The Africa Channel

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Career-driven investment banker Elle has given up on love until she meets Wesley, who invites her to his hometown in South Carolina, where she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas.

A sharecropper's (Paul Winfield) wife (Cicely Tyson) keeps the family together after he goes to prison in 1930s Louisiana.

A law student dodges her rival while she retraces the path of the Underground Railroad.

Career-driven investment banker Elle has given up on love until she meets Wesley, who invites her to his hometown in South Carolina, where she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas.

Following the lives of a group of 30-something wealthy women as they experience death, divorce and disaster, all while looking fashionable.

Sechaba disrupts Zozi's investor meeting, going viral; Nomzamo clashes with Jabu over her ambitions; Kat ends things with Sechaba; Shaka deals with parental pressure and finds solace in Azania.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

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Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is one of a kind.

The winner is announced.

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Lungi and Songezo are on a mission to find Nathi, but they must separate when their boss Sibanda asks Lungi to deal with a delicate matter; Lungi follows a dangerous hunch, and the body of another young woman is found in a very unexpected location.

Lungi walks into a trap cut off from the rest of the world.

After the failed attempt on Nkosi's life, Dragon fears for his life; he is determined to testify.

Career-driven investment banker Elle has given up on love until she meets Wesley, who invites her to his hometown in South Carolina, where she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas.

A law student dodges her rival while she retraces the path of the Underground Railroad.

With lyrics about struggle, motivation and success, award-winning Hip Hop artist KP Illest raps about the state of society, produces tracks for young upcoming artists, and joins efforts to raise awareness for magnificent wildlife on the planet.

Heavily influenced by his grandmother's Gospel and grandfather's Jazz, Ammo's sound is described as a soft Electro-R&B to be heard with your eyes closed; the young artist joins efforts to raise awareness for magnificent wildlife on the planet.

Colin Kaepernick became a lightning rod for racial tension in the United States when he took a knee in 2016.

Featuring British racing car driver Lewis Hamilton, considered by many to be the best Formula One driver to have ever graced a circuit.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Tea from Kenya's vast plantations is center stage at a celebratory meal for a client with minimalist tastes. Fusing tea into a Zen inspired black chai chicken, Minjiba titillates the guests with a menu befitting the elegant modern Nairobi apartment.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Nnedi Okorafor's sci-fi stories open strange doors to future Africa; Chimamanda Adichie on the danger of a single story; Sangu Delle on the taboos of men and mental health; Moreangels Mbizah shares a communal solution to save wildlife.

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Featuring Tigst Assefa, a marathoner from Ethiopia; Audrey Janette Etoua Block, a judoka from Cameroon; and Maha Haddioui, a golfer from Morocco.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Nnedi Okorafor's sci-fi stories open strange doors to future Africa; Chimamanda Adichie on the danger of a single story; Sangu Delle on the taboos of men and mental health; Moreangels Mbizah shares a communal solution to save wildlife.

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Featuring Tigst Assefa, a marathoner from Ethiopia; Audrey Janette Etoua Block, a judoka from Cameroon; and Maha Haddioui, a golfer from Morocco.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

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The perfect tour of Tanzania's spice island and its beautiful coastlines.

The teams explore the white box houses that they will design.

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Lungi walks into a trap cut off from the rest of the world.

Lungi and Songezo take strain as they try to link the murders. They come up with a theory with frightening implications. Zen runs away and straight into danger.

Dragon arrives in prison to an eager audience of her enemies, headed by Skolpad, who has a score to settle; another inmate, Mumsy comes up with a plan to get rid of Skolpad; Lolo receives heartbreaking news.

Chef Zama Memela visits Maseru, the capital city of the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho; chisa nyama with wild spinach and maize pap; flambéed and homegrown sirloin steak at the soccer crazy restaurant, No.7.

News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.

A taste of the lush landscapes, sites, foods and places to stay on the historic island of Jamaica.

An insider's perspective of the most fascinating places in Africa.

News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.

A taste of the lush landscapes, sites, foods and places to stay on the historic island of Jamaica.

An insider's perspective of the most fascinating places in Africa.

Willie Mays is considered by many to be one of the best baseball players in the history of the game.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

The ocean bears witness to many adventures and Minjiba joins the fun as she prepares a freshly caught seafood BBQ at the exquisite Swahili styled Lantana Galu Beach Resort. It's all thrill and adrenaline as the guests of honor arrive by parachute!

Sweepstakes winners from Detroit travel to Senegal, West Africa.

Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya gives a tour of the best sights, sounds and hot spots in his hometown of Kampala, Uganda.

In Studio Sessions with Ousmane Sow, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yusuf Grillo and Julien Sinzogan.

The curator of the Venice Biennale-winning pavilion and the works of various artists including Edson Chagas, main contributor to the Venice pavilion.

Examining the struggle for freedom across Africa.

This concert series introduces audiences to both established and new African musicians while raising awareness for the most magnificent wildlife on the planet; Lupita Nyong'o; Davido; Jackie Chan.

