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. 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 Nyanja to Chichewa and beyond, the continent’s stories come alive in the languages we grew up with.  

Watch: Genesis: Secrets, power, and gospel collide in Genesis! Catch the drama as Felicia fights to protect her family and legacy on Mzansi Magic, one episode at a time. Mondays – Fridays at 19:30.  

2. Through Drama and Telenovelas

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

Watch: Mpali: One man, many wives, endless drama! Don’t miss the twists and turns on Mpali. Mondays to Fridays at 20:30 CAT on Zambezi 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 20:00 WAT 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: Pa Mango Lodge: One night. One room. One person disappears. What lies beneath PaMango Lodge will shake a whole community. 
Don’t miss the twists that no one saw coming. Thursdays at 19:30 on Zambezi Magic 

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 16:00 CAT 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: You promised to Marry Me: Broken promises, real confrontations, and raw emotions You Promised to Marry Me brings the drama when love turns into betrayal. Thursdays at 19:30 on Moja 9.9 

7. 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.