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With Africa being a mobile-first continent, it is not surprising that streaming services are in the highest demand, especially with content that resonates with Africans.
International streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are now prioritizing investment in original content tailored to the African audience instead of relying on foreign content. What might be the reason for this shift?
According to research firm Omdia, Showmax, the South African streaming platform, outperformed Netflix to become the leading streaming platform in Africa with 2.1 million subscribers as of November 2023. Netflix places 2nd with 1.8 million subscribers within the same period with a market percentage share of 33.5% as against Showmax’s 38.7%.
This article will highlight 10 streaming platforms in Africa that you can use for entertainment.
10 Streaming Platforms in Africa
1) Showmax
Showmax, the parent company of MultiChoice, is Africa’s largest streaming platform, boasting over 2 million subscribers.
Watch your favourite TV shows, movies, series, documentaries and the English Premier League (EPL) on Showmax at low cost in 40+ African countries. Available on Play Store and Apple Store for download.
Subscription categories are tailored to your interests, starting at just $3 per month. See Showmax pricing.
2) IROKOtv
IROKOtv is among streaming platforms in Africa specifically made for Nollywood and Ghallywood movies, TV shows, and more.
Subscribe to IROKOtv for $9.99 a month or $89.99 for a year for exciting content. Available on Play Store and Apple Store for download
3) DStv Stream
Dstv Stream is not your traditional streaming platform users can subscribe on the go.
You need to be a Dstv customer to stream channels. Strictly accessible by Dstv customers as they can enjoy their favourite shows or content anywhere on their device.
However, provided you are in South Africa, you can stream some channels online without being a Dstv customer.
4) Aftown Music
Aftown is a music streaming platform hailing from Ghana.
You get to enjoy the music you love, podcast, upload music and listen to live radio from African and foreign stations, including BBC, Fox News, and Talksport.
Aftown is free and available for download on the Play Store and Apple Store.
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5) KweliTV
KweliTV is a streaming platform that demonstrates the African Diaspora experience through films, documentaries, web shows, news and more.
It is a subscription service with a starting price of $5.99 without ads and $1.99 with ads.
6) IbakaTv
IbakaTV is another streaming platform in Africa tailored for Nollywood, Ghallywood and Yoruba movies packaged with TV series.
It is a subscription platform that runs a Video-on-Demand service at cheaper prices. Available on Android and iOS for download.
7) Supafuse
Supafuse is a music streaming platform that is hosted in Nigeria. The platform promotes both African and foreign music, with an emphasis on African music.
It is free and offers subscription plans for users who intend to access special features such as listening without ads, uploading music content and more.
Supafuse is available on Play Store and Apple Store for download.
8) Azam Tv
Azam TV is a premium entertainment platform available in East African countries. (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zimbabwe)
You get to movies, documentaries, sports, news, and more on Azam TV.
9) Watch IT
WatchIT is a video-on-demand streaming service strictly for Arabic countries. They offer movies and TV shows to subscribers in Egypt.
10) SABC Plus
The South African Broadcasting Corporation launched SABC+ in November 2022 to offer entertainment services online.
Unfortunately, it is country-specific tailored for the South African audience only.
Enjoy these listed streaming platforms in Africa to entertain yourself with a variety of movies, music, and series, tailored to suit diverse tastes and cultures across the continent.
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