This concert series introduces audiences to both established and new African musicians while raising awareness for the most magnificent wildlife on the planet; Lupita Nyong'o; Davido; Jackie Chan.

Sweepstakes winners from Detroit travel to Senegal, West Africa.

Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya gives a tour of the best sights, sounds and hot spots in his hometown of Kampala, Uganda.

In Studio Sessions with Ousmane Sow, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yusuf Grillo and Julien Sinzogan.

The curator of the Venice Biennale-winning pavilion and the works of various artists including Edson Chagas, main contributor to the Venice pavilion.

Examining the struggle for freedom across Africa.

This concert series introduces audiences to both established and new African musicians while raising awareness for the most magnificent wildlife on the planet; Lupita Nyong'o; Davido; Jackie Chan.

This concert series introduces audiences to both established and new African musicians while raising awareness for the most magnificent wildlife on the planet; Lupita Nyong'o; Davido; Jackie Chan.

The ocean bears witness to many adventures and Minjiba joins the fun as she prepares a freshly caught seafood BBQ at the exquisite Swahili styled Lantana Galu Beach Resort. It's all thrill and adrenaline as the guests of honor arrive by parachute!

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

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Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Minjiba creates a farm-to-plate menu for a bunch of African foodies at a farmhouse in Nairobi; she prepares harissa kebabs, a North African grilled salad, and fresh tree tomato and berry crushes for dessert.

All Black Jonah Lomu turbocharged the professionalization of the sport of rugby; Cyclist Marshall Walter Taylor, better known as Major Taylor, had a career beset by racial prejudice when he became world champion in the one-mile sprint.

Minjiba travels to the Kitengela Hot Glass factory near Nairobi National Park where Anselm Croze creates collector ornaments and cutlery in a bohemian setting. Minjiba prepares an African fowl menu reflecting Anselm's artistic nature for his friends.

Usain Bolt made sprinting look easy, even when it wasn't; no-one else has won the 100 and 200 metres double at an Olympic Games twice; Usain Bolt won it three times in Beijing, London and Rio.

The ocean bears witness to many adventures and Minjiba joins the fun as she prepares a freshly caught seafood BBQ at the exquisite Swahili styled Lantana Galu Beach Resort. It's all thrill and adrenaline as the guests of honor arrive by parachute!

Sport was integral to civil rights and it's a driving force today in the Black Lives Matter movement.

The ocean bears witness to many adventures and Minjiba joins the fun as she prepares a freshly caught seafood BBQ at the exquisite Swahili styled Lantana Galu Beach Resort. It's all thrill and adrenaline as the guests of honor arrive by parachute!

Sport was integral to civil rights and it's a driving force today in the Black Lives Matter movement.

A sharecropper's (Paul Winfield) wife (Cicely Tyson) keeps the family together after he goes to prison in 1930s Louisiana.

A shy florist and a movie star conspire to push her boyfriend into proposing marriage.

The teams design a garden space.

Lungi's worst nightmare comes true when she discovers who is behind the murders.

In the run-up to the 2024 Olympics, Y'AFRICA sheds light on established and promising sportsmen and women in Africa at large; meeting Ismaila Samb, surfing (Senegal), Fares Ferjani, fencing (Tunisia), and Khadija Mardi, boxing (Morocco).

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Neo cannot outrun her past; trouble just keeps finding her as Refilwe deals with her loss on her own terms.

Following the lives of a group of 30-something wealthy women as they experience death, divorce and disaster, all while looking fashionable.

A sharecropper's (Paul Winfield) wife (Cicely Tyson) keeps the family together after he goes to prison in 1930s Louisiana.

A shy florist and a movie star conspire to push her boyfriend into proposing marriage.

A law student dodges her rival while she retraces the path of the Underground Railroad.

Jacques goes through with the sting to help Lungi and Songezo arrest the loan sharks, but trouble breaks out when they suspect Jacques did not come alone.

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Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Minjiba talks to a single father who is on a quest to expand the culinary experience for his twin boys; Minjiba makes a kid-friendly hamburger feast.

Documentary series honoring Black athletes and athletes of color.

Minjiba is on a secret mission in the eclectic styled home of a client in Lavington, Nairobi who wants to surprise her husband with a romantic meal fusing their Portuguese and Angolan roots. But the surprise is when the husband arrives unexpectedly!

Documentary series honoring Black athletes and athletes of color.

The Africa Channel's virtual tour bus takes viewers on a scenic tour of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, where you'll encounter art, cuisine, deluxe hospitality and the second largest rock in the world.

Nelson Mandela brought unity to the South African sporting scene after the abolishment of apartheid.

The Africa Channel's virtual tour bus takes viewers on a scenic tour of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, where you'll encounter art, cuisine, deluxe hospitality and the second largest rock in the world.

Nelson Mandela brought unity to the South African sporting scene after the abolishment of apartheid.

A law student dodges her rival while she retraces the path of the Underground Railroad.

