The Africa Channel

United States 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
May's Kitchen
00:00 - 01:00
May's Kitchen
Yemen
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi explores the cuisine of Yemen as she prepares the famous Yemeni spiced meat-and-rice dish known as mandi and sweet ravani cake for dessert.
Minjiba Entertains
01:00 - 01:30
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.
Shades of You
01:30 - 02:00
Shades of You
More Than Skin Deep
Series, Documentary
Looking below the surface of skin color.
African Royale
02:00 - 02:30
African Royale
Dating Herself
Series, Reality
Bim discusses her dating life with friends, which prompts her to explore the services of a professional matchmaker.
African Royale
02:30 - 03:00
African Royale
The History Lesson
Series, Reality
Bim shares an idea for a book that traces her father's accomplishments and legacy; a visit with a historian leads to a shocking discovery about her mother's ancestry.
SA Inc
03:00 - 03:30
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
SA Inc
03:30 - 04:00
SA Inc
Documentary
Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.
May's Kitchen
04:00 - 05:00
May's Kitchen
Yemen
Series, Cooking
Chef May Yacoubi explores the cuisine of Yemen as she prepares the famous Yemeni spiced meat-and-rice dish known as mandi and sweet ravani cake for dessert.