Press Room - The Africa Channel

The Africa Channel and its production arm, TAC Studios, is a showcase for the African continent’s most outstanding English-language television series, specials, documentaries, feature films, music, biographies, and cultural and historical content. The channel’s mission is to open up a daily window into modern African life and, in the process, help demystify Africa for viewers globally. The Africa Channel is based in Los Angeles and is available in approximately seven million homes in North America and the Caribbean on cable systems such as Comcast, Charter/Spectrum, and the Caribbean Cable Cooperative. In addition, it’s streaming subscription video-on-demand platform, DemandAfrica.com, is available worldwide on the web, mobile and connected devices.

Our Mission? To open up a daily window into modern African life and, in the process, help demystify Africa for American viewers.

Press Releases

2025

THE AFRICA CHANNEL TO BROADCAST THE U.S. TELEVISION PREMIERE OF THE TRACE AWARDS - February 3, 2025 – The Africa Channel (TAC) announced today it has acquired the Trace Awards 2025 and will air its exclusive linear television U.S. premiere on Sunday, March 16 at 8 p.m. EST with an encore at 12 Midnight. View Press Release.

2024

2023

THE AFRICA CHANNEL TEAMS UP WITH MISS WORLD SOUTH AFRICA PAGEANT TO AIR SPECIAL CELEBRATING FINALISTS ALONG WITH THE FINAL CROWNING. November 2, 2023 – The Africa Channel (TAC), is partnering with Miss World South Africa, a country-wide search for a young lady who embodies the mantra, “beauty with a purpose,” The Africa Channel and Demand Africa will broadcast The Miss World South Africa Finalists Special, highlighting the top 12 contestants and the 2 hour Miss World South Africa Pageant Finale. View Press Release
NEW REALITY SERIES AFRICAN ROYALE FOLLOWS THE JOURNEY OF HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS ABIMBOLA FERNANDEZ AS SHE TAKES ON HOLLYWOOD AND THOSE COMING AFTER WHAT HER FAMILY BUILT. September 7, 2023 - Coming this October to The Africa Channel (TAC), viewers will be introduced to African Royale - the real-life story of Her Imperial Highness, Abimbola Fernandez as she establishes herself in Los Angeles while working to preserve her father's Royal legacy and protect her family's multi-billion-dollar fortune. View Press Release
TAC: PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR MIP AFRICA’S FAME FILM SHORTS FESTIVAL AND INTERNATIONAL EMMYS SEMI-FINAL JUDGING, NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS ITS COMMITMENT TO AFRICAN CONTENT CREATORS. AUGUST 26, 2023 – The Africa Channel (TAC), in its role as the largest licensor of African content in North America with over 3000 hours annually, will be exhibiting its support for the African content creator’s community via its association with two high-profile industry events being held in Cape Town next month. View Press Release
TAC SUPPORTS LIBERTY & JUSTICE MADE IN AFRICA SWIMWEAR LINE AS PART OF MEDIA
ENTITY’S TAC365 INITIATIVE COMMEMORATING BLACK BUSINESS MONTH. August 17, 2023 - The Africa Channel (TAC), is commemorating Black Business Month (August) as part of its TAC365 initiative by using its linear platform to support the Liberty & Justice – the first Made in Africa swimwear line. View Press Release
THE AFRICA CHANNEL TO AIR U.S. PREMIERE OF WILD AFRICA FUND CONCERT SERIES FEATURING ALYN SANO, CKAY, MUSA KEYS, FOCALISTIC, MACKY2, ZIKHONA, ANITA JAXSON, BOMB$HELL, TOWELA, MAMPI AND TOP CHERI. June 7, 2023 - The Africa Channel (TAC), the longest running linear television network presenting African content to North American audiences, announced that it has entered into a partnership with The Wild Africa Fund and the Pan African The Rockstar Group, and will air the U.S. premiere of the Music For Wildlife Concert series commencing during Black Music Month. View Press Release
THE AFRICA CHANNEL INC. ANNOUNCES SEVERAL NEW CONTENT AND RENEWAL AGREEMENTS; COMPANY CONTINUES TO BE THE LEAD CURATOR OF AFRICAN PROGRAMMING FOR NORTH AMERICAN AUDIENCES ACROSS ITS PLATFORMS. May 15, 2023 - The Africa Channel Inc., continuing in its role as the largest licensor of African content in North America with over 3000 hours, has reached several new content and renewal partnership agreements with some of the industry’s leading producers and distributors from the continent and beyond including BBC Africa, Cardova Trading Ltd, eTV, FilmOne, Inverleigh and M-Net. View Press Release

