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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Africa on a Plate
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Africa Everywhere
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
Worldwide Nate
Galloping With the Wildebeest in Kenya
Series
Nairobi's younger generation put a fresh spin on tradition and being environmentally conscious at the same time; fascinated by the phenomena of the wildebeest migration, Nate checks off another bucket list adventure by riding among them on horseback.
00:30 - 01:00
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Grand Prix Racing in Johannesburg
Series, Adventure, Travel
Nate heads to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit; he gets a suit custom-made by one of the hottest African fashion designers in the world; he gets the results of his ancestry DNA test.
01:00 - 01:30
Africa on a Plate
Morocco Fusion
Series, Cooking
Chef Zama Memela is introduced to a marinated salmon and the famed pigeon pie; Zama learns about pizzazz and flair in dish conceptions; Zama also attends a traditional cooking class on the beautiful Moroccan coastline.
LIVE 01:30 - 02:00
Africa on a Plate
Cooking with Zama: Morocco
Series, Cooking
Detailed recipes from Chef Zama Memela's journey through Morocco for easy duplication at home.
02:00 - 03:00
Africa Everywhere
Philadelphia
Series, Travel
Philadelphia is an East Coast city shaped by immigrants through common bonds of family and freedom.
03:00 - 04:00
Africa Everywhere
Minneapolis
Series, Travel, Documentary
A Midwest city with littered with sprawling malls and farms.
04:00 - 05:00
Flawsome
Confrontations and Consequences
Series, Drama
Dolapo confronts Senator Jubril; Ramat's desire for a child strains her home life; Ivie redirects her career and explores romance with Tersei, who supports her business; Ramat's new lead is murdered.
05:00 - 05:30
Lavish
Series, Reality
Shaka investigates his mother's disappearance while Detective Thobejane handles Khulu's case; the women manage Zozi's crisis, fabricating an attack story that angers Jabu; Shaka breaks his teetotaling vow in distress.
05:30 - 06:00
Lavish
Series, Reality
Nomzamo's pregnancy troubles her at her wedding, where secrets unravel as Kopano and her lovers crash the ceremony; Shaka turns to weed amid his father's absence; Ma Mokoena tells Detective Thobejane about Mpumi's affair with Khulu.
06:00 - 06:30
Lavish
Series, Reality
Detective Thobejane investigates Khulu and Mpumi's affair; Zozi denies everything, straining their sisterly bond; Khulu's body draws unwanted attention as the women remain trapped; financial and emotional strains escalate.
06:30 - 07:00
Lavish
New Paths, Hidden Perils
Series, Reality
Zozi deceives Khulu's sister and a prophet, handling Shaka's school issues; Mpumi races against Detective Thobejane; Kat prepares for her mayoral inauguration amid challenges.
07:00 - 07:30
Wounds
Desperate Measures
Series, Drama
Neo develops a closer relationship with Clive; Refilwe pursues a course of action that gives her purpose but may lead to serious consequences she can't reverse.
07:30 - 08:00
Wounds
Revelations and Resolutions
Series, Drama
Busi receives surprising presents on her birthday; Sindi thinks she has information to remove Refilwe from her path; Mabalwa discovers a new aspect of Dr Smooth's personality.
08:00 - 08:30
Wounds
Series, Drama
Clive demands the truth from Neo; Sindi plots to discredit Refilwe; Melanie reveals shocking information to Neo.
08:30 - 09:00
Wounds
Series, Drama
Neo finally stands up to Athi while Walter reveals that he knows her true identity.
09:00 - 10:00
Flawsome
Episode 10: Deceptions and Discoveries
Series, Drama
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.
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
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.
12:30 - 13:00
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.
13:00 - 13:30
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.
13:30 - 14:00
Minjiba Entertains
Romantic Fusion
Series, Cooking, Reality
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!
14:00 - 14:30
Minjiba Entertains
Fresh Water Farm
Series, Cooking, Reality
At Lake Naivasha, in Kenya's Rift Valley Minjiba sets a date with nature at Chui Lodge and rose farm to create a themed meal that includes roses from the farm and fresh caught crayfish served against the backdrop of the wild African savannah.
14:30 - 15:15
May's Kitchen
The Arabian Gulf
Series, Cooking
Cuisine of the Arabian Gulf including Saudi jareesh, Kuwaiti mutabbaq and Bahrain's khanfaroosh.
15:15 - 16:00
May's Kitchen
South Africa
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi highlights the melting pot of flavors found in South African cuisine starting with the country's national dish, bobotie, followed by the famous peri peri sauce; then for dessert, it's malva pudding.
16:00 - 16:30
Lavish
Series, Reality
Kat becomes Johannesburg's new mayor; Shaka's matric dance with Azania ends in disaster; the women quarrel over disposing of Khulu's body; Mpumi fears incriminating footage at the Ndlovu gate; Ma Mokoena seeks solace for the family.
16:30 - 17:00
Lavish
New Paths, Hidden Perils
Series, Reality
Zozi deceives Khulu's sister and a prophet, handling Shaka's school issues; Mpumi races against Detective Thobejane; Kat prepares for her mayoral inauguration amid challenges.
17:00 - 17:30
Lavish
Glamour and Betrayal
Series, Reality
In the richest part of Kyalami, Zozi hosts an anniversary party, showcasing her marriage to Khulu; tensions escalate until Zozi accidentally kills Khulu upon discovering his infidelity, shattering their facade of a perfect life.
17:30 - 18:00
Lavish
Ambitions and Upheaval
Series, Reality
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.
18:00 - 18:30
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.
18:30 - 19:00
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.
19:00 - 19:30
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.
19:30 - 20:00
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.
20:00 - 20:30
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.
20:30 - 21:00
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.
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
Worldwide Nate
Blazing the Trail Up Mount Nyiragongo n the DRC
Series
Nate ventures out to see the famed Nyiragongo volcano by taking a five-hour hike through the oldest national park in Africa; he spends time with the Congolese people to hear the music and taste the food.
23:30 - 00:00
Worldwide Nate
Galloping With the Wildebeest in Kenya
Series
Nairobi's younger generation put a fresh spin on tradition and being environmentally conscious at the same time; fascinated by the phenomena of the wildebeest migration, Nate checks off another bucket list adventure by riding among them on horseback.