Video-on-demand platform is becoming more amusing, despite the internet challenges facing the African nations. The continent is shifting from TV viewing to video-on-demand viewing, online streaming is cheaper and more comfortable to set up. Because of its flexibility, convenience, and low cost, many Africans would rather subscribe to a streaming platform than to subscribe to a pay-TV.
Video-on-Demand (VOD) development is gradually growing in Africa and the platform garners more active subscribers than its previous years. So, let’s take a look at the best video-on-demand sites.
Showmax
Showmax was launched in 2015 by South African media giant Naspers. The platform has been successful since its inception. The platform previews HBO titles including Game of Thrones, variety of Afrikaans series and movies, and more. The service has both TV series and movies and allows you to stream or download content conveniently. Showmax also allows you to watch your favorite shows when you’re not connected to the internet.
iROKOtv
This streaming service offers quality Nollywood content for its viewers. This service was launched in December 2011. The company was successful in broadcasting Nollywood movies internationally. Its channel can be seen on the UK’s SKY, South Africa’s DStv, and France’s Canal Plus. The company started as a youtube channel and later went on to become a VOD platform.
Netflix
Netflix was launched in Africa in October 2016. It maintains a standard subscription rate of $11.99 per month. The subscription service in Africa is a great deal for the company, it has welcomed 500,000 subscribers in Africa. The company has also witnessed a 25% increase in subscribers last year. Netflix is available in a wide range of devices like tablets, TVs, smartphones, and laptops.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime was launched in 240 countries around the world. It started its first African service in 2016. Amazon prime offers shows like Richard Hammond and James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and award-winning Amazon Original Series “Mozart in the jungle”. Subscribers can watch Amazon Prime anytime any day by installing the Amazon Prime Video app on iOS and Android tablets and phones, and smart TVs.
Google play movies
This service has both TV series and movies, it also allows its subscribers to download or stream its content conveniently. That means subscribers can watch their favorite shows when they don’t have an internet connection. The Google play movie doesn’t have a per-month subscription fee like other streaming platforms. This Google play movies is convenient and comfortable to stream and comes with high-quality movies that you will love.
StarNews Mobile
StarNews Mobile was established in 2017, since its establishment the network now has over 50 mobile channels. It offers high-quality celebrity-based content at daily subscription rates. Subscribers also stand the chance of receiving exclusive videos from their most admired celebrity. StarNews has garnered so many subscribers in Africa and the platform is beginning to strengthen itself in Cameroun and Congo Brazzaville. StarNews is also set to expand its market base with an additional 20 markets including Nigeria and South Africa. The platform partners with Moov and MTN to deliver data free quality content to its subscribers.
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