Entertainment

In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500 revellers from all walks of life uniting for a flamboyant concert sprinkled with healthy doses of updates on the implementation of South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement, meant to culminate with free, fair, and credible elections in just over a year.  “We are hoping for just and peaceful elections all and I’m excited to witness what the future holds for our country. The information […]

Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO (https://www.FIAT.com/), will introduce five unique interpretations of the Fiat Topolino, four designed by Turin’s Centro Stile inspired by Disney Creatives and one with the participation of Giorgio Cavazzano, one of the most famous Disney artists, who entirely designed a brand new Fiat Topolino to celebrate Disney 100th Anniversary.  Click on this LINK (https://apo-opa.co/3QKHwCT) to follow the press conference on November 21st at 12.00 PM CET. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of FIAT.

MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group) (www.MultiChoice.com), Africa’s leading entertainment company, executed well on its operational objectives during the six months ended 30 September 2023 (1H FY24). Building on its track record of investing in technology to be ahead of the curve, and to accommodate shifts in consumer video consumption trends to support future growth, the group continued to transition strategically with an increased investment in Showmax, ahead of an […]

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is working on the establishment of a $1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 to support the continent’s film industry, Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, at Afreximbank, announced in Cairo today. Addressing the opening of the 2023 CANEX Summit held as part of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), Mrs. Awani said that the fund would oversee film financing, co-finance […]

Participants of the festival, during which significant topics such as war, conflict, women's rights, and the climate crisis were discussed, met with film producers and industry professionals. At the awards ceremony held at the end of the festival, the directors of the winning films received their awards from Presidency's Director of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye Fahrettin Altun and General Director of TRT Mehmet Zahid Sobacı (https://apo-opa.co/3MCjLvw). The TRT […]

Digital Afrique Telecom (DAT) (www.DigitalAfriqueTelecom.com) partnered with Clipfeed to provide esport solutions for mobile operators in Africa. Clipfeed is a global esports entertainment company that powers esports communities through an award-winning technology. Clipfeed works with telecom operators, DTH, ISP and OEM partners to create innovative and compelling entertainment destinations for consumers. DAT is the go-to organization for everything SAAS and VAS for mobile operators in Africa. DAT provides reliable and […]

YOLO is back to educate and entertain! On October 27, 2023, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, joined fans, influencers, celebrities, and Government of Ghana representatives for the much-awaited Season 7 Premiere of the popular hit TV show – You Only Live Once (YOLO) at the Silverbird Theater in Accra, Ghana. The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has supported the last five […]

Lights, camera, action! The European Union is excited to present this year’s European Film Festival Zimbabwe (#EuroFilmFestZW) is about to make a captivating entrance in Harare and Bulawayo, offering a grand cinematic extravaganza. Featuring a diverse line up of 6 European and 21African movies, extending across 6 days and two vibrant cities, the festival promises an array of compelling elements: engaging input sessions, enriching masterclasses, stimulating discussions, and the thrilling […]

Starting from November 3, 2023, award-winning films from ZIFF and select European movies will be screened in Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, and Morogoro. These screenings will take place in several universities, where students will participate in post-viewing discussions about the films and their filmmaking techniques. The Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania and the Embassies of Spain, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, France, Poland, Finland, Italy, and Sweden, are bringing the […]