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The Future of African TV Soaps in the TikTok Era
The African screen has always loved a little drama. From the slow burn of a family feud to the big reveal of long-buried secrets, TV soaps have been the heartbeat of many households — the evening ritual after dinner, the shared laughter in salons, the emotional investment that keeps fans glued night after night. But in 2025, something has changed. The living room has shrunk into the palm of a hand — and attention now comes in fifteen-second bursts. Welcome to the TikTok era —
Oct 183 min read


Top 7 Affordable Animation Tools for African Studios in 2025
Explore seven powerful, low-cost animation tools and workflows empowering African studios to create world-class 2D and 3D films, shorts, and ads without breaking the bank. Animation Is Africa’s Next Big Export From Iwájú to Garbage Boy and Trash Can , African animation is moving beyond imagination — it’s becoming a global commodity. But for many studios across Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and Cape Town, one question keeps echoing: How do we produce high-quality animation without H
Oct 164 min read


Streaming Across Africa in 2025: Winning Models, Language Power & Who’s Winning the Sub-Saharan Play
Discover how Africa’s streaming industry is reshaping in 2025 — from business models and local language markets to the platforms dominating Sub-Saharan Africa. “We see a unique opportunity to transform video consumption in Africa with high-quality, accessible and relevant content.”— Selorm Adadevoh, Group Chief Commercial Officer, MTN Group It’s 2025, and the African streaming battlefield is louder than ever. Showmax’s relaunch, Netflix’s local-first push, and MTN’s telecom-
Oct 162 min read
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