8 Ways DStv Tells Africa’s Story – Loud, Proud and Unfiltered

Across the continent, our stories come alive in every language spoken, every match played, every truth revealed on screen. And DStv is where it all happens.  

Here are eight powerful ways DStv brings African storytelling home this Africa Month:

1. Through Language

Africa speaks in many tongues – and so does DStv. From Twi to Yoruba, Swahili and beyond, the continent’s stories come alive in the languages we grew up with.  

Watch: Bede Ayeyie (Twi): Love, betrayal, and survival – this series explores a woman’s efforts to take control of her husband. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 19:30 GMT on Akwaaba Magic.  

2. Through Drama and Telenovelas

Family, loyalty, betrayal, ambition – African dramas are storytelling at its finest. Emotional, complex, and deeply relatable.  

Watch: House of Klu -: A young pickpocket's life changes when he is struck by the car of a wealthy businessman. Adopted into privilege but burdened by amnesia, he unknowingly becomes the keystone of the same empire that destroyed his biological family. Weekdays at 20:00 GMT on Akwaaba Magic.  

3. Through Music

Music is Africa’s heartbeat. Whether it’s discovering the next big star or following the evolution of Amapiano, DStv brings the sound of the continent to your screen.  

Watch: Nigerian Idol Season 10: Where dreams meet microphones – and new legends are made. Sundays at 18:00 GMT on Africa Magic Showcase.  

4. Through Local Films

From township stories to tender love tales, local films on DStv reflect our lives in ways only African cinema can.  

Watch: Keeping My Home: A woman is willing to tolerate any disrespect if it means saving her marriage, keeping her family together and keeping her home. Sunday 25 May at 16:00 GMT on Africa Magic Family. 

5. Through Sport

Football is more than a sport in Africa – it's a way of life. The energy, the pride, the rivalries… you feel it in your bones.  

Watch: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Catch Mo Salah (yes, Egypt’s own) in action and feel the continent rally around the pitch. Sunday 25 May at 14:50 GMT on SuperSport Premier League.  

6. Through Documentary and Reality

Real stories. Real drama. Real Africa. From social dynamics to personal journeys, DStv unpacks it all.  

Watch: What Will People Say: A dating reality show with suspense, heart, and just the right dose of spice. Fridays at 21:00 GMT on Akwaaba Magic.  

7. Through Icons

Legends don’t just make history – they headline it. From Pete Edochie to Alex Kofi Adu (Agya Koo), DStv celebrates the icons shaping the present and honouring the past. Watch: Red Kingdom:  A wicked king, who is impotent, falls in love with a beautiful maiden and the story follows their journey of love into marriage. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Weekdays at 20:00 GMT on Akwaaba Magic.  

8. Through Us

At the heart of it all? You. Your language, your culture, your stories. With DStv Stream and other self-service tools like the MyDStv App your viewing experience is in your hands – just how you like it. 

Reconnect. Rediscover. Rewatch the continent’s best. This Africa Month, stay connected to the stories that move you. Only on DStv – your home of African storytelling.