With the launch of Nick Jr. and
Nicktoons recently, Viacom International Media Network Africa now
delivers more TV channels than any other international media company on the
continent, with a total of eight distinct entertainment brands. SHOWBIZPLUSng
learnt that this expansion of its portfolio, which also includes MTV, MTV Base, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and
VH1 Classic,
increases VIMN
Africa’s offering of high quality content to audiences across all key
age demographics.
For
kiddies entertainment Nick Jr, set to launch on DStv Premium, Compact
Plus and Compact bouquets on channel 307, provides safe and entertaining
viewing reinforcing positive messaging to pre-schoolers between the ages of 3-5
years old. This channel promises to keep the young ones glued to their screens
with familiar friends such as Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, Go, Diego,
Go! and Paw Patrol, with a host of brand new series due to launch in
2015, including Dora & Friends, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and Shimmer
& Shine.
Additionally, Nicktoons available on channel 308, will
offer a mix of current and classic programmes appealing to both the 4-9 years
age group and the entire family. Available to DStv Premium, Compact Plus and
Compact subscribers, it will feature series from Nickelodeon´s famous animation
library including The Adventures of
Jimmy Neutron, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Back to the Barnyard, Avatar and Fanboy & Chum Chum,
and timeless favorites such as Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys.
Excited about the launch offering, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice
President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa said: “We are delighted to partner
with MultiChoice to strengthen our kids and family offering in Africa.
Nick Jr. and Nicktoons provide the perfect complement to our existing
entertainment, music, comedy, and kids and family channels.”
In support of the Viacom and MultiChoice partnership Nico
Meyer, MultiChoice Africa CEO added that the three new channels will give DStv
customers an even wider variety of entertainment options. “Our DStv customers
will no doubt be delighted that BET is finally available on their screens and
that kids will be entertained for hours with the great shows on Nick Jr and
Nicktoons. We want to add channels that fill a gap in our entertainment
offering with ones we know our subscribers will love to watch.”
To connect with Nick Jr. and Nicktoons, go to www.nickelodeonafrica.com,
follow Nickelodeon on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nickafrica. For more information on BET
International, go to www.bet.com, or follow the channel on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Intl,
using the hashtag #BETonDStv.
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