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
Follow the show across social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithgamechangers/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/cookingwithgame
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cookingwithgamechangers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithga…
LinkedIn: @CookingwithGameChangers
Cooking with GameChangers is proudly supported by Power Oil, 2Sure and Aquafina.
Media Partners: BellaNaija, Pulse.ng and Ameyaw Debrah.
People & Lifestyle
Dishless DStv: Bringing great content directly to your screens anytime, anywhere
DStv is excited to introduce DStv Stream no dish no decoder, a cutting-edge standalone streaming service that opens up a new era for the modern, connected household. Leading the next wave of digital entertainment, DStv is boosting viewer experiences by offering instant access to the best content on demand and without limits. Sign up is a breeze, quick and easy and in no time you’ll be ready to explore a world of endless entertainment possibilities.
The dishless and wireless, DStv Stream is an exciting addition to DStv’s product line-up, offering flexibility and freedom to enjoy a wide array of content, from live sports to blockbuster movies and beloved series. With the streaming platform, customers no longer require a dish or decoder just a stable Wi-Fi connection to dive into a universe of entertainment.
This experience is designed for simplicity and ease. Customers can choose from various packages to suit their pocket, including Premium, Compact Plus, and more, all offering instant streaming on multiple devices. The service also includes features such as offline downloads and additional mobile streams, so that entertainment is always at your fingertips.
How to get started
To sign up for this game-changing service, visit www.DStv.com. With just a few clicks, new users can set off their new subscriptions, all without the need for a decoder or installation.
DStv Stream with no dish or wires is suited to households with a Wi-Fi connection and appetite for the latest digital consumption. It speaks directly to a dynamic audience, especially those with busy family lives and a tech-savvy edge.
Why DStv Stream with no dish or wires?
DStv understands the evolving needs of its customers. Whether through the MyDStv self-service app, the on-the-go companion DStv Stream product, or the new DStv Stream that requires no decoder or existing subscription, the brand continually looks for new ways to add value and joy to the viewing experience. DStv provides more than just entertainment and value-adding services it’s a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation.
Fresh content to enjoy
DStv customers can look forward to a variety of new content, including adventures at Craig of the Creek, funny antics in Jellystone, and an adrenaline rush with Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. Plus, don’t miss the chance to enjoy marathons on Cartoonito, culinary delights on BBC Lifestyle, and action-packed movies on Studio Universal.
Sporting enthusiasts have much to anticipate. Not only does this product promise a diverse range of entertainment and educational content, but it also serves as the home for unmissable live sports action. In April, get ready for the skilful rallies of the Monte Carlo Masters. May brings an adrenaline boost with the prestige of the PGA Championship in Valhalla and the peak of European football leagues, including the drama of the UEFA Champions League. Tennis fans can watch the clay court battles at the French Open, while Formula 1 enthusiasts can experience the excitement of the Monaco Grand Prix. DStv Stream will make sure that you don’t miss a moment, from the first serve to the final lap, all streamed directly to your preferred device.
DStv invites everyone to experience the comfort and convenience of DStv Stream. It’s not just about watching TV, it’s about discovering a new way of life where top-of-the-line entertainment meets effortless accessibility.
For more information and to sign up, visit www.DStv.com.
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