MultiChoice scraps popular DStv channel
MultiChoice has shut down Africa Magic Family after 12 years on television, replacing the channel with a new entertainment station known as Africa Magic+.
The development was announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026, through Africa Magic’s official Instagram account as part of changes to the entertainment channels available on its DStv platform.
The announcement brought an end to the channel’s long run, with MultiChoice introducing Africa Magic+ as its replacement.
The new station is expected to provide viewers with a wider range of entertainment programmes.
Africa Magic also informed subscribers that the new channel would offer more variety, with its broadcast scheduled to begin at 6am West African Time on November 5.
Africa Magic Family had operated for 12 years, becoming a familiar channel among Nigerian and other African television audiences. It was particularly known for showing Nollywood movies, locally produced drama series and family-oriented entertainment.
Over the years, the channel attracted viewers through several Nigerian productions that explored family relationships, everyday experiences, comedy and social issues.
Some of the popular productions associated with the channel included The Johnsons and Hustle, which gained audiences during their time on television.
The development is also part of MultiChoice’s wider adjustment of its DStv channel line-up and subscription offerings, which took effect on November 5, 2026.
The company is using the changes to refresh its television offerings and provide subscribers with a broader selection of content across its entertainment platforms
