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DStv replaces Africa Magic Family with Africa Magic+

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MultiChoice shut down Africa Magic Family on DStv on 5 November 2026, after 12 years on air. The channel was replaced the same day by Africa Magic+, presented as a broader entertainment offering, according to official Africa Magic posts relayed by Tuko.

MultiChoice shut down Africa Magic Family on DStv on 5 November 2026, a channel dedicated for 12 years to African films and series. Africa Magic+, a new channel offering a broader range of entertainment, replaced it on the same day, according to Tuko.

Africa Magic announced the closure on its official Facebook and Instagram accounts, presenting Africa Magic+ as a new offering intended to provide more drama series, stories and variety. The new channel was launched at 6am Nigerian time on 5 November, according to Tuko.

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