THE AFRICA CHANNEL UNVEILS ITS BLACK HISTORY MONTH LINE-UP FOCUSED ON BLACK AMBITION, EXCELLENCE AND IDENTITY INCLUDING WORLD PREMIERE SNEAK PEEK OF ORIGINAL SERIES ‘AFRICAN ROYALE’. January 24, 2023 - The Africa Channel today unveiled a portion of its Black History Month line-up fueled by the theme of Black Ambition, Excellence and Identity. Heading the line-up will be a much-anticipated sneak peek of the channel’s new original reality series African Royale which follows one Nigerian heiress’ journey as she navigates a life and career while carving out an identity as both an African and an American in Black America. View Press Release

THE AFRICA CHANNEL DOUBLES DOWN ON AUDIENCE CONNECTION MISSION AS BLACK-OWNED AND BLACK-TARGETED MEDIA COMPANY HEADS INTO UPFRONT. February 9, 2023 - The Africa Channel is doubling down on its commitment to bridge cultural gaps and authentically connect the U.S.’ evolving Black American population to its heritage. View Press Release
THE AFRICA CHANNEL APPOINTS DR. THELÁ THATCH AND AVA L. HALL TO NEW EXECUTIVE POSITIONSMarch 14, 2023The Africa Channel (TAC) today announced two key executive moves to further strengthen the company’s leadership team. Ava Hall has been appointed to the newly created position of Head of Content and Brand while Dr. Thelá Thatch has seen her role expanded under the new title of Head of Human Resources and Community Engagement.View Press Release

2022

The Africa Channel Hosts Semi-Final Round of Judging for the International Emmy® Awards in South Africa
August 29, 2022
On Friday, August 25th The Africa Channel and its production division TAC Studios hosted the semi-final International Emmy Awards Jury for Best Performance by an Actor in Cape Town, South Africa. Following a successful virtual event in 2021, this year’s jury facilitated by the International Emmys included talent and representatives from major companies including MultiChoice, Amazon Prime Video, The Africa Channel, ColorCreative, Trace TV, FilmOne Entertainment, SABC, Disney+, and Zee Networks.
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The Africa Channel Announces New Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications
May 20, 2022
The Africa Channel (TAC), the longest-running independent, minority-owned media company focused on presenting pan-African content to US audiences, announces Toyin Awesu-Uhuegbu as Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications to lead the company’s global marketing, communications, and government affairs efforts across TAC’s subsidiary brands.
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The Africa Channel Premieres a Collection of New Programming Celebrating Heritage for Black History Month
December 16, 2021
Under the theme Celebrating Heritage, TAC’s premiere’s programming during BHM embraces the full diversity of Black culture by reaching across nations and cultures to celebrate the month inclusively. Viewers will be presented with the debut of three different shows that deliver a broad picture of Black America, both past and present. Showcasing the achievements of Africa
and Africans over the centuries up to the modern-day, sharing the powerful legacy and impact of the Civil Rights Movement, and highlighting African diaspora entrepreneurship, empowerment, and success, there is something for everyone throughout the month.
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2021

2020

2019

The Africa Channel expands reach with launch in Canada.
October 03, 2019
The Africa Channel announced today it has introduced its service in Canada by launching on the subscription streaming platform Demand Africa.
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The Africa Channel Grows Africa-based Team: Mokopi Shale appointed as Senior Development Producer TAC STUDIOS
August 18, 2019
TAC Studios, the production arm of The Africa Channel announces the appointment of Mokopi Shale to the position of Senior Development Producer, as part of the Studio’s growing Africa- based team in Johannesburg.
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The Africa Channel Announces 20 New Primetime Series for 2019

February 15, 2019
Celebrating a banner year for content acquisitions, The Africa Channel will air a collection of 20 new primetime series representing premium drama, lifestyle and news programming from Africa throughout the year.
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2018

2017

TAC Studios Announces International Content Licensing Deals with Viasat World and Kwesé TV
Oct 16, 2017
TAC Studios, a production arm of The Africa Channel cable network, announced today that it has signed international content licensing deals with Viasat World and Kwesé TV.
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TAC Studios Announces First Original Series Sale in U.S.

