The Africa Channel

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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
YesterdayTodayTomorrow6 Aug7 Aug
Focus on Africa
00:00 - 00:30
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
30 Minute Tour
00:30 - 01:00
30 Minute Tour
Uganda
Series, Travel
An excursion of high-adrenaline adventure, scenic exploration and captivating wildlife within the lush and vibrant boundaries of Uganda.
Minjiba Entertains
01:00 - 01:30
Minjiba Entertains
Music Launch Party
Series, Cooking, Reality
Nairobi's most famous homes; the glamorous evening features a concert by an upcoming African musician; her menu features oxtail stew, groundnut soup and jollof rice.
Minjiba Entertains
01:30 - 02:00
Minjiba Entertains
The CEO Power Lunch
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba is asked to cook at the home of a Kenyan CEO who is having a lunch gathering. The menu must impress the guests to contribute to the host's charity project. Minjiba makes cassava crusted salmon slaw, moin moin caviar and African fish & chips.
Minjiba Entertains
02:00 - 02:30
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.
Minjiba Entertains
02:30 - 03:00
Minjiba Entertains
Music Launch Party
Series, Cooking, Reality
Nairobi's most famous homes; the glamorous evening features a concert by an upcoming African musician; her menu features oxtail stew, groundnut soup and jollof rice.
Wounds
03:00 - 03:30
Wounds
Race Against Time
Series, Drama
Neo finds it difficult to accept the facts about Dr Smooth; Neo and Agnes work quickly to try and keep Mabalwa safe, feeling they have limited time to act.
Wounds
03:30 - 04:00
Wounds
Competing Ambitions
Series, Drama
Mabalwa refuses to heed Neo and Agnes' warning; Refilwe and Sindi both vie for the same position at the maternity ward.
Lavish
04:00 - 04:30
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.
Lavish
04:30 - 05:00
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.
Minjiba Entertains
05:00 - 05:30
Minjiba Entertains
Music Launch Party
Series, Cooking, Reality
Nairobi's most famous homes; the glamorous evening features a concert by an upcoming African musician; her menu features oxtail stew, groundnut soup and jollof rice.
Minjiba Entertains
05:30 - 06:00
Minjiba Entertains
The CEO Power Lunch
Series, Cooking, Reality
Minjiba is asked to cook at the home of a Kenyan CEO who is having a lunch gathering. The menu must impress the guests to contribute to the host's charity project. Minjiba makes cassava crusted salmon slaw, moin moin caviar and African fish & chips.
Minjiba Entertains
06:00 - 06:30
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.
Minjiba Entertains
06:30 - 07:00
Minjiba Entertains
Music Launch Party
Series, Cooking, Reality
Nairobi's most famous homes; the glamorous evening features a concert by an upcoming African musician; her menu features oxtail stew, groundnut soup and jollof rice.
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