Multi-channel Pan African content provider M-Net has licensed the North American rights to over 300-hours of its HD content to global television network Africa HD, which launches in the US and the Caribbean in 2012.
The announcement was made by Mike Dearham, head of sales & library, M-Net.
The deal includes two M-Net series produced in South Africa – Cooking with Siba and entertainment magazine All Access Mzanzi – as well as two M-Net series produced in Nigeria – the daily soap Tinsel, and talent competition series Naija Sings. All four series are shot in High Definition.
“This partnership reflects M-Net’s global strategy supporting the expansion of our High Definition programming library into territories worldwide,’ said Dearham. “These shows are a true reflection of the diverse array of programming that is currently being produced on the African continent,’ he added.
“We at Africa HD are honoured to have been chosen by M-Net as the network that will showcase these quality productions,’ commented James Makawa, CEO of Africa HD. “We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship as Africa HD expands its global footprint.’
