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

Africa Month isn’t just a celebration of history – it’s a spotlight on identity, expression and storytelling. 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 Swahili to Yoruba and beyond, the continent’s stories come alive in the languages we grew up with.  

Watch: Lulu (Swahili): Follows the Tindos, a family who appear to be perfect on the outside, but behind closed doors, they face betrayal, lust, and deadly power battles. Catch it every Monday through to Friday at 20:30 EAT on Maisha Magic Plus.

2.Through Drama and Telenovelas

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

Watch: Shanga Season 2: Follow the entangled lives of Ledama, Soila, and Kari as they navigate perilous secrets of Lemurat and Nairobi. If you appreciate dark romance and a thrilling suspense, this show Shanga is for you. Tune in every Monday to Friday at 20:00 EAT on Maisha Magic Plus.   

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 22:00 EAT 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: When We Let Go: A young woman’s dreams as a photographer are tested by life’s twists in this heartfelt drama. Saturday 17 May at 22:00 EAT 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 17:00 EAT 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: Nai-Rich: Follow the lives of Kenyan elites: Phoina, Amber Ray, Risper Faith, and KRG the Don as they juggle friendships, family, and business ventures in Nairobi. Catch it every Saturday at 20:00 EAT on Maisha Magic Plus. 

7. Through Icons

Legends don’t just make history – they headline it. From Tonny Njuguna to Wanjiku Waweru, DStv celebrates the icons shaping the present and honouring the past.  

Watch: Sarabi is an inter-generational telenovela drama with iconic performances – and the kind of twists only family can bring. Watch every Monday to Friday at 19:30 EAT on Maisha Magic Plus.  

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.