Entertainment
Your source for news, trends, and analysis in the global and digital entertainment industries spanning the African Continent
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News
The DStv you know is gone: Canal+ completes its $2 billion takeover of MultiChoice
French giant Canal+ acquired MultiChoice for ~$2 billion, creating a pan-African media powerhouse to challenge global streaming services.
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News
Visa is using its AFCON sponsorship to let cardholders cut the ticket line
As the official sponsor, Visa is offering its cardholders exclusive pre-sale access to tickets for the AFCON 2025 tournament.
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Announcements
AOMedia’s New AV2 Video Codec Is Coming, and Here’s Why You Should Care
Streaming in Kenya isn’t cheap. Between pricey data bundles and patchy Wi-Fi, every megabyte counts. That’s why AOMedia’s announcement of…
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Startups
Yamaha Launches TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge to Redefine the Future of Sound
Yamaha's TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge calls on global startups to redefine sound, offering funding, mentorship, and collaboration for winners.
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How To/ Explained
How to Enable Lossless Audio on Spotify
Spotify’s long-teased Lossless audio feature is finally official, and if you’re a Premium subscriber, you’ll soon get a chance to…
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Announcements
Spotify Finally Brings Lossless Streaming to Premium
Lossless audio on Spotify has lived in the rumor mill for years, sparking leaks, Reddit threads, and even jokes about…
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Opinion
Another iPhone Launch, Another Apple TV+ Letdown for Kenyans
Every September, I find myself glued to Apple’s big event. Not just for the new iPhones, or the polished presentations…
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News
Netflix Upgrades ‘Moments’ Feature, Letting Fans Select and Clip their Favorite Scenes
New: Netflix’s Moments now lets you choose exact start and end points. Great for sharing with friends on Netflix, limited…
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Announcements
Betika denies breach claims, says no KES 11 million loss and no role in ongoing court case
Betika denies breach claims, says no KES 11 million loss, and is not a party to the court case.
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News
TikTok for Artists launches in Kenya, adds pre-save campaigns and team analytics
TikTok for Artists launches in Kenya with dashboards, team access, and pre-save campaigns for Spotify and Apple Music.
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News
TikTok creators are powering Kenya’s CHAN hype, one clip at a time
Kenyan TikTok creators are shaping CHAN fan culture with real-time clips, reactions, and behind-the-scenes access.
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News
DStv, Showmax, GOtv to Air All Premier League Matches: Rights Secured, Real Access Still the Contest
Rights secured for 2025, 2026, but Kenya still faces price hikes, mobile-only PL and device limits
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Interesting Reads
Telecom and Pay TV Spending in Middle East and Africa Hit $149 Billion in 2024
Insights At a Glance: Telecom and pay TV spending in MEA reached $149B in 2024, up 7.7% from the previous…
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Announcements
Kenya’s Melissa Kariuki Joins Recording Academy: A Historic Moment for African Music Technology
Melissa Kariuki, founder of Whip Music, has been invited to join the Recording Academy’s prestigious 2025 New Member Class, marking…
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News
Sony Launches ULT Series Audio Products in Kenya: Post Malone-Endorsed Speakers Starting at KES 55,000
Sony launches ULT series speakers in Kenya with Post Malone endorsement! Revolutionary ULT button tech delivers epic bass in 2…