Kwesé iflix – Africa’s game-changing digital entertainment platform today announced the launch of international channel Scoop Network to add to its extensive content catalogue. From today, Kwesé iflix users can enjoy endless hours of showbiz from the trendy Scoop Network, consisting of a mix of light entertainment magazine shows with movie, music, fashion and celebrity news.
Scoop Network, which is already available in multiple territories around the world, will join Kwesé iflix’s exciting entertainment line-up with an exclusive tailor- made feed. A dedicated editorial team from Dutch Indie FCCE, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is producing the feed especially for English speaking African territories.
In addition to the
Daily Entertainment News anchored by African talent, African audiences are in
for a real treat on Scoop Network which will boast a whole host of local shows
like ‘Snoops’, an all-African gossip show presented from Nairobi and ‘Entertainment
Catch Up’ a weekly magazine with the latest updates and showcasing celebrity events,
awards shows, fashion weeks, and so much more!
Scoop Network CEO
Justus Verkerk stated, “The partnership with Kwesé iflix is part of our ongoing
strategy to optimise relevancy to a digitally-focused audience, giving users
greater freedom and flexibility over their viewing experience. And the
localised African feed is really delivering an up to date entertainment
experience! The ever-
changing media
landscape has provided opportunities for us to deliver authentic features from
Africa and around the world, bringing viewers high-quality content on-the- go,
anytime, anywhere on any device!”
Kwesé iflix CEO, Mayur Patel commented, “Scoop Network captivates super-fans around the globe with high-quality content designed to inform, entertain and inspire. We are excited to add the cutting-edge channel to our extensive portfolio of African favourites from top local shows, celebrity gossip through to international hit series, bringing our users the very best in streaming video on demand.”
New users can simply
download the Kwesé iflix app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Customers
can access the Kwesé iflix service without a decoder, or even a television –
just their mobile device.
Each Kwesé iflix VIP
subscription gives users unlimited access to thousands of hours of premium
programmes available on Kwesé iflix, including local and international
first-run exclusive shows, award-winning TV series and blockbuster movies, such
as, Shuga, Hot Ones, Saints & Sinners, Riviera, Grand Prince, The
Legend of the Blue Sea, Broken, Britannia, Tin Star, Being Mary Jane, Medici:
Masters of Florence, and Luther, as well as popular local and regional content.
We have something for everyone – from children’s programmes such as Mr Bean,
Wolverine & the X-men and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles through to
lifestyle content. The service also offers customers quality live sporting
matches, and local free-to-air channels. For our data-savvy users, Kwesé iflix has
a download and watch offline feature along with a data saver mode for
streaming.
