Broadcast, Film and Convergence in Africa - Issue no. 251 18 November 2016
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The Nigerian who sells Nollywood content to francophone Africa, turns You Tube views into hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly
18 November 2016
Murphy Anawana, Aforevo has one of the biggest You Tube platforms for Nollywood content and spotted a niche for dubbed Nollywood content in francophone Africa. Russell Southwood spoke to him at DISCOP about what he does and his plans for expansion. Anawana’s business started in Nigeria with channels on You Tube to distribute Nollywood movies and series. But he spotted an opportunity in francophone Africa:”We looked at francophone Africa and saw that there was only Nollywood TV doing Nollywood movies in French so we thought, there’s a niche there”. “There is a lot of competition in Nigeria and we are…
Broadcast
Whale Caller scoops Best African Film at Joburg Film Festival
18 November 2016
Zola Masekos adaptation of Zakes Mdas critically acclaimed novel The Whale Caller was named Best African Film at the inaugural Joburg Film Festival. The Best Film award went to Brazilian-born,…
Broadcast
Filming Wraps on BAFTA-Nominated Filmmaker Rungano Nyoni’s Feature Debut, ‘I Am Not a Witch’
18 November 2016
Principal photography wraps this week on “I Am Not a Witch,” the debut feature film from BAFTA-nominated Welsh-Zambian filmmaker Rungano Nyoni. “I Am Not a Witch” has been shooting for…
Broadcast
2016 has been an awful year, unless your name is Terence Neale.
18 November 2016
“Terence has owned 2016,” says Egg Films’ executive producer Colin Howard. “He’s the most awarded South African commercials director internationally this year; the one with the most YouTube views; and…
Broadcast
Idris Elba to Executive Produce Africa-Set Drama Series 'Brazza' (Exclusive)
18 November 2016
'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' writer Paul Viragh will pen the script for the project, set in the criminal underworld of the Congolese capital Brazzaville. Idris Elba is…
Broadcast
Why Morocco is Africa's little Hollywood
18 November 2016
In the new comedy "Army Of One", Nicolas Cage plays an American civilian who tries to hunt down Osama Bin Laden after an encounter with God, played by Russell Brand.…
Broadcast
“Film is my tool” A conversation with the risk-taking organizer of the first queer film festival in Uganda
18 November 2016
A queer film festival comes to Uganda — where homosexuality is illegal This December, several hundred film fans from around the world are expected to gather in Kampala, Uganda. There…
Broadcast
‘Train of Salt and Sugar’ Named Best Film at Inaugural Joburg Film Festival
18 November 2016
JOHANNESBURG — Brazilian-born helmer Licínio Azevedo’s powerful Mozambican war drama, “Train of Salt and Sugar,” was named best film at the first Joburg Film Festival, which wrapped Nov. 5 in…
Broadcast
The Carthage Film Festival on very little sleep
18 November 2016
Back in Tunis after 22 years away, the 50th anniversary of the Carthage Film Festival continues to be a revelation. Despite the colonial Cartesian logic of grand boulevards and streetcar…
Broadcast
Screendance Africa Short Film Screenings at the CT International Dance Festival
18 November 2016
Join us for a special programme of short dance films spanning the whole continent, from Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, revealing a continent of mixed ideologies, creativity, ways…
Content
Why we are bringing back Big Brother Nigeria – Multichoice boss
18 November 2016
Katung Aduwak will be the happiest person on earth to reconnect with the reality TV show that made him famous about 10 years ago when the new Big Brother Nigeria…
Content
CBeebies for Zuku TV
18 November 2016
BBC Worldwide has launched CBeebies on the Zuku TV, the East African home entertainment operator platform. The 24 hour channel is available now to all customers in the market. CBeebies…
Content
DW launches multi-media migration focus for West Africa
18 November 2016
DW's new multi-media project "The Migration Dilemma" traces the dangerous journey to Europe undertaken by West African refugees. Reporters look into the social consequences of this exodus on the families…
Content
Zuku TV relaunches Swahili Channel as competition heats up
18 November 2016
Zuku TV has re-launched its Swahili channel with a foray of new content designed for Swahili lovers. The channel Zuku Swahili Movies, will effectively change to a general entertainment channel…
Content
Johannesburg Makes a Bid for More Global Film, TV Production Business
18 November 2016
Johannesburg rolled out the red carpet for the inaugural edition of the Joburg Film Festival, as film and TV stars gathered for what was a busy week in the glitzy…
Content
WapTV now on DStv and GOtv
18 November 2016
Wap TV, the 24-hour Nigerian Entertainment channel, will now be available on DStv channel 262 and GOtv channel 102. The channel has obtained several awards since its launched in the…
Distribution
Discovery signs up for Kwesé TV distribution
18 November 2016
Four Discovery channels are destined for Econet Media’s Kwesé TV after a content deal was sealed between the US broadcaster and nascent African pay-TV platform.Discovery IDX How Not to Kill…
Distribution
StarTimes Enhances Programming with Introduction of 4 New Channels
18 November 2016
November 10th 2016 – StarTimes Media has today announced the introduction of four new entertainment channels on its platform with a key focus on documentary and Pan-Africa content. The four…
Distribution
Distribution – In brief
18 November 2016
Johannesburg – As from 1 December 2016, [ED] will no longer be available on DStv. The channel, which is currently on DStv Channel 190 and GOtv channel 65. Station Manager…
Technology & Convergence
MultiChoice Launches New ARRIS HD PVR with HEVC for Enhanced Streaming Services
18 November 2016
HEVC technology to improve quality and value of MultiChoice's on-demand streaming experiences in Africa South African pay television provider MultiChoice recently launched the new DStv Explora 2 decoder from ARRIS…
Technology & Convergence
South Africa expected to complete DTT in 2018
18 November 2016
By the end of the year 2018, South Africa is expected to complete the digital migration process. The news has been declared by the Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi, from…
Regulation & Policy
TV broadcasters to pay up to 60 percent less for signal distribution
18 November 2016
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Analysys Mason, a UK consultancy firm have come up with new rates for Broadcast Signal Distributors after a consultative process with operators and…
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Opportunities
18 November 2016
The 13th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), the Premier Africa Film Awards countdown has begun, and the Africa Film Academy cordially invites filmmakers to submit their feature, short, animation and…
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Events
18 November 2016
Introduction: Quoting notable nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, "film festivals help to increase the mileage and patronage of our local movies in the global village and they allow movie aficionados to converge…
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People
18 November 2016
Passing of SA film pioneer Jans Rautenbach Last week, on 2 November 2016, a pioneering filmmaker in South, Jans Rautenbach, the director of such controversial films as Die Kandidaat, Katrina…
