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
02:00 - 03:30
Isaiah Washington's Passport to Sierra Leone
Special, Documentary
Isaiah Washington, the first African American to be granted duel citizenship in his ancestral homeland of Sierra Leone based on his DNA.
03:30 - 04:00
Dikembe's Dream: A Hospital for Kinshasa
Special, Documentary
04:00 - 05:15
Eye Investigations
Eat Bitter
Series, Documentary
In the Central African Republic, one of Africa's poorest countries, sand diver Thomas Boa and Chinese construction manager Jianmin Luan struggle to improve their fortunes. They "eat bitter" today in the hope of a better tomorrow.
05:15 - 06:00
Eye Investigations
Guns in the Shadows
Series, Documentary
As Kenya's cost of living rises, so too does violent crime; reporter Elijah Kanyi investigates the devastating human impact of illegal firearms in Kenya's slums.
06:00 - 07:00
Eye Investigations
The Homecoming
Series, Documentary
Amid a backdrop of rising nationalism, police violence, and social tensions in France, some young French people of African descent are returning to the continent their parents left in search of a better life.
07:00 - 07:30
Music for Wildlife
Anita Jaxson
Series, Music, Concert
At just 24 years old, standout dancehall music singer-songwriter Anita Jaxson performs her hits in "Music for Wildlife," a concert series introducing established and new African musicians while raising awareness for the world's magnificent wildlife.
07:30 - 08:00
Muziki Ni
Tanika Charles
Series, Music
Tanika Charles takes shows a few of her favorite Toronto haunts and shares four cuts from her debut EP.
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
Top
Ghana
Series, Travel
A trip to Ghana's top restaurants, hotels and natural wonders.
10:30 - 11:00
My Africa
Addis Ababa
Series, Entertainment
Ethiopian natives Nebyou Kassu and Emilia Getachew journey with cameras through Addis Ababa where, through their unique perspectives, we get a glimpse of life in modern day Addis, and a taste of what the city has to offer.
11:00 - 11:30
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.
11:30 - 12:00
30 Minute Tour
Ghana
Series, Travel
A 500-year-old village on stilts; a Sunday Accra tradition; street boxing.
12:00 - 12:30
30 Minute Tour
Durban & Coast
Series, Travel
A safari to a seafood barbecue on the beach and a market in the city.
12:30 - 13:00
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.
13:00 - 13:30
SA Inc
Women, Youth, and Tech at the Nexus of Inclusive Growth
Series, Documentary
Exploring the initiatives of two industry giants as they redefine their business models and inclusively grow their value chains, embracing youth and tech and women-owned businesses for purpose-led "Business 2.0.".
13:30 - 14:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
14:00 - 15:00
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.
15:00 - 15:30
SA Inc
The Circular Economy of Waste and Water and Its Profound Social Impact
Series, Documentary
The management of waste and water is fundamental to our healthy and sustained existence; exploring the dynamic businesses and innovative technologies delivering much-needed solutions for communities and the environment.
15:30 - 16:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
16:00 - 16:30
Care for Color
Up From the Roots
Series, Documentary
Host Ngozi Paul meets with gardener Ron Finley to discuss nourishing roots; diverse women discuss the wear and care of black hair.
16:30 - 17:00
Shades of You
Intersections
Series, Documentary
Intersections create an amazing variety of shades.
17:00 - 17:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Dogs
Series, Animals
Dive into the fascinating world of dogs and why it is important to look after man's best friend.
17:30 - 18:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Pangolins
Series, Animals
A heart-warming premiere. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world. You get to meet a rescued pangolin in this episode before he's released back to the wild.
18:00 - 18:30
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.
18:30 - 19:00
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.
19:00 - 19:30
Care for Color
Up From the Roots
Series, Documentary
Host Ngozi Paul meets with gardener Ron Finley to discuss nourishing roots; diverse women discuss the wear and care of black hair.
19:30 - 20:00
Shades of You
Intersections
Series, Documentary
Intersections create an amazing variety of shades.
20:00 - 20:30
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Dogs
Series, Animals
Dive into the fascinating world of dogs and why it is important to look after man's best friend.
20:30 - 21:00
Dr. Mark's Animal Show
Pangolins
Series, Animals
A heart-warming premiere. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world. You get to meet a rescued pangolin in this episode before he's released back to the wild.
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
World Wide Nate: African Adventures
Phinda Game Reserve, SA
Series, Adventure, Travel
Nate dives into the rich culture of Johannesburg, South Africa; Nate meets Tshepo, the Prince of Denim, and tries on his custom cut denim; at Blompek, Nate experiences amazing street food.
22:30 - 23:00
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.
23:00 - 23:30
Amah Knows Best
Shanghai Day 2
Series, Cooking
Ifani starts the day late and gets ready to cook with an Amah who has a 100-year-old recipe; after learning how to make the dish, he and Lily, his guide, go to visit the brilliantly lighted landmark called the Bund where he's introduced to Hot Pot.
23:30 - 00:00
Amah Knows Best
Shanghai Day 1
Series, Cooking
South African rapper iFani loves eating Chinese food; with the help of the People's Daily, a plan is devised for him to learn to cook from the Kung Fu masters of the kitchen, Chinese grannies; before meeting Amah he explores Shanghai.