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TikTok Celebrates African Creativity at the 2023 Top Creator Awards

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On February 9, TikTok honoured the region’s most outstanding content creators at the 2023 Top Creator Awards, powered by Vodacom NXT LVL. Held at Vodacom World, Johannesburg, this gala event celebrated TikTok’s vibrant community’s creativity, innovation, and dedication across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The awards ceremony not only spotlighted exceptional content across various categories but also emphasised TikTok’s commitment to empowering creators. By offering resources and monetisation opportunities, the platform is pivotal in enabling creators to pursue their passions sustainably.

Bianca Sibiya, TikTok’s Head of Content Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, shared that the awards are designed to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation of talent. “The #TopCreator2023 awards give us an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our talented content creators from across the continent. We’re incredibly proud and inspired by these creators, who significantly impact their communities through innovative, engaging and captivating content. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.”

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All You Need To Know About The NFL Super Bowl 2024

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after catching a pass for a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

It’s almost here. The 58th annual showdown between the top American Football teams, the 2024 American National Football League’s Super Bowl takes place this month and will broadcast live, exclusively across Africa on ESPN (Dstv 218, Starsat 248) and on ESPN2 (DStv 249) from 1:30 AM (CAT) on Monday 12 February 2024.

One of the most celebrated events on the U.S. sporting calendar, the annual championship game that will see the league’s top franchises competing to hold the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy, will be repeated later in the day. On ESPN2, there will be rull repeats at 08:00 and 20:00, with a 14:00 slot scheduled for ESPN. A highlights package will air later in the week with broadcast slots to be confirmed. Extending beyond sport, the Super Bowl is a truly global cultural event, with high-entertainment value accompanying a nail-biting game.

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E! Live From The Red Carpet: Grammys – Airing Tonight on E!

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Trevor Noah kicked off the 2024 Grammys on February 4 with awards given to talented stars in music. Watch the moment when your favourite musicians hit the red carpet on E! Live From The Red Carpet: Grammys, airing Monday, 5 February at 20:0 (CAT).

Among the 2024 Grammy Award winners are 22-year-old South African singer Tyla who took home the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Although up against tough competition, including Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Davido, Tyla’s hit song “Water” proved undeniable for Grammy voters.

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ESPN AFRICA Secures Japan Rugby League One

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ESPN Africa has announced an exciting addition to its programming for sports fans across the continent as it has secured the broadcast rights to Japan Rugby League One (Division 1). Adding to its diverse variety of programming for rugby enthusiasts to enjoy, this exhilarating new league kicked off on ESPN recently and will run for the next six months, leading up to the finals in May 2024.

The Japan Rugby League One has 25 foreign players from seven different countries who participated at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, competing in the 2023/24 season of this prestigious league. The Springbok players signed up to play are: Franco Mostert (Mie Honda Heat), Pieter Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Faf de Klerk (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Damien de Allende (Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights), Jesse Kriel (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath) and Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs).

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“The Kardashians Experience” Hits the Road in Gauteng This Summer

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Disney+ announced that, in celebration of the fourth season of “The Kardashians”, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company is bringing an all-new, immersive experience to Gauteng this summer.

‘“The Kardashians Experience” is a unique, free pop-up event that will transport fans into the world of the famous family. Visitors will be able to enter a specially-branded airstream and stop by the glam station before creating their own “konfessional” to camera, which they will then be able to share on social media.

The iconic “konfessional” is a staple part of the series, where the famous family share their own views and thoughts on the latest drama and intrigue – and now fans can get a glimpse into the world of reality TV and create their own shareable social content.

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