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 - 01:00
Africa Everywhere
Los Angeles
Series, Travel, Documentary
Showing how a traditional Ethiopian tea ceremony is celebrated; performing the Kizomba dance from Angola.
01:00 - 01:45
Eye Investigations
Nigeria's Miracle Baby Scammers
Series, Documentary
Journalists go undercover to expose the fertility scammers targeting Nigerian women and fuelling an underground trade in black market babies.
01:45 - 03:00
Eye Investigations
Cry Witch: Take My Land, Take My Life
Series, Documentary
Journalists investigate the true motives behind violent attacks on elderly Kenyans accused of being witches and reveal that many fall victims to their own families.
03:00 - 04:00
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.
04:00 - 05:00
Africa Everywhere
Los Angeles
Series, Travel, Documentary
Showing how a traditional Ethiopian tea ceremony is celebrated; performing the Kizomba dance from Angola.
05:00 - 05:45
Eye Investigations
Nigeria's Miracle Baby Scammers
Series, Documentary
Journalists go undercover to expose the fertility scammers targeting Nigerian women and fuelling an underground trade in black market babies.
05:45 - 07:00
Eye Investigations
Cry Witch: Take My Land, Take My Life
Series, Documentary
Journalists investigate the true motives behind violent attacks on elderly Kenyans accused of being witches and reveal that many fall victims to their own families.
07:00 - 07:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
07:30 - 08:00
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
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
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.
10:30 - 11:00
Africa on a Plate
Ubuntu! We Are One
Series, Cooking
Lentswe Bhengu hits the streets of the townships to experience the spirit of Ubuntu.
11:00 - 11:30
Africa on a Plate
Upliftment & Empowerment
Series, Cooking
Lentswe Bhengu is put to the test at his alma mater and inspired by the country's first black-owned winery.
11:30 - 12:00
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.
12:00 - 12:30
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.
12:30 - 13:00
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.
13:00 - 13:30
My Design Rules
Spare Room Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams face a strict deadline.
13:30 - 14:00
My Design Rules
Spare Room Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The design duos must decorate a spare bedroom.
14:00 - 14:30
Care for Color
For the Love of Water
Series, Documentary
Examining the stereotype that black people can't swim; the Black Surfers Collective in Los Angeles; an Ifa priest talks about the connection of the black culture to water.
14:30 - 15:00
Shades of You
Artistic Expressions
Series, Documentary
Using art to express emotion.
15:00 - 15:30
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
15:30 - 16:00
African Royale
Redemption & Relief
Series, Reality
Bim's experience with runway modeling forces her to consider other options.
16:00 - 16:30
My Design Rules
Spare Room Winner
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The teams face a strict deadline.
16:30 - 17:00
My Design Rules
Spare Room Challenge
Series, Home improvement, Reality
The design duos must decorate a spare bedroom.
17:00 - 17:30
Care for Color
For the Love of Water
Series, Documentary
Examining the stereotype that black people can't swim; the Black Surfers Collective in Los Angeles; an Ifa priest talks about the connection of the black culture to water.
17:30 - 18:00
Shades of You
Artistic Expressions
Series, Documentary
Using art to express emotion.
18:00 - 18:30
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
18:30 - 19:00
African Royale
Redemption & Relief
Series, Reality
Bim's experience with runway modeling forces her to consider other options.
19:00 - 19:30
First Time Africa
Los Angeles to Ghana
Series, Reality, Documentary, Travel
Four Los Angeles students accompany their teacher back to her homeland of Ghana, West Africa, where they meet a group of school children on a remote island and vow to become their sponsors.
19:30 - 20:00
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.
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
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.
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
Focus on Africa
BBC
Series, News
Analysis of the day's news from Africa.
22:30 - 23:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
23:00 - 23:30
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.".
23:30 - 00:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.