Africa Magic

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Africa Magic
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Africa Magic logo
Broadcast area Sub-Saharan Africa
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
Me (closed)
1Magic (closed)
1Max
History
Launched14 July 2003;21 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.

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History

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's original programmes

Stations

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

Africa Magic Showcase
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Africa Magic Showcase logo
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Former names
  • Africa Magic Plus
    (2003–2012)
  • Africa Magic Entertainment
    (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

Africa Magic Urban
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Africa Magic Urban logo
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Launched2012
Closed30 April 2024;4 months ago (2024-04-30)
Former names
  • Africa Magic Movies 1
    (2012–2014)
Africa Magic Urban Movies (2014 - 16 March 2015)

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

Africa Magic Epic
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Africa Magic Epic logo
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Launched2012
Former names
  • Africa Magic Movies
    (2012-5 August 2014)
Africa Magic Epic Movies (2014–2016)

Previously Africa Magic Movies. A channel inspired by Africa's traditional roots with movies and series depicting cultural aspects.

Africa Magic Family

Africa Magic Family
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Africa Magic Family logo
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Former namesAfrica Magic
(2003–2014)

The parent Africa Magic channel serving family-oriented programs.

Regional channels

Africa Magic Hausa
Programming
Language(s) Hausa
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Launched2010

Launched = 2010

Africa Magic Yoruba
Programming
Language(s) Yoruba
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Launched2010
Africa Magic Igbo
Programming
Language(s) Igbo
Ownership
Owner Multichoice
History
Launched2 April 2015

Launched = 2010

Launched:2010

Launched:2015

Affiliates

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.

Defunct services

Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

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.

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