Oct 16, 2017
Urban Movie Channel Acquires SVOD Rights
for 13-episode 'World Wide Nate: African Adventures
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The Africa Channel Raise Stakes in Africa with Key Appointment

Sept 19, 2017
Brendan Gabriel joined The Africa Channel (TAC) senior management team in early 2017 as VP, Production and Creative Director. His portfolio in this role is extensive and critical to the company's growth on the continent.
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The Africa Channel to Premiere New Series, 'Cuppy Takes Africa,' and Season Two of 'The Ultimate Braai Master'

June 19, 2017
The Africa Channel, Inc (TAC) announced today that it will premiere the second season of "The Ultimate Braai Master" on Tuesday, July 4 at 10pm ET, and a new series, "Cuppy Takes Africa," on Tuesday, July 11 at 10pm ET
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The Africa Channel Makes Two Senior Management Hires

March 27, 2017
The Africa Channel, Inc (TAC) announced today that a
pair of accomplished television executives have joined the network’s senior
management team. Sheila Cole has joined TAC as VP, Post Production Operations; Brendan Gabriel is on
board as VP, Production and Creative Director.
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2016

2015

Media Coverage

2025

Worldscreen, Feb 7, 2025 - The Africa Channel to Air the Trace Awards in the U.S.
Variety, February 4, 2025 - Variety February TV Roundup

2024

Cablefax, August 22, 2024 The Africa Channel Fall Programming
Cablefax, July 1, 2024 Fubo, TV5MONDE USA and Africa Channel Ready for Olympics
The Hollywood Reporter, June 26, 2024 Streaming Innovation Alliance Adds New Members to Its Ranks
Broadway World, June 17, 2024 Juneteenth Programming And Black Music Month Specials Announced On The Africa Channel
Broadcasting and Cable, June 17, 2024 The Africa Channel to Offer June Afrobeats Documentary, ‘Music For Wildlife’ Concert for Black Music Month
Cablefax, May 17, 2024 The Africa Channel Upfront
The Brett Allan Show, May 17, 2024 The Africa Channel builds off 2023 Upfront Success with Cable and Streaming Opportunities for Brands to Connect with Black Audiences
Deadline, May 17, 2024 The Africa Channel Adds Free Streaming Option & FAST Channels; Strikes TED Talks Deal
Stream TV Insider, April 15, 2024 The Africa Channel, BLKFAM ink broad partnership for linear, streaming
Broadcasting & Cable, March 28, 2024 Africa Channel, Multimerica AdEX Delivering Culturally Relevant CTV Ads
AdExchanger, March 15, 2024 Whoopi Goldberg Is Making A Name For Herself In Streaming
MultiChannel News, March 14, 2024 The Africa Channel To Launch Series ‘TED Talks on TAC‘
The United Business Journal, March 8, 2024 Introducing the Contestants of Miss World 2024
Parade, March 8, 2024 Miss World 2024: Meet the 112 Women from Around the World Competing for the Crown
EurWeb, March 6, 2024 Miss World Final to Be Broadcast Exclusively in the U.S. on The Africa Channel | VIDEO
The Wrap, March 5, 2024 Miss World 2024 Final to Be Broadcast in the U.S. on The Africa Channel | Exclusive
Parrot Analytics, February 8, 2024 The Africa Channel CEO on Building Global Audiences with Culturally Specific Content
The Hype Magazine, February 7, 2024 The Africa Channel Celebrates Black History Month with Special Programming Honoring Modern Black Legends and African History

