It is still too early to gauge how the AfCFTA will affect the sports and entertainment industry, since the agreement is still in its early stages of implementation January 1st, 2021 marked the start of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. In ratifying the agreement, 34 African countries have created the… Continue reading The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Future of Sports And Entertainment In An Economically United Africa
Month: January 2021
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 23 January 2021
A Breath of Fresh Air: Watch Carte Blanche, this Sunday 24 January 2021 at 19:00, only on M-Net L I F E O N T H E E D G E Durban’s Drug Turf War The shooting of alleged Durban drug lord Yaganathan “Teddy Mafia” Pillay led to an unimaginably barbaric scene when gangsterism and mob justice… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 23 January 2021
ESPN Africa Announces Brand Collaboration With Bob O’Connor
Comedy character to guide local audiences through the NFL, NBA and other American sporting leagues on ESPN and ESPN2 In the spirit of its promise to bring the best of American sports to the continent, ESPN Africa has announced a collaboration with comedy character Bob O’Connor. As part of the local brand campaign, O’Connor, the… Continue reading ESPN Africa Announces Brand Collaboration With Bob O’Connor
Big Cat Month 2021 Features Seven Premiere Specials Highlighting Big Cats
Big Cat Month Kicks Off 7 February 2021 with the premiere of Jade Eyed Leopard, narrated by award-winning actor Jeremy Irons and directed by acclaimed local big-cat filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert National Geographic Wild’s 10th Big Cat Month highlights the National Geographic Society’s commitment to conservation through its Big Cats initiative, which supports on-the-ground… Continue reading Big Cat Month 2021 Features Seven Premiere Specials Highlighting Big Cats
Chané Wants To Re-shape The Way People Think About Christian Artists With Her Brand New Sigle, “Speak”
Once in a while a bright new talent comes along who makes you sit right up and forces you to pay attention. Now the time has finally come for the talented songwriter / singer from the Western Cape, CHANÉ to share her talent with South Africa and the rest of the world. Music critics is… Continue reading Chané Wants To Re-shape The Way People Think About Christian Artists With Her Brand New Sigle, “Speak”
Fernando Garcia Named Academy Executive Vice President, Member Relations And Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Fernando Garcia as its Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards. Garcia will lead engagement and outreach initiatives for the organization’s worldwide membership of over 10,000 artists, filmmakers and executives, and oversee Academy Awards® processes for submissions, nominations, voting and balloting. Garcia will also work… Continue reading Fernando Garcia Named Academy Executive Vice President, Member Relations And Awards