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.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
00:30 - 01:00
30 Minute Tour
Tanzania: Dar Es Salaam
Series, Travel
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's vibrant and diverse mecca of ocean front resorts, premiere shopping, fresh fish markets, contemporary nightlife and Swahili style cuisine.
01:00 - 01:30
Minjiba Entertains
Safari BBQ with the Boys
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba cooks for a bunch of meat-obsessed male campers at the Nairobi National Park, to bring elegance to the cave man ritual of roasting and camping. Her fusion menu features whiskey and stout marinated meats and a Kilifi potato salad.
01:30 - 02:00
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.
02:00 - 02:30
Minjiba Entertains
Lunch for Models & Fashionistas
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba heads over to one of Kenya's most stunning apartments where she'll create a stunning gluten-free, sugar-free, carb-free meal for the finicky ladies.
02:30 - 03:00
Minjiba Entertains
Safari BBQ with the Boys
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba cooks for a bunch of meat-obsessed male campers at the Nairobi National Park, to bring elegance to the cave man ritual of roasting and camping. Her fusion menu features whiskey and stout marinated meats and a Kilifi potato salad.
03:00 - 03:30
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.
03:30 - 04:00
Amah Knows Best
Nanjing Day 1
Series, Cooking
iFani visits a monastery looking for a solution to running late; at his cooking lesson, he arrives on time and is quickly enamored by his beautiful Amah; iFani feels like he has left his tardy issues behind and is confident he has made Lily proud.
04:00 - 04:30
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.
04:30 - 05:00
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.
05:00 - 05:30
Minjiba Entertains
Safari BBQ with the Boys
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba cooks for a bunch of meat-obsessed male campers at the Nairobi National Park, to bring elegance to the cave man ritual of roasting and camping. Her fusion menu features whiskey and stout marinated meats and a Kilifi potato salad.
05:30 - 06:00
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.
06:00 - 06:30
Minjiba Entertains
Lunch for Models & Fashionistas
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba heads over to one of Kenya's most stunning apartments where she'll create a stunning gluten-free, sugar-free, carb-free meal for the finicky ladies.
06:30 - 07:00
Minjiba Entertains
Safari BBQ with the Boys
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba cooks for a bunch of meat-obsessed male campers at the Nairobi National Park, to bring elegance to the cave man ritual of roasting and camping. Her fusion menu features whiskey and stout marinated meats and a Kilifi potato salad.