As part of DStv’s ongoing efforts to enhance customers’ television viewing experience and delight them with local, relevant and fresh content that resonates with viewers, staying true to the kids and making the world a more playful place, MultiChoice and ViacomCBS Networks Africa are proud to announce the introduction of the Amharic language on to Nick Jr., the educational, pre-school …

The BET Awards, which honor Black excellence in entertainment and sports, were presented last Sunday. A full list of nominees follows below. Album of the Year “Cuz I Love You,” Lizzo “Fever,” Megan Thee Stallion “Homecoming: The Live Album,” Beyoncé “I Used to Know Her,” H.E.R. “Kirk, “DaBaby “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial,” Roddy Ricch *WINNER Best Female R&B/Pop …

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has announced a strategic global partnership with leading Italian music company Sugar, one of the most prestigious independent music companies in the world. This expansive new worldwide agreement will provide Sugar with the industry’s best resources and expertise across their iconic recorded music and film soundtrack catalogues, alongside global support …

Three renowned film production companies; FilmOne Entertainment, Zeb Ejiro Productions and Omoni Oboli’s Dioni Vision, have signed a partnership to produce the sequel of the Nollywood classic – Domitilla. The project is a response to recent demands by the huge fan base of the first Domtilla, which was a favourite on home screens in the ‘90s. Production of the film …

Kim Kardashian West has inked an exclusive deal with Spotify to produce a podcast series that talks about criminal justice reform. The podcast will be co-hosted and co-produced by West together with TV producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi with Spotify’s Parcast Studio. The podcast will highlight Ansaldi’s investigation of the case of Kevin Keith, who was convicted of three murders in …

French anti-racism activist Assa Traoré will be honored with the BET International Global Good Award during this weekend’s international airing of the BET Awards. Since the death of her brother Adama in 2016 while in police custody, Traoré has worked to uncover the truth about his death, hold police accountable, and advocate for Black lives through the “Justice for Adama” …

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has set a new date for the 2021 Golden Globe following the coronavirus pandemic uncertainties affecting Hollywood. The award ceremony is now set for February 28, 2021, the abandoned Oscars original date. “To accommodate both domestic and international film and television productions, the HFPA will provide further guidance around eligibility, voting period and revised nominations …

It was in 2018 when Netflix made its first African film right of ownership with Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’. Ever since then the collaboration between the streaming platform and the African film dynasty has enveloped a new era of headline where African narratives are branded ‘Netflix Original’. First was the South African thriller ‘Queen Sono’ followed by the teen drama series …

Salma Hayek has secured a multi-title deal at HBO Max. This is her first-look deal with the streaming platform via her production company Ventanarosa. The newly formed two-year partnership will have Hayek bring projects to the streaming service first for potential development. Ventanarosa president, Jose Tamez will serve as her production partner. “We are thrilled to be joining HBO Max …

The first half of the year has seen a great wealth of Nollywood classics as both a year ago releases and old productions score a streaming placement on Netflix. The influx of Nollywood titles on the platform has admirably ballooned global attention for African cinemas. Big deals are dropping for film executives and in effect drawing international audience to the …