Africa Magic, a channel which offers original African film and television content,
has launched a video on demand (VOD) portal, Africa Magic GO (AMGO), catering
to African audiences in the US.
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Director at Africa Magic said, “With so many
Africans living in the US, there is a great demand for programming for Africans by
Africans, one that is now filled by Africa Magic GO. Africa Magic is committed to
promoting African talent and creating global platforms that make content
accessible to Africans, and those following African culture, across the
world.’
For $8 per month the commercial-free service offers users 24 hour access to
hundreds of the latest African films and series including live streams of special
events and reality shows as well as top shows from Nollywood (Nigeria), and
Ghallywood (Ghana).
Some of the featured popular content includes:
Tinsel – Nigeria’s most successful soap opera set in the dramatic and intriguing
world of film industry.
53 Extra – A weekly West African entertainment show.
Spinsters – A film featuring three single friends who develop a reality TV
concept in order to find Mr. Right.
Blue Flames – a movie featuring three families in search of prosperity and
accomplishment.
Moving On – a romantic movie featuring a woman who discovers she is pregnant while her husband is cheating on her with her best friend.
Currently the online portal is only accessible on computers with broadband
connections, but plans to develop mobile apps for Apple and Android devices, as
well as for ROKU and Smart TVs, are underway.
Visit the Africa Magic GO website for more information.
