DStv Inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame and Named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand
DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, has been officially recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv inducted into the prestigious Brand Africa Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved for iconic African brands that have significantly shaped the continent’s…
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Important stories to tell: How local content drives local culture
As the continent celebrates Africa Month in May, attention is drawn to the African narrative and the essential need to share our stories from our unique perspective. These narratives ought to reflect the richness of African culture, prompting the question: how does culture evolve? Much of what we now recognize as “our culture” originated as…
Kenyan Filmmaker To Debut Feature Film BOBO on Showmax.
Local filmmaker and MultiChoice Talent Factory alumni Maurice Muendo is set to have his directorial debut film, BOBO, premiere on Showmax this May. The film comes to the African streamer following its premiere at the 2025 Joburg Film Festival, where it received rave reviews. BOBO follows a promising young woman who misses a chance to…
Introducing the cast of The Mommy Club NBO, coming soon to Showmax.
Showmax is excited to announce The Mommy Club NBO, the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise, set to premiere this May. Following successful editions in South Africa and Tanzania, The Mommy Club NBO will offer a glimpse into the lives of five affluent Kenyan mothers as they navigate the unique blend of parenting,…
MultiChoice Thrills Fans with Shanga Season 2 Premiere and New Telenovela Lulu.
MultiChoice has launched two exciting new shows on Maisha Magic Plus, the much-awaited second season of Shanga and the premiere of an intense new telenovela, Lulu. Returning after its dramatic first season, Shanga brings back even more suspense, danger and emotional drama. The new season follows Ledama (Brahim Ouma), Soila (Foi Wambui) and Kari (Zazira…
TCL Transforms Home Entertainment in Kenya with Stunning 2025 TV and Audio Lineup.
Kenyan homes are about to experience a revolution in entertainment as TCL Electronics, the world’s top-two TV brand, unveils its spectacular 2025 television and audio lineup. This exciting new collection brings Hollywood-quality visuals and sound to living rooms across the country, headlined by the breathtaking 115-inch C7K QD-Mini LED TV alongside the impressive C6K, V6C,…
Afropop Sensation Guchi Delights Kenyan Fans With Nairobi Visit, Kenya .
Nigerian Afropop artist, Ugochi Lydia Onuoha, popularly known as Guchi, has landed in Kenya to the delight of her rabid fan base. The Jennifer hitmaker, whose music has resonated deeply with Kenyan audiences, expressed her excitement during a press conference in Nairobi today. “I am so happy to be in Kenya,” Guchi exclaimed, her face…
Maisha Magic Plus to Debut New Drama, Sarabi.
Maisha Magic Plus is set to launch Sarabi, a captivating new drama series that takes viewers on an emotional journey through love, betrayal and redemption premiering on Monday, 24 February. Set in the picturesque fictional Vuno Zuri Coffee Farm, Sarabi follows the life of Matthew MacOdimba who starts working as a coffee picker at a coffee plantation…
Young Filmmakers Showcase Talent as MTF East Africa Academy Graduates Debut Feature Films.
Two feature films created by graduates of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy are set to premiere on Maisha Magic channels, marking a significant achievement for the emerging filmmakers. The films, Deadbeat and The Immersive Alarm highlight the storytelling and production skills developed by the graduates during their intensive 12-month training. Their debut on Maisha Magic Plus…
Jackie Vike, Cyprian Osoro to star in Maisha Magic Plus comedy, Sumbua Sacco.
Maisha Magic Plus is thrilled to announce the premiere of its newest comedy series, Sumbua Sacco, premiering Friday, February 7th. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Lumumba Estate, Sumbua Sacco follows Awinja and Osoro – played by the dynamic duo Jackie Vike (Click Click Bang) and Cyprian Osoro (4 Better 4 Worse)- a broke but ambitious couple…