MultiChoice has discontinued its popular Africa Magic Family channel after 12 years on DStv, replacing it with a new entertainment channel, Africa Magic+, as part of changes to its television offerings.
The development was announced on Thursday through Africa Magic’s official Instagram page, which described the closure as the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
In its announcement, the channel bade farewell to viewers with the message, “Goodbye, Africa Magic Family”, while hinting at a new entertainment offering.
“One chapter closes, but the story is far from over.
“Africa Magic Family is officially closed, there’s so much more coming your way,” the post read.
The channel also encouraged viewers to look forward to its replacement, promising a wider variety of programmes on Africa Magic+.
“More stories, more drama, more variety. Expect more on Africa Magic+ from November 5, 6AM WAT,” it added.
The announcement marked the end of Africa Magic Family’s 12-year run on DStv, during which it became known for broadcasting family-friendly Nollywood films, Nigerian drama series and other African entertainment programmes.
The channel attracted viewers interested in locally produced movies and television dramas, particularly content centred on Nigerian stories.
Its replacement, Africa Magic+, is expected to provide a broader mix of entertainment content, with the new channel scheduled to begin broadcasting on 5 November at 6am West African Time.
The change comes amid a wider restructuring of DStv’s channel line-up and subscription packages, which took effect on 5 November 2026.
The replacement forms part of MultiChoice’s efforts to refresh its programming and expand the range of content available to subscribers.
