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Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa

Disney Channel to Air Series Across Continent Following Disney+ Premiere

Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across…

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All-New Six-Episode Event Series “Iwájú” is a First-of-its-Kind Collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali

Kugali filmmakers—including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku—take viewers on a unique journey into the world of “Iwájú”

All Six Episodes of “Iwájú” Stream on Disney+ Beginning Feb. 28, 2024; Behind-the-Scenes Documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,”; Produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, Also Debuts Feb. 28, 2024. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali has culminated in the all-new six-part series “Iwájú,” streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning Feb.…

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Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire to be Broadcast across Africa this August

Disney+ Original Anthology Series of Animated Films to Air on Disney Channel

After its global premiere on Disney+ last month, The Walt Disney Company Africa (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.com/) today announced that the Disney+ Original anthology series “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” will be broadcast across Africa when it lands on Disney Channel (DStv, Channel 303) this August. Featuring stories from the continent, a double bill…

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Team Sayari to Premiere Across Africa on 24 September 2022

Pan-African kids’ series to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders, featuring youth from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania

Following the recent announcement of title of the series, The Walt Disney Company Africa (www.TheWaltDisneyCompany.com), together with its project partners, National Geographic, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and WildlifeDirect have today revealed that the highly anticipated National Geographic Kids programme, Team Sayari, will…

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Team Sayari Revealed as Title for National Geographic Kids Africa Programme

First-of-its-kind in Kenya, nature-based, tech-infused set design for 26-episode series, based in Nairobi

Following field production commencing earlier this year, as well as the announcement of the local hosts, The Walt Disney Company (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.com) Africa, together with its project partners, National Geographic, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and WildlifeDirect have today revealed both the title and the…

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“Rise” to Premiere on ESPN this August

Rise is based on the triumphant true-life story of the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league

Disney+ original film based on the true story of remarkable Antetokounmpo basketball brothers; Antetokounmpo: a Nigerian surname which, according to the Yoruba people of West Africa, means “the crown has returned from overseas” ESPN Africa announced that the Disney+ original film Rise, will have its linear premiere across the continent on…

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Disney+ Arrives Today in South Africa

Subscribers are now able to access the greatest stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, all in one place

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.com), launches today in South Africa. Standard pricing at launch is confirmed at R119 per month, or R1190 for an annual subscription, with sign-up information available at DisneyPlus.com. With over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive…

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Disney+ Announces Full Content Line up for South Africa

Subscribers will be able to access the greatest stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, all in one place

With over 1 000 films, more than 1 500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals, Disney+ unveils its full launch day line up for South Africa. Disney+ full content list (subject to change): https://bit.ly/3P2dqsT Launching on 18 May, subscribers will have access to Star Wars’ “The Book of Boba Fett”…

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Disney+ Annual Subscription Now Available for R950

Enjoy 12 Months of Disney+ for the price of eight

Today, for the first time, fans can register their interest to subscribe to Disney+ in South Africa, to take advantage of an exclusive introductory offer of R950. The offer means fans can enjoy 12 months of Disney+ for the price of 8.  The streaming service will launch in South Africa…

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Disney+ Sets 18 May 2022 as Launch Date for South Africa

Disney+ offers access to high-quality viewing up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads on up to ten devices, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company (www.TheWaltDisneyCompany.com), has confirmed launch dates for the 42 countries and 11 new territories set to launch this winter. The streaming service will launch in South Africa on 18 May 2022. South African pricing has also been announced at R119.00 per month,…