The Africa Channel
USA
The Africa Channel wird in den Vereinigten Staaten ausgestrahlt und konzentriert sich auf Inhalte, die in und über afrikanische Länder produziert werden. Das Programm umfasst Dokumentationen, Dramen und Lifestyle-Sendungen, die das zeitgenössische Leben, die Wirtschaft und die Kultur des Kontinents beleuchten. Auch Nachrichtenbeiträge und Musikprogramme sind Teil des Angebots, die aktuelle Ereignisse sowie Genres wie Afrobeats und Highlife abdecken. In einigen Sendeplätzen werden Filme aus Nollywood und anderen afrikanischen Filmindustrien gezeigt, ergänzt durch religiöse und bildungsbezogene Inhalte, die sich an die Diaspora richten.
Zuschauer können den Sender über Kabel- und Satellitenanbieter in mehreren großen US-Märkten empfangen. Ausgewählte Episoden und Clips sind zudem über die Website des Senders und auf Abrufplattformen verfügbar, wobei ein vollständiger Live-Stream möglicherweise nicht in allen Regionen angeboten wird. Die TV-Programmhinweise für den Sender werden von den lokalen Dienstanbietern regelmäßig aktualisiert.
Programm
00:00 - 00:30
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Series, Adventure, Travel
While visiting Nairobi, Kenya, Nate explores their booming graffiti art scene, partakes in ancient cultural rituals, and cooks with one of the top food bloggers in Africa; he experiences an array of unique opportunities that Kenya has to offer.
00:30 - 01:00
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Durban, SA: Swimming With Sharks
Series, Adventure, Travel
Nate learns to make the beloved Durban local dish, Bunny Chow; after having a great cooking lesson from chef Sheila Somers, Nate swims in the Indian Ocean and encounters some of the world's deadliest predators -- sharks.
01:00 - 01:30
First Time Africa
Cuba
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.
01:30 - 02:00
First Time Africa
Martha's Vineyard to Uganda
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
Best friends Lila Fischer, a midwife, and Hannah Kahl, a community activist, adjust to local ways and come to feel at home as they work with maternity centers near the South Sudan border.
02:00 - 02:30
Top
Zambia
Series, Travel
The most exhilarating places to visit and things to do in Zambia.
02:30 - 03:00
30 Minute Tour
Durban & Coast
Series, Travel
A safari to a seafood barbecue on the beach and a market in the city.
03:00 - 04:00
Africa Everywhere
Houston
Series, Travel
WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike's Nigerian family celebrates the meaning of success, friendship and representing a new generation of Nigerian-born Americans.
04:00 - 04:30
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Series, Adventure, Travel
While visiting Nairobi, Kenya, Nate explores their booming graffiti art scene, partakes in ancient cultural rituals, and cooks with one of the top food bloggers in Africa; he experiences an array of unique opportunities that Kenya has to offer.
04:30 - 05:00
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Durban, SA: Swimming With Sharks
Series, Adventure, Travel
Nate learns to make the beloved Durban local dish, Bunny Chow; after having a great cooking lesson from chef Sheila Somers, Nate swims in the Indian Ocean and encounters some of the world's deadliest predators -- sharks.
05:00 - 05:30
First Time Africa
Cuba
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.
05:30 - 06:00
First Time Africa
Martha's Vineyard to Uganda
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
Best friends Lila Fischer, a midwife, and Hannah Kahl, a community activist, adjust to local ways and come to feel at home as they work with maternity centers near the South Sudan border.
06:00 - 06:30
Top
Zambia
Series, Travel
The most exhilarating places to visit and things to do in Zambia.
06:30 - 07:00
30 Minute Tour
Durban & Coast
Series, Travel
A safari to a seafood barbecue on the beach and a market in the city.
07:00 - 07:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
07:30 - 08:00
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
08:00 - 08:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
08:30 - 09:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
09:00 - 09:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
09:30 - 10:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
10:00 - 10:30
Minjiba Entertains
Swahili Movie Night Dinner
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba plans a menu for a film screening at the home of an award-winning Nairobi filmmaker; Minjiba creates a Swahili menu to complement the film about Lamu Island.
10:30 - 11:00
Africa on a Plate
Jeffreys Bay
Series, Cooking
Chef Lentswe Bhengu explores the surf culture in JBay.
11:00 - 11:30
Africa on a Plate
Upliftment & Empowerment
Series, Cooking
Lentswe Bhengu is put to the test at his alma mater and inspired by the country's first black-owned winery.
11:30 - 12:00
Amah Knows Best
Nanjing Day 3
Series, Cooking
Ifani and Lisa explore the area surrounding the Qinghai River; Ifani visits a Chinese supermarket; while Ifani must prepare for the next city on his adventure, he leaves a piece of his heart in Nanjing.
12:00 - 12:30
Amah Knows Best
Nanjing Day 2
Series, Cooking
iFani meets his new guide Lisa and informs her that it is his son's birthday; the two visit a famous noodle bar, as it is an ancient Chinese custom to eat noodles to celebrate birthdays; iFani ends the day with Karaoke and singing a song.
12:30 - 13:00
My Africa
Lusaka
Series, Entertainment
A slow drive down Independence Avenue featuring the impressive chain-breaking Freedom Statue in Lusaka.
13:00 - 13:30
My Design Rules
Bathroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
Winner of the double bathroom challenge.
13:30 - 14:00
My Design Rules
Bathroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams must decorate both bathrooms.
14:00 - 14:30
Care for Color
Afrodisia
Series, Documentary
The art of feeling, looking and being sexy; massage and the healing powers of aromatherapy; finding confidence through movement.
14:30 - 15:00
Shades of You
Intersections
Series, Documentary
Intersections create an amazing variety of shades.
15:00 - 15:30
African Royale
The History Lesson
Series, Reality
Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.
15:30 - 16:00
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
16:00 - 16:30
My Design Rules
Bathroom Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
Winner of the double bathroom challenge.
16:30 - 17:00
My Design Rules
Bathroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams must decorate both bathrooms.
17:00 - 17:30
Care for Color
Afrodisia
Series, Documentary
The art of feeling, looking and being sexy; massage and the healing powers of aromatherapy; finding confidence through movement.
17:30 - 18:00
Shades of You
Intersections
Series, Documentary
Intersections create an amazing variety of shades.
18:00 - 18:30
African Royale
The History Lesson
Series, Reality
Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.
18:30 - 19:00
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
19:00 - 19:30
First Time Africa
Martha's Vineyard to Uganda
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
Best friends Lila Fischer, a midwife, and Hannah Kahl, a community activist, adjust to local ways and come to feel at home as they work with maternity centers near the South Sudan border.
19:30 - 20:00
First Time Africa
Cuba
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the island.
20:00 - 20:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Parrots
Series, Animals
We have so many fun facts to share about these incredibly intelligent birds, and we get to meet Gandalf the Grey as Dr. Mark busts some myths about parrots.
20:30 - 21:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Lions
Series, Animals
We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.
21:00 - 21:30
Wild Africa
Nature, Documentary
Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.
21:30 - 22:00
Wild Africa
Nature, Documentary
Discovering the rare Cross River gorilla, visit lesser-known South African parks with comedian Themba Robins and join the efforts of marine conservation in Kenya.
22:00 - 22:30
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
22:30 - 23:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
23:00 - 23:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
23:30 - 00:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.