The Africa Channel
United States
The Africa Channel airs in the United States with a focus on content produced in and about African countries. Its schedule includes documentaries, dramas, and lifestyle programs that highlight contemporary life, business, and culture across the continent. News segments and music programming also appear, covering current events and genres such as Afrobeats and highlife. Some slots feature films from Nollywood and other African film industries, alongside religious and educational content aimed at diaspora audiences.
Viewers can find the channel through cable and satellite providers in several major U.S. markets. Select episodes and clips are also available through the channel’s website and on-demand platforms, though full live streaming may not be offered in all regions. TV guide listings for the channel are updated regularly by local service providers.
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02:00 - 03:00
How Sweet the Sound
Special, Music
A celebration of faith, music, and community with the nation's top HBCU choirs, church choirs, soloists, and spoken word artists.
03:00 - 03:30
Amah Knows Best
Cooking
iFani's journey of self-exploration while travelling across China. During his journey, he meets with different elderly women, also known as Amahs.
03:30 - 04:00
Amah Knows Best
Cooking
iFani's journey of self-exploration while travelling across China. During his journey, he meets with different elderly women, also known as Amahs.
LIVE 04:00 - 04:30
Amah Knows Best
Shanghai Day 3
Series, Cooking
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.
04:30 - 05:00
Amah Knows Best
Cooking
iFani's journey of self-exploration while travelling across China. During his journey, he meets with different elderly women, also known as Amahs.
05:00 - 05:30
My Design Rules
Meet & Greet
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams explore the white box houses that they will design.
05:30 - 06:00
My Design Rules
Spare Bedroom Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The design duos decorate spare bedrooms.
06:00 - 07:00
How Sweet the Sound
Special, Music
A celebration of faith, music, and community with the nation's top HBCU choirs, church choirs, soloists, and spoken word artists.
07:00 - 07:30
Amah Knows Best
Cooking
iFani's journey of self-exploration while travelling across China. During his journey, he meets with different elderly women, also known as Amahs.
07:30 - 08:00
Amah Knows Best
Cooking
iFani's journey of self-exploration while travelling across China. During his journey, he meets with different elderly women, also known as Amahs.
08:00 - 08:30
Amah Knows Best
Shanghai Day 3
Series, Cooking
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.
08:30 - 09:00
Amah Knows Best
Cooking
iFani's journey of self-exploration while travelling across China. During his journey, he meets with different elderly women, also known as Amahs.
09:00 - 09:30
30 Min Tour
Travel
A quick 30-minute inside look at a specific country, city or theme with speed and local insights.
09:30 - 10:00
Focus on Africa
News
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
10:00 - 10:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
10:30 - 11:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
11:00 - 11:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
11:30 - 12:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
12:00 - 12:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
12:30 - 13:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
13:00 - 13:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
13:30 - 14:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
14:00 - 14:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
14:30 - 15:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
15:00 - 15:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
15:30 - 16:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
16:00 - 16:45
May's Kitchen
Jordan
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi prepares dishes from Jordan, including sajyyeh -- a dish typically cooked in the mountainous region of the country's desert. She also makes mansaf -- a rich lamb and rice dish.
16:45 - 17:30
May's Kitchen
Turkish
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi introduces Turkish cuisine, starting with a simple spiced vegetable dish called bulgur pilaf, followed by gozleme -- a savoury flatbread filled with feta cheese.
17:30 - 18:15
May's Kitchen
Jordan
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi prepares dishes from Jordan, including sajyyeh -- a dish typically cooked in the mountainous region of the country's desert. She also makes mansaf -- a rich lamb and rice dish.
18:15 - 19:00
May's Kitchen
Turkish
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi introduces Turkish cuisine, starting with a simple spiced vegetable dish called bulgur pilaf, followed by gozleme -- a savoury flatbread filled with feta cheese.
19:00 - 19:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Chimps and Gorillas
Series, Animals
Did you know that these incredibly strong and intelligent animals are our closest relatives? Join us to learn more as we meet Baby Lisa, another one of Dr Mark's rescued friends.
19:30 - 20:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Rhinos
Series, Animals
Meet one of Africa's Big 5 animals, but did you know that there are 5 different species of rhino worldwide? Join us to learn more about these incredible animals and the important role they play in our environment.
20:00 - 20:30
Music for Wildlife
Kamo Mphela
Series, Music, Concert
Kamo Mphela parlayed her high profile as an Amapiano dancer into a musical career combining dance with her magnetic vocals; she has joined Africa's music talent raising awareness for the most magnificent wildlife on the planet.
20:30 - 21:00
Muziki Ni
Sydney Salmon
Series, Music
Sydney Salmon discusses the Rastafarian haven in Shashemene, Ethiopia.
21:00 - 21:30
Amah Knows Best
Chongqing Day 1
Series, Cooking
iFani arrives in the largest city in China; he meets with a famous Chinese rapper to discuss doing a song together; iFani explores rural China as he goes to a village market to shop; he has a nostalgic moment that reminds him of his childhood.
21:30 - 22:00
Amah Knows Best
Chongqing Day 2
Series, Cooking
iFani visits the Chongqing Chinese Opera and the famous Ancient China Film Studios; after another rural Chinese cooking experience, iFani receives a call from Chinese rapper, Turbo, who has agreed to record a song with iFani.
22:00 - 22:30
Amah Knows Best
Chongqing Day 3
Series, Cooking
Turbo takes iFani to a famous noodle store owned by an Amah; the Amah teaches iFani how to prepare her dish; iFani and Turbo make their way to the recording studio where drama unfolds.
22:30 - 23:00
Amah Knows Best
Bejing Day 1
Series, Cooking
iFani meets the guide and requests to climb The Great Wall of China; after his conquest of the wall, iFani shops and meets Amah to cook an amazing Chinese dish; the day ends with driving past Tiananmen Square and eating world-famous Peking duck.
23:00 - 23:30
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Braving the Rapids: White Water Rafting in Zambia
Series, Adventure, Travel
Nate braves white water rafting in the Zambezi River.
23:30 - 00:00
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Taking the Plunge - Bungee Jumping Over Victoria Falls
Series, Adventure, Travel
Nate zips, jumps and swings his way across one of the world's greatest natural wonders in Livingstone, Zambia: Victoria Falls.