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DStv Content Corner

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2-8 February

DSTV WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

2024

All times CAT

Channel: Zambezi Magic Mpali

Genre: Drama

Monday 5 February at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Nguzu returns home and is shocked to learn his farm has closed down and seized by his enemy with the help of one of his wives, whilst coming to terms with betrayal, he’s silently mourning a death of another wife. Will the farm and family ever rise? **********

Pali Ba Lui

Genre: Comedy

Tuesday 6 February at 19:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

It’s a story of ambition, laughter, and the pursuit of success that you won’t want to miss! **********

Date My Family Botswana Genre: Reality

Thursday 8 February at 10:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Date My Family helps singletons find love by sending them on dates with their potential partner’s family. Can you really trust your family to help you find love?

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LOCAL (WEST)

Channel: Africa Magic Chronicles

Genre: Drama

Friday 2 February at 21;30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up

The story follows four girls who plan a heist to steal from Chief Odenigbo, a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Things do not go according to plan and the girls are trapped inside the church Sanctuary Chapel.

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Indomie Love Bowl

Genre: Game show

Sunday 4 February at 20:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Family and up

The Indomie Love Bowl Family Game Show, where families come together to create unforgetta­ble memories. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Stephanie Coker and Darasimi Nadi, this show combines love and friendly competitio­n for a unique family experience.

Refuge

Genre: Drama Wednesday 7 February at 21:30 on Africa

Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up

The story follows a group of characters who become entangled in a nightmaris­h ordeal when they are trapped in a hotel overnight in a small Nigerian town during the Magbo festival. As secrets unravel and tensions escalate, they are forced to confront their deepest fears, desires, and moral dilemmas.

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Channel: Akwaaba Magic Dede

Genre: Drama

Monday 5 February at 18:30 on Akwaaba Magic Abusua, available on DStv Compact and up

Rama Robertson announces her intention to fully step back from the firm but first, she must choose a successor.

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Brenya

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 6 February at 17:00 on Akwaaba Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Afia Achiaa, unable to conceive after five years of marriage, resorts to a shocking act by stealing the only surviving child of her distant neighbour. **********

Rock That Aisle Again

Genre: Reality

Wednesday 7 February at 20:00 on Akwaaba Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

RTAA takes our audience on a fashionabl­y emotional journey with brides whose weddings are dated five years and above. They bring out their wedding gowns and walk us down memory lane of what went into making that decision, planning the wedding, and life after.

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LOCAL (EAST)

Channel: Pearl Magic

Date My Family Uganda Genre: Reality

Sunday 4 February at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up

In this innovative approach to dating, a young and optimistic individual must charm not just one, but three families in their quest to find their perfect partner.

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Sesiria

Genre: Drama

Monday 5 February at 18:00 on Pearl Magic, available on DStv Family and up

‘Sesiria’is about the conflict that comes after a father dies and leaves his loved ones shattered. Although they’re heartbroke­n after his passing, they somehow find comfort in the fact that he left them with some of his possession­s.

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Prestige

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 6 February at 19:30 on Pearl Magic, available on DStv Family and up

Serial drama following the ups and downs of rival and executives from the same family. Their lust for power is fuelled by love, jealousy, grief, and hatred.

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Channel: Maisha Magic

Our Perfect Wedding Kenya Genre: Reality

Saturday 3 February at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up

‘Our Perfect Wedding’ gives viewers a front row seat to intimate lives of real couples as they plan their perfect weddings.

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Shared Moments with Justus Genre: Documentar­y

Saturday 3 February at 19:00 on Maisha Magic East, available on DStv Compact and up

Shared Moments With Justus is a captivatin­g series that shares inspiring and life-changing stories. This show offers viewers a first-hand, unfiltered account of the extraordin­ary stories of everyday people as they share their transforma­tive and impactful stories. **********

Dhohar

Genre: Drama

Saturday 3 February at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Family and up

Zahra, a girl who comes from a strict family, is not allowed to continue her talent of using her powers and there is no one to help her. **********

MOVIES

Pixels

Genre: Comedy

Saturday 3 February at 14:30 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Premium

A special team of arcade gamers is put together to fight a mysterious alien race that watches classic games of the‘80s and presumes them to be a declaratio­n of war. Starring Adam Sandler and directed by Chris Columbus.

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Where The Crawdads Sing Genre: Mystery, thriller

Saturday 3 February at 16:30 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium

Abandoned by her family at a tender age, a solitary Catherine attempts to fend for herself, much to society’s dismay. Soon, she finds herself framed for her former boyfriend’s death. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and directed by Olivia Newman.*

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