2023

Upscale Magazine, November 16, 2023 Her Imperial Highness Finding Her Way
Variety, September 7, 2023 Weekly TV News Roundup
Next TV, September 7, 2023 ‘African Royale’, About Nigerian Princess in Los Angeles, Bows on Africa Channel Oct. 19
C21 Media, August 30, 2023 The Africa Channel's Ava Hall on exploring new content frontiers
Video Age International, August 24, 2023 The Africa Channel Supports Key MIP Africa Events
Next TV, August 18, 2023 The Africa Channel Promotes Liberty & Justice Swimwear Line
Next TV, August 16, 2023 The Five Spot: Narendra Reddy, COO, The Africa Channel (Q&A)
Cynopsis, June 12, 2023 Media's First Morning Read - The Africa Channel is teaming with The Wild Africa Fund
Cablefax, June 9, 2023 Programming -The Africa Channel is celebrating Black Music Month in style
The Hype Magazine, June 9, 2023 The Africa Channel to Air U.S. Premiere of Wild Africa Fund Concert Series
Next TV, June 9, 2023 The Africa Channel To Air Wild Africa Fund Concert Series
C21 Media, June 6, 2023 The Africa Channel eyes Brazil for growth through Fast Channel Originals
C21 Content Strategies, June 6, 2023 The Africa Channel - International
CVEINTIUNO, June 6, 2023 The Africa Channel busca expandirse a Brasil con canales FAST y originales
C21 Media, May 15, 2023 Africa Channel renews linear, SVoD deals with MTV, BBC, MultiChoice and others
VARIETY, March 17, 2023 Thelá Thatch and Ava Hall are joining The Africa Channel (TAC) senior executive team in newly created positions, the media company announced today.

2022

MULTICHANNEL NEWS, April 7, 2022
Charter reaches a deal to expand the carriage of The Africa Channel to its pay TV customers subscribing to the Spectrum TV Select video tier across its entire 41-state footprint.
YAHOO FINANCE, January 19, 2022
The Africa Channel signs content deal with Cinedigm for Miracle on Highway 34, Resolution Song, River Runs Red, and A New Christmas.
DEADLINE, January 17, 2022
The Africa Channel Studios has launched development on an untitled drama series exploring the true story of legendary African rock band Wells Fargo. David Straiton (House, M.D., Narcos) and Nora Lonergan (MacGyver) will produce, with writer and musician Daisy Martey penning the pilot.

CABLEFAX, October 2014 Africa Channel will support Congo Week (Oct 20-26), which is designed to raise consciousness about
the situation in the Congo and advocate for peace and justice.
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CYNOPSIS, October 2014 The Africa Channel is collaborating with Congo in Harlem, a local initiative to raise global consciousness about the situation in the Congo, with a variety of cross-platform features the week of October 20.
TARGET MARKET NEWS, July 2014 The Africa Channel announced that it will make television history with the soft launch of a new morning show on Friday, July 18, the birth date of Nelson Mandela.
CYNOPSIS, July 2014 The Africa Channel will make television history with the soft launch of morning weekday series Expresso on Friday, July 18, the birth date of Nelson Mandela.
TV MEDIA INSIGHTS, July 2014 Throughout the summer, The Africa Channel will present “Expresso Previews,” which will highlight various segments from the series.

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Press Releases

The Africa Channel and Côte Ouest Announce Strategic Business Alliance

The Africa Channel to Present Inaugural Zanzibar TV Series Festival 2018

The Africa Channel's New Multicultural Kids Block Premiering in Quarter 2

TAC Studios Announces International Content Licensing Deals with Viasat World and Kwesé TV

TAC Studios Announces First Original Series Sale in U.S.

The Africa Channel Raise Stakes in Africa with Key Appointment

The Africa Channel to Premiere New Series, 'Cuppy Takes Africa,' and Season Two of 'The Ultimate Braai Master'

The Africa Channel Makes Two Senior Management Hires

Black History Month Programming Announced by The Africa Channel

Three Executive Promotions Announced at The Africa Channel

The Africa Channel to launch TAC Studios at DISCOP 2016 Johannesburg

The Africa Channel Unveils Fall Programming Lineup

Caribbean Tales and The Africa Channel announce Cinema Spotlight Award

The Africa Channel Expands Partnership with Comcast to Service Multicultural Audiences

The Africa Channel Launches Ubuntu Awards to Recognize Individuals and Organizations Who Exemplify Human Kindness

The Africa Channel Salutes Prince by Making Half-Hour Collaboration with the Late Performer Available on TheAfricaChannel.com

Africa Channel Introduces Two New Programming Blocks and 13 New Series Featuring Food, Lifestyle, Family and General Entertainment

The Africa Channel Retains HotHouse Media and T Media Sales to Handle Distribution and Ad Sales for Network

The Africa Channel and AfricaXP Announce Exclusive Content Supply Deal and Partnership in Premium Channel Launch in Africa

Three Execs Promoted at The Africa Channel