Africa Magic

Africa Magic Urban
	Multichoice
History
Launched	2012
Former names	Africa Magic Movies 1; (2012-2014); Africa Magic Urban Movies (2014 - 16 March 2015)

Africa Magic Showcase
	Multichoice
History
Former names	Africa Magic Plus; (2003-2012); Africa Magic Entertainment; (2012-2014);

Africa Magic
	1Magic
History
Launched	14 July 2003; 20 years ago
Links
Website	http://www.africamagic.tv
Availability
Terrestrial
GOtv	Channel depends on region
GOtv	Channel 2 (Africa Magic Family); Channel 6 (Africa Magic Urban); Channel 9 (Africa Magic Epic)
DStv	Channel 151 (Africa Magic Showcase); Channel 152 (Africa Magic Epic); Channel 153 (Africa Magic Urban); Channel 154 (Africa Magic Family); Channel 156 (Africa Magic Hausa); Channel 157 (Africa Magic Yoruba); Channel 159 (Africa Magic Igbo)

Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly

Nigerian series and movies. Africa Magic, which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net

and now comprises seven channels.

History

Africa Magic was launched in July 2003 as a movie and general entertainment channel geared at showcasing Nollywood talent and African culture and couture. At the time of its launch it received high popularity amongst DStv subscribers, especially in South Africa and Nigeria. Thus the launching of a sister channel, Africa Magic Plus, was made possible. The two channels went on another brand identity and over the next decade, the brand expanded to include seven more channels comprising movies, television shows and general entertainment. Africa Magic broadcasts in more than 50 African countries.^[1] The channels include Africa Magic Family, Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Yoruba, Africa Magic Igbo, Africa Magic Hausa. Africa Magic Epic and Africa Magic Urban.^[2] Africa Magic is also responsible for the annual Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs), the biggest celebration of film and television talent in Africa.^[3]

Africa Magic's original programmes

Aajiirebi
Africa's Next Top Model
Before 30
53 Extra
Jara
Highlites with IK
Stargist
Big Brother Africa
Tinsel
The Johnsons
Hotel Majestic
Jacob's Cross
Do Good
Hush
Battleground
Jemeji
The Voice Nigeria
My Flatmates
Kona
Big Brother Naija
Forbidden
Ajoche
The Eve
Riona
Enakhe
Unmarried (Nigeria)
Halita
Hustle
Battleground

Stations

Africa Magic started out as a single

Multichoice's biggest revenue generators, South Africa and Nigeria

, the reason why Africa Magic plus was launched. These were later renamed along with the creation of new channels. In 2017, Its rerun channel, Africa Magic World was discontinued due to lack of viewership.[4]

Africa Magic Showcase

Previously Africa Magic Plus then Africa Magic Entertainment. The premium tier channel showing first-run original series, reality shows and latest nollywood movie premiers.

Africa Magic Urban

Previously Africa Magic Movies 1. A contemporary lifestyle entertainment channel with predominantly movies and talk shows, as well as series from Mzansi Magic. Dropped the word 'Movies' in March 2015.

Africa Magic Epic

Africa Magic Epic
History
Multichoice
Launched	2012
Former names	Africa Magic Movies (2012-5 August 2014) Africa Magic Epic Movies (2014 - 2016)

Previously Africa Magic Movies. A channel inspired by Africa's traditional roots with movies and series depicting cultural aspects.

Africa Magic Family

Africa Magic Family
History
Multichoice
Former names	Africa Magic (2003-2014)

The parent Africa Magic channel serving family-oriented programs.

Regional channels

Africa Magic Hausa
Programming
Language(s)	Multichoice
History
Launched	2010

Launched = 2010

Africa Magic Yoruba
Programming
Language(s)	Multichoice
History
Launched	2010

Africa Magic Igbo
Programming
Language(s)	Multichoice
History
Launched	2 April 2015

Launched = 2010

Africa Magic Hausa – Movies and series broadcast in Hausa
Africa Magic Yoruba –Movies and series broadcast in Yoruba

Launched:2010

Africa Magic Igbo – Movies and series broadcast in Igbo

Launched:2015

Affiliates

These are channels affiliated to the Africa Magic and share most of the programs, which are independently sourced from their respective regions. Content from these channels are either displayed in their original soundtrack or dubbed in English.

Maisha Magic – Formerly Africa Magic Swahili. A channel catering for the East African diaspora. Has five dedicated entertainment channels, Maisha Magic East, Maisha Magic Plus, Maisha Magic Bongo, Maisha Magic Movies and Maisha Magic POA.
Jango Magic – The West African-inspired channel serving Angola and Mozambique with a Kenyan version of The Voice
Zambezi Magic – Channel catering for Southern African nations such as Zimbabwe and Botswana. It primarily carries original drama series and content from Mzansi Magic.
Pearl Magic – Channel serving the Ugandan diaspora
Mzansi Magic – Channel that broadcasts South African series. Many of their programs are shown on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Urban. Has sister channels Mzansi Wethu, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi Music
Akwaaba Magic - channel serving Ghanaian audiences
Abol TV - channel created for Amharic speaking audiences

Defunct services

Africa Magic World – Channel derived from MagicWorld. Played mostly reruns.Closed 30 April 2017 due to lack of viewership.[1]
Africa Magic Go – Subscription-based Video-on-demand service available to users outside Africa.Closed 30 November 2015.[2]

Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by

Multichoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film. The inaugural Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held in Lagos, Lagos State

in Nigeria on 9 March 2013, and was broadcast live in more than 50 countries. Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired in the previous year.