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  • AMVCA 2026 entry window opens as Africa Magic invites filmmakers across the continent

    AMVCA 2026 entry window opens as Africa Magic invites filmmakers across the continent

    According to TheNet.ng, Africa Magic (in partnership with MultiChoice) has opened submissions for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, inviting filmmakers and content creators across Africa to enter eligible works.

    The entry window runs from Sunday, January 11 to Sunday, February 15, 2026, positioning the AMVCAs as one of the earliest major deadlines on the continent’s film-and-TV calendar this year.

    With the call now live, creators are expected to track category requirements, eligibility rules, and submission steps across official platforms to avoid disqualification and deadline rush.

    • DStv Africa Magic also states entries are open “from Sunday, 11 January to Sunday, 15 February 2026.” (DStv Africa Magic — website)
    • FilmFreeway lists the AMVCA timeline including “Opening Date: January 11, 2026” and “Entry Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026.” (FilmFreeway — listing)

    Echotitbits take: Award seasons shape careers and distribution. Watch for which platforms dominate submissions (streