Africa Magic logo
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| Broadcast area | Sub-Saharan Africa |
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| Headquarters | Nigeria |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English, Swahili, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV, 16:9) - Terrestrial, 576i (SDTV, 16:9) - DStv, 1080i (HDTV, 16:9) - DStv |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Multichoice |
| Sister channels | M-Net Vuzu (closed) Supersport Channel O Mzansi Magic KykNET Akwaaba Magic Pearl Magic 1Magic |
| History | |
| Launched | 14 July 2003; 20 years ago (2003-07-14) |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.africamagic.tv |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| GOtv | Channel depends on region |
| GOtv | Channel 2 (Africa Magic Family) Channel 6 (Africa Magic Urban) Channel 9 (Africa Magic Epic) |
| DStv | Channel 151 (Africa Magic Showcase) Channel 152 (Africa Magic Epic) Channel 153 (Africa Magic Urban) Channel 154 (Africa Magic Family) Channel 156 (Africa Magic Hausa) Channel 157 (Africa Magic Yoruba) Channel 159 (Africa Magic Igbo) |
Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. Africa Magic, which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and now comprises seven channels.
Africa Magic was launched in July 2003 as a movie and general entertainment channel geared at showcasing Nollywood talent and African culture and couture. At the time of its launch it received high popularity amongst DStv subscribers, especially in South Africa and Nigeria. Thus the launching of a sister channel, Africa Magic Plus, was made possible. The two channels went on another brand identity and over the next decade, the brand expanded to include seven more channels comprising movies, television shows and general entertainment. Africa Magic broadcasts in more than 50 African countries.[1] The channels include Africa Magic Family, Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Yoruba, Africa Magic Igbo, Africa Magic Hausa. Africa Magic Epic and Africa Magic Urban.[2] Africa Magic is also responsible for the annual Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs), the biggest celebration of film and television talent in Africa.[3]
Africa Magic started out as a single Nollywood channel which gained popularity from Multichoice's biggest revenue generators, South Africa and Nigeria, the reason why Africa Magic plus was launched. These were later renamed along with the creation of new channels. In 2017, Its rerun channel, Africa Magic World was discontinued due to lack of viewership.[4]
Africa Magic Showcase logo
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| Ownership | |
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| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Former names |
(2012–2014) |
Previously Africa Magic Plus then Africa Magic Entertainment. The premium tier channel showing first-run original series, reality shows and latest nollywood movie premiers.
Africa Magic Urban logo
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| Ownership | |
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| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Launched | 2012 |
| Closed | 30 April 2024; 47 days ago (2024-04-30) |
| Former names |
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Previously Africa Magic Movies 1. A contemporary lifestyle entertainment channel with predominantly movies and talk shows, as well as series from Mzansi Magic. Dropped the word 'Movies' in March 2015. The channel ceased operations on 30 April 2024.
Africa Magic Epic logo
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| Ownership | |
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| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Launched | 2012 |
| Former names |
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Previously Africa Magic Movies. A channel inspired by Africa's traditional roots with movies and series depicting cultural aspects.
Africa Magic Family logo
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| Ownership | |
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| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Former names | Africa Magic (2003–2014) |
The parent Africa Magic channel serving family-oriented programs.
| Programming | |
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| Language(s) | Hausa |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Launched | 2010 |
Launched = 2010
| Programming | |
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| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Programming | |
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| Language(s) | Igbo |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Multichoice |
| History | |
| Launched | 2 April 2015 |
Launched = 2010
Launched:2010
Launched:2015
These are channels affiliated to the Africa Magic and share most of the programs, which are independently sourced from their respective regions. Content from these channels are either displayed in their original soundtrack or dubbed in English.
The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by Multichoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film. The inaugural Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held in Lagos, Lagos State in Nigeria on 9 March 2013, and was broadcast live in more than 50 countries. Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired in the previous year.