Career-driven investment banker Elle has given up on love until she meets Wesley, who invites her to his hometown in South Carolina, where she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas.

The teams work to finish their gardens.

The teams decorate a lounge.

Lungi walks into a trap without finding Precious; Songezo follows Lungi's path to the killer's den and he gets no help from S'bu.

Meeting Tamarat Tola from Ethiopia for the marathon and Olvier Mwimba from the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the 100m.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams sits down with journalist Gayle King. Poetry is the language of bridges says youngest inaugural poet in US history, Amanda Gorman. Lizzo traces the history of a viral dance to Africa.

Ivie and Ramat set up a workshop for Ramat's girls; Uduak lies about visiting his sick mother but is actually in the hospital for erectile dysfunction; Tersei supports Ivie, while Dolapo fights her sister-in-law.

A law student dodges her rival while she retraces the path of the Underground Railroad.

Career-driven investment banker Elle has given up on love until she meets Wesley, who invites her to his hometown in South Carolina, where she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas.

A sharecropper's (Paul Winfield) wife (Cicely Tyson) keeps the family together after he goes to prison in 1930s Louisiana.

Lungi may be too late to get Precious into a good school; Lungi and Songezo draw closer; when Lungi finds another discarded syringe filled with ketamine, she realizes that time is running out.

Lungi is determined to give Angel and Sugar a decent funeral and is moved when Songezo supports her.

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Nate returns to Durban, South Africa; he learns the secrets to grilling and gets ready for his tallest climb yet: the Natal Drakensburg.

The three competing design duos are introduced and get to explore the white box apartments that they'll be designing.

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Neo Masondo witnesses a double murder; fearing for her own life, she must choose between escaping or staying behind to become someone else in order to survive.

Following the lives of a group of 30-something wealthy women as they experience death, divorce and disaster, all while looking fashionable.

Ivie, a new designer, struggles with a gambler boyfriend; Dolapo faces a scandal caused by her ex-best friend; Ifeyinwa fights for a CEO role after her father's death; Ramat, exposing human trafficking, gets wrongfully arrested.

Minjiba cooks an intimate meal for a newlywed couple at one of Nairobi's most fabulous modern homes; a plantain and prawn starter; triple coconut baked tilapia; a ginger, lime and mango cheesecake.

Sweepstakes winners from Detroit travel to Senegal, West Africa.

A taste of the lush landscapes, sites, foods and places to stay on the historic island of Jamaica.

As Abimbola adjusts to her new LA surroundings, she reflects on her family's legacy while pursuing her own; despite dealing with body image issues, she accepts an invitation to walk the runway, and soon realizes it's not as easy as she thought.

Minjiba cooks an intimate meal for a newlywed couple at one of Nairobi's most fabulous modern homes; a plantain and prawn starter; triple coconut baked tilapia; a ginger, lime and mango cheesecake.

Sweepstakes winners from Detroit travel to Senegal, West Africa.

A taste of the lush landscapes, sites, foods and places to stay on the historic island of Jamaica.

As Abimbola adjusts to her new LA surroundings, she reflects on her family's legacy while pursuing her own; despite dealing with body image issues, she accepts an invitation to walk the runway, and soon realizes it's not as easy as she thought.

In search of unique flavors and textures of the seaside city of Cape Town.

Lentswe Bhengu hits the streets of the townships to experience the spirit of Ubuntu.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

South African rapper iFani loves eating Chinese food; with the help of the People's Daily, a plan is devised for him to learn to cook from the Kung Fu masters of the kitchen, Chinese grannies; before meeting Amah he explores Shanghai.

iFani starts the day late and gets ready to cook with an Amah who has a 100-year-old recipe; after learning how to make the dish, he and Lily, his guide, go to visit the brilliantly lighted landmark called the Bund where he's introduced to Hot Pot.

iFani wants to explore and shop for the ingredients for today's dish on his own; he gets lost and disappoints Lily; due to his late arrival, the Amah has left and no longer wants to teach iFani how to cook. Instead, Lily and iFani cook together.

Musa Keys is a 21-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from South Africa who offers his powerful lyrics and blends of hip hop, R&B, and afrobeat to the concert series raising awareness for the world's most magnificent wildlife.

South African rapper iFani loves eating Chinese food; with the help of the People's Daily, a plan is devised for him to learn to cook from the Kung Fu masters of the kitchen, Chinese grannies; before meeting Amah he explores Shanghai.

iFani starts the day late and gets ready to cook with an Amah who has a 100-year-old recipe; after learning how to make the dish, he and Lily, his guide, go to visit the brilliantly lighted landmark called the Bund where he's introduced to Hot Pot.

iFani wants to explore and shop for the ingredients for today's dish on his own; he gets lost and disappoints Lily; due to his late arrival, the Amah has left and no longer wants to teach iFani how to cook. Instead, Lily and iFani cook together.

Musa Keys is a 21-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from South Africa who offers his powerful lyrics and blends of hip hop, R&B, and afrobeat to the concert series raising awareness for the world's most magnificent wildlife.

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

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