New Channel Alert (Rumour): Two Years After Its Rollout In The Rest Of Africa, NHK World Japan Will Finally Be Made Available To DStv Customers In South Africa

In 2020, NHK World-Japan was introduced to DStv customers outside South Africa on channel 431 showcasing a variety of arts and culture, current affairs, dramas, documentaries, sport and much more.

The channel offered a new world of Japanese content and was able to discover a unique and diverse blend of programming featuring hourly live international news from news bureaus around the globe, along with lifestyle, culture, food, travel, sports, technology, science, and history programs, with an Asian perspective.

 

 

At launch in 2020, Masaru Shiromoto, President and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting responsible for the worldwide distribution of NHK WORLD-JAPAN, says “Our new partnership with DStv will help broaden our reach and ensure that more people are exposed to the thrilling yet educational programs on our channel.”

Some great titles such as NHK NEWSLINE along with technology, lifestyle and entertainment programs such as Dining with the Chef, Journeys in Japan, J-Arena and Medical Frontiers. In addition, the channel offers an assortment of documentaries and specials including Asia Insight and NHK Documentary.

 

 

The channel was meant to be added onto the DStv platform in South Africa but things didn't go according to plan so it went through development hell alongside several channels awaiting launch on the platform including SABC Education and Via+.

From what the initial details stated, it would have been available to all DStv customers on channel 431 excluding regional packages like Easyview.

Reminder: 2016 Cartoon Predicting Kobe Bryant's Helicopter Crash Is Coming To Comedy Central Africa

When news of the famous basketball star came out, no one expected his life to be cut short so soon. Not even the American animated series Legends of Chamberlain Heights that depicted Bryant’s death six years ago.

Kobe Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine people who lost their lives when their helicopter slammed into a hillside near Malibu in Los Angeles County, California.

 

What is equally shocking is that Comedy Central premiered Legends of Chamberlain Heights in 2016. In the eight-episode of the animated sitcom titled “End of Days”, a scene features Kobe Bryant crashing in a helicopter. Bryant crawls half body out of the chopper clutching his trophies. He then passed out just as the helicopter explodes.

 

Since his passing, the video has now been taken down from Comedy Central’s website out of respect to Bryant’s family and everyone else who died in that plane crash.

Other incidents include a user from Twitter who predicted the very same incident even before the Comedy Central original surfaced and years after the show was produced Kobe Bryant himself joked about not being able to fly the beloved "Mamba Chopper".

 

In June, the short-lived animated series surfaces on Comedy Central. Although there's no details regarding whether or not his scene is from the episode titled "End Of Days". The chances of them excluding it are very high.

Roundups #54: The Wendy Williams Show Is Reportedly Dead, Fenty Beauty Expands To Africa And Katy Perry Lands The Lead Role In Melody

Wendy is nowhere in site

Wendy Williams insists she's getting her show back despite getting replaced by Sherri Shepherd. It’s hard to say goodbye to Wendy Williams for some staffers at her eponymous talk show, while others are ready to move on with Sherri Shepherd.

“There’s talk [of how to say goodbye] and a lot of people on staff feel like there should be a tribute to [Wendy] or some kind of farewell,” an insider revealed.

 

Shepherd will inherit most of Williams’ production staff when her show debuts in September. And while it’s not confirmed, Shepherd is expected to guest host the last episodes of Williams’ show, which “makes it awkward because she’s the one replacing her,” the first source said.

Rihanna's makeup line expands to Africa

Over the years, the luxury beauty products have been sold anywhere else but the African continent. And this is not an omission that the singer and beauty entrepreneur has been unaware of. Well, it turns out she is finally ready to rectify that.

Earlier in the month, she announced the products would be launched in the following countries from May 27th: Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia.

 

Rihanna is now seeking to tap into the demand. And there is every indication that the products will sell out. After all, the celebrity is wildly popular across African countries, with millions of fans who will be influenced to patronise. The Fenty Beauty products will be competing with both local and other international beauty brands.

Katy Perry is working with the studio behind Miraculous

Singer/songwriter Katy Perry will star as the title character in Melody, an animated musical feature created, directed and produced by Jeremy Zag. Cross Creek’s Tyler Thompson will produce alongside Perry, Zag and Michael Gracey, The Greatest Showman director who helmed the upcoming big budget animated film Ladybug & Cat Noir Awakening, done by Zag’s Zagtoons.

 

In this musical adventure, Melody is a kind-hearted, insecure singer who must overcome the evil plans of Rose Stellar, a jealous wicked pop queen who has vowed to destroy her. Set against the backdrop of New York City, Melody will take audiences on an adventure of song, laughter and heroic quest. In her arsenal, Melody has seven musical notes that set her apart and have magical qualities and help guide her moral compass. Perry is writing and performing songs for the film, and sparked to the themes of self-discovery and self belief that is key to the fulfillment of life dreams like the one she is living.

Comedy Central Africa Doubles Down On Reruns With Back-To-Back Episodes Of Workaholics Plus The Neighborhood And A Brand New Controversial Series Makes It To The Channel - June 2022 Highlights

THE NEIGHBORHOOD S1 & S2
WEEKDAYS FROM 1 JUNE AT 21:00
When Dave Johnson and his family arrive from Michigan, they are unfazed that their new dream home is located in a community quite different from their previous small town. 

WORKAHOLICS S1
SATURDAY 4 JUNE AT 22:00
The party never stops while best friends, roommates and coworkers Blake, Adam and Ders try to make their way in the world.

 

LEGENDS OF CHAMBERLAIN HEIGHTS
SATURDAY 4 JUNE AT 23:00
Legends of Chamberlain Heights follow the lives of three high school freshman Jamal, Milk, and Grover. These three are benchwarmers on the school basketball team, but legends in their own minds.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH S27
TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS 1 JUNE AT 23:30
Host, Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.

COMEDY CENTRAL'S ALL-STAR DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
SUNDAY 5 JUNE AT 21:00
Worlds collide as the starts of Comedy Central come together for the first ever All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special. This seasonal celebration features a variety of Comedy Central personalities presenting the most awesome Advent calendar ever.

 

DAVE ATTELL: ROAD WORK
SUNDAY 12 JUNE AT 21:00
Veteran New York City comic Dave Attell is back with his Comedy Central stand-up special "Road Work." This unique special cuts together multiple performances from Attell's past tour. From New Orleans to Philadelphia to Minneapolis and more, "Road Work" feels more like a concert film than a traditional stand-up special. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper Attell show without his expert crowd work and clever R-rated material in what he calls "a filthy, dirty mess of a show".

JEFF DUNHAM’S COMPLETELY UNREHEARSED LAST MINUTE PANDEMIC HOLIDAY SPECIAL
SATURDAY 19 JUNE AT 21:00
Jeff Dunham, along with the usual cast of dummies presents all-new comedy material.

 

KYLE KINANE: I LIKED HIS OLD STUFF BETTER SPECIAL
SUNDAY 26 JUNE AT 21:00
Kyle Kinane's new special delivers wonderfully grim anecdotes filtered through his own optimistic lens. In "I Liked His Old Stuff Better" Kinane chooses to marvel rather than rue such experiences as falling in the shower and receiving pickled eggs as a token of love.

Mpuma Kapa TV On Their Partnership With Newsroom Afrika

Mpuma Kapa TV witnessed the carination of what was announced on our respective platforms and other media of the partnership between MPK TV, 1 KZN TV & Newsroom Afrika. less than 6 months ago.

We are happy that what we started as a proposal on paper has now come to fruition. The training program that was put together addressed the core-areas of the work of both Mpuma Kapas editorial & technical teams. The program, which the trainees will reinforce what their managers are accentuating as important for them to deliver a news product that is credible & up to standard.

 

 

The feedback that the station received from the trainees made us realize the importance of improving skills of our people. We are already reaping the fruits of the newly acquired skills.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the teams from IAJ, Mojapele Productions, & Inala Media for the job well done in delivering the training & for their understanding of the circumstances under which we operate as community broadcasters. To the teams at Newsroom Afrika, thank you for putting together such relevant extensive training program.

 

To Multi Choice, we are greatful for your support whenever we request for assistance to help us deliver a quality product for our viewers. May our partnership with Newsroom Afrika grow from strength to strength.

A special congratulations to Lusulwethu Antoni, Jamy-Leigh Rooy, Nelisa Kom, Lumka Bekindawo, Jesica Bobo, and last but not least Michael Maxley Koester, who achieved this great milestone.