Nolly Africa HD on Local Now, TheGrio
February 16, 2023
International pay-TV operator and UK based broadcaster, African Movie Channel, has launched its FAST channel, Nolly Africa HD on US based platforms, Local Now and TheGrio, in a new partnership with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG). Nolly Africa HD is a 24-hour Nollywood channel showing curated Nollywood movies, series, talk shows and other unscripted content, including red-carpet coverage of blockbuster Nollywood movie premieres as they happen in Lagos, Nigeria. The Nolly Africa HD movie line-up includes exclusives from African Movie Channel’s original productions division (AMCOP), as well as Nollywood cinema blockbusters from talented storytellers across all genres. ‘Yinka Mayungbo, African Movie Channel’s founding Director, said: “We are delighted to partner with Allen Media Group for new homes for our latest offering. Nolly Africa HD is unlike other FAST channels; it’s programmed the AMC way, and for both traditional TV, and FAST and CTV platforms – like AMC’s two premium pay-TV offerings (African Movie Channel and African Movie Channel Series), Nolly Africa HD is 24/7 premium Nollywood entertainment that immediately resonates with all Nollywood fans, and will undoubtedly find its pick among the Local Now and TheGrio audiences.” “Allen Media Group is thrilled to partner with African Movie Channel to bring the rich content of Nollywood to our free-streaming platforms, Local Now and TheGrio Streaming App,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to introduce our viewers to the unique stories and talent featured on Nolly Africa HD.” Nolly Africa HD is available on channel 2211 on Local Now and channel 9 on TheGrio.