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Africa Magic Showcase Termination

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From 1 March 2016, Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 150) will no longer be available on the DStv Premium package. DStv Premium customers can still get the best of local content on our other Africa Magic channels, as well as on Mzansi and VUZU.

Airtel Trace Music Star Makes A Comeback In 2016 With International Superstar Keri Hilson

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Season 2 of Airtel TRACE Music Star, the biggest pan-African talent search competition, is back and will see Keri Hilson on the hunt for Africa’s next music talent from February 1, 2016! The 2015 edition of Airtel Trace Music Star With 2.3 million calls made in its previous season, the Airtel TRACE Music Star (ATMS) talent search is the biggest music competition to ever take place in Africa. The number of contestants surpassed European and American talent shows such as “The Voice” and “Idols”. The mobile phone based ATMS talent search contest also won the “Best Pan-African Initiative” accolade at the prestigious AfricaCom Awards held in Capetown, South Africa. Crowned Airtel TRACE Music star winner by megastar Akon, Mayunga won a record deal as well as promotion for a total value exceeding $500,000 and a mentorship programme with Akon. His first track “Nice Couple” reached number 1 on all major radio and TV charts in his home country of Tanzania. A few months ago, he was in Los Angeles

Nicki Minaj Brings The Pinkprint Tour To South Africa In March

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American pop & hip hop sensation Nicki Minaj, is bringing the famous Pinkprint tour to her South African fans, with three unforgettable shows in Johannesburg at the Ticketpro Dome on Thursday 17 March, Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday 20 March and Cape Town’s Grand Arena, Grand West on Tuesday 22 March. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday 28 January from ticketpro.co.za and selected Edgars retail stores nationally. Grammy Award-nominated superstar, Nicki Minaj, continues to break records and impact pop culture at large. Her critically lauded third full- length album, The Pinkprint arrived at the top of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, cementing her as rap's reigning queen. Minaj recently made history, simultaneously occupying four top 10 spots on the Mainstream R&B/Hip- Hop airplay chart and becoming the first female artist to achieve the feat. Minaj also has the most hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart o

Nickelodeon Africa March 2016 Schedule

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05:00  Rabbids:Invasion 05:30  Breadwinners 05:55  Max & Shred 06:20  Harvey Beaks 06:45  SpongeBob SquarePants 07:10  SpongeBob SquarePants 07:35  Game Shakers 08:00  Sanjay & Craig 08:25  Breadwinners 08:50  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 09:20  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 09:45  100 Things To Do Before High School 10:10  Max & Shred 10:35  SpongeBob SquarePants 11:00  SpongeBob SquarePants 11:25  Harvey Beaks 11:50  Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 12:15  Breadwinners 12:40  Rabbids:Invasion 13:10  Game Shakers 13:35  The Thundermans 14:00  Harvey Beaks 14:25  SpongeBob Squarepants New Episodes (190-196) 14:50  SpongeBob SquarePants 15:20  Henry Danger 15:45  Breadwinners 16:10  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 16:35  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 17:00  100 Things To Do Before High School 17:25  Game Shakers 17:50  SpongeBob SquarePants 18:20  Bella & The Bulldogs 18:45  Sanjay & Craig 19:10  The Thundermans New Episodes (301-312) 19:35

Nicktoons Africa March 2016 Schedule

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6:00  T.U.F.F. Puppy 6:25  The Fairly OddParents 6:50  The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15  Fanboy and Chum Chum 7:40  Avatar:Legend of Aang 8:05  Avatar:Legend of Aang 8:30  Alvin and the Chipmunks 8:55  The Fairly OddParents 9:20  Angry Beavers New Episodes (44-53) 9:45  Robot And Monster 10:10  Rugrats 10:35  All Grown Up 11:00  As Told By Ginger New Episodes (21-30) 11:25  Totally Spies 11:50  Totally Spies 12:15  Winx Club 12:40  Winx Club 13:05  Avatar:Legend of Aang 13:30  Avatar:Legend of Aang 13:55  The Fairly OddParents 14:20  Alvin and the Chipmunks New Episodes (121A-126B) 14:45  Get Blake! 15:10  T.U.F.F. Puppy New Episodes (41-50) 15:35  Kung Fu Panda 16:00  Monsters Vs Aliens New Episodes (14-26) 16:25  Fanboy and Chum Chum 16:50  The Penguins Of Madagascar 17:15  The Penguins Of Madagascar 17:40  Kung Fu Panda 18:05  Avatar:Legend of Aang New Episodes (312-321) 18:30  Avatar:Legend of Aang 18:55  Winx Club 19:20  Totally Spies 19:45  Totally

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Flies In March On Nickelodeon & Nicktoons

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GET READY FOR SOMETHING BIG. Because the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards are coming, and this year your favorites are bringing it, BIG TIME! We’re talking the most massive musical performances  we’ve ever pulled off! The most colossal celebrities on the planet, all in one place! Stuffed with  supersized surprises that will BLOW. YOUR. MIND! And we’re bringing it all straight to you: the biggest fans in the world! So brace yourself for immense impact. Because this much fun cannot be  contained. KIDS’ CHOICE 2016: KIND OF A BIG DEAL.  The host of the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is ready to bring on the slime! Country music singer and coach on the U.S.’s ‘The Voice’, Blake Shelton is now taking on another new job. He’ll be taking center stage at the 2016 KCA! Joining him? A ton of your favorite celebs… and a ton of your  favorite green goo—SLIME!!! Don’t miss all the fun at the ultimate kids’ party, the 2016 KCA!  This year in the African category, Best African Blogger, your favorite li

Updated:Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. Africa March 2016 Highlights

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Nickelodeon Africa March 2016 Highlights: Nickelodeon's KCA 2016 Airs on Wednesday 16 March at 16:30 CAT. KCA 2016 encores on Friday 18 at 15:30 CAT on Saturday 19 at 11:30 CAT and Sunday 20 at 17:30 CAT. Spongebob Squarepants New episodes (190-196) Airs Monday to Friday at 14:25 CAT, starting on Monday 7 March. New episodes marathons on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 at 9:20 CAT and 15:20 respectively. The Thundermans New episodes (301-312) Airs Monday to Friday at 19:10 CAT, starting on Monday 7 March. New episodes marathons on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 at 9:20 CAT and 15:20 CAT respectively. Harvey Beaks New episodes (118-122) Airs Monday to Friday at 14:00 CAT, starting on Monday 29 February. New episodes marathons on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 at 9:20 CAT and 15:20 CAT respectively. Nick Jr. Africa March 2016 Highlights: Fresh Band of Spies New series (101-110) Premiere:Sunday, March 27 at 21:20 and Monday 28 at 05:10, 09:20 and 17:10 Blaze and the Monster Machines Ne

Nickelodeon Africa To Premiere Game Shakers From Monday 8 February At 17:25

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GAME SHAKERS New Series (101-113) Airs Monday to Friday at 17:25 CAT, starting on Monday 8 February. New episodes  marathon on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 at 9:20 CAT and 15:20 CAT respectively, and the  weekend of 27 and 28 February at 9:20 CAT and 15:20 CAT respectively. When they created Sky Whale for their science project, seventh graders Babe and Kenzie were  hoping for a passing grade at best. Although not parting from a very smooth beginning, the abilities  combined of the natural-born leader Babe and the geeky smart Kenzie set up the pillars of a  successful business relationship: the partners-turned-business-partners-turned-friends never expected  that their mobile gaming app will become the most popular game of the year! With the profits, Babe  and Kenzie start GAME SHAKERS, a super cool gaming company in Brooklyn, hiring their friend  Hudson as their first employee and overexcited tester.  But when superstar rapper Double G finds out the girls used one of his songs in their

Ex On The Beach Season Four Premier On MTV this January

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Ex On The Beach S4: The hit reality television series Ex On The Beach is back and season 4 promises to be even crazier than the last, as eight new sexy singles head to a holiday heaven in Mexico... or so they think. The new series also promises a few surprise celebrity exes dropping in to make sure that the contestants’ perfect summer romances do not go according to plan. Programme: Ex On The Beach Channel: MTV (DStv channel 130) Broadcast: 26 January Time: 21:15

According To Alex Premieres On BET, 20 January

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According to Alex premiering on BET (DStv channel 129), is a docu-series that focuses on Alex Martin Dean, the daughter of Whoopi Goldberg and Alvin Martin, and her three children - now in their teens and 20s. This docu-series shows Alex’s journey as she reinvents herself personally and professionally with the help of her husband, Bernard, and their best friends, Leisa (the daughter of Hill Street Blues actor Lee Weaver) and Ron. When her eldest daughter, Amara, decides to move back home - with her fiancé and new baby in tow – suddenly, three generations will be living under one roof and Alex and Leisa’s plans may have to be take a back seat. Catch According to Alex weekly on BET (DStv channel 129) from Wednesday 20 January at 19:30. Programme: According To Alex Channel: BET (DStv Channel 129) Date: Wednesday, 20 January 2016 Time: 19:30

Boomerang Africa (EMEA) 2016-Slate

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Bunnicula An animated comedy series based on the  bestselling children’s book. The series follows the paranormal comedy adventures  of Bunnicula the vampire rabbit, who — instead of drinking blood — drains the juice  of carrots and other vegetables to boost  his supernatural abilities.  New Show Exclusive May 2016 10 episodes x 22’ A Warner Bros Production Grizzy & the Lemmings He is big as a bear, strong as a bear, smart…as a bear. Naturally, no other animal dares to  contest this “bear’s privilege”. That is no other animal except one: a tribe that belongs to the  most ino?ensive, stupid and ridiculous mammal family that exists – the lemmings. New Show - Exclusive September 2016 39 episodes x7’ A  Studio Hari Production

Cartoon Network Africa 2016-Slate

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Powerpuff Girls The Powerpuff Girls, featuring Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, are three girl superheroes  whose mission is to fight crime in between living a normal childhood. The reimagined series, about three girls juggling school and saving the world before bedtime, is slated for a 2016 global launch and will include a brand-new television series, produced by Cartoon Network Studios. Show reboot 40 episodes x 11' March 2016 A Cartoon Network Studios Production Ben 10 Cartoon Network is introducing a brand new Ben 10 to a new generation of fans across the globe with an all-new television series. The new animated series, based on the highly successful franchise about an alien-powered kid hero, is being produced by Cartoon Network Studios and will premiere on Cartoon Network international channels in the fall of 2016. Show reboot Exclusive October 2016 10 episodes x 11’ A Cartoon Network Studios Production Mighty Magisword When quests need questing, call Vambre and Pr