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Localised “YO! MTV Raps” series greenlit for Southeast Asia, UK, Germany, Africa

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SINGAPORE – Global youth brand MTV International has greenlit local versions of its legendary hip-hop franchise YO! MTV Raps for Southeast Asia, UK, Germany and Africa. Like the original, each localised YO! will be a destination for current and new fans to discover the best in rap music and hip hop culture.   Reinvented for the current generation of hip hop fans around the world, each international YO! will be anchored by two local presenters and feature regional emerging artists, … [Read more...] about Localised “YO! MTV Raps” series greenlit for Southeast Asia, UK, Germany, Africa

StarTimes launches Adepa TV in Ghana

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BEIJING – Chinese pay TV operator StarTimes has expanded its presence in Africa with the launch of a Ghanaian-focused network. Adepa TV offers drama series, films and musical shows from Ghanaian producers as well as sports content.   The country-specific channel, which launched on September 1, is looking to acquire further local content for the network and is considering commissioning shows, according to local reports.   StarTimes, which operates pay services across Africa, … [Read more...] about StarTimes launches Adepa TV in Ghana

Pan-Africa says yes to “Marry Me Now”

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TEL AVIV – Armoza Formats’ docu-reality Marry Me Now has been commissioned for a first season in all 46 countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Thirteen episodes of the emotional format will air on one of M-Net’s flagship channels 1 Magic from November.   A first season of Marry Me Now recently aired on Russia’s U Channel where it increased the channel’s share by 20%.   Marry Me Now (60’), produced by Armoza Formats and Zipi Rozenblum, is an emotional and empowering docu-reality … [Read more...] about Pan-Africa says yes to “Marry Me Now”

Kanal D establish cult following across Africa

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Kanal D’s riveting Turkish dramas have established a cult following across Africa – and now, the e.tv audience can get in on the action as the twists and turns come to the e-family of channels. Titles such as Fatmagul, Love, Secrets, War of the Roses, Kuzey Guney and Love and Sin have been broadcasting in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Angola and Mozambique over the past few years and now South Africa joins the drama with its very own taste of Kanal D dramas. A collaboration between Kanal D … [Read more...] about Kanal D establish cult following across Africa

Prime Entertainment signs with SABC

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Africa - SABC (South African Broadcasting Company) just acquired an important package from Prime Entertainment Group. The South African channel picked up several shows from the cinema related series produced and distributed by Prime Entertainment Group. It concerns more than 247 episodes including Zoom In, 91 episodes of The Celebrities’ Biographies, Close Up, and Hollywood News Feed. These programs will be broadcasted on SABC 3.   SABC is a major broadcasting company in South Africa. … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment signs with SABC

Thaicom partners Intersat

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  Nonthaburi – Thaicom Public Company Limited and Intersat Limited announced the launch of its Managed Satellite Network Service for Intersat and Thaicom enterprise and government customers over the iDirect satellite hub platform. The companies recently signed a multi-year deal for capacity on the THAICOM 6/AFRICOM 1 satellite. The service will provide a secure satellite network on the THAICOM 6/AFRICOM 1 satellite which is located at 78.5 degrees east, and an Intersat-owned, … [Read more...] about Thaicom partners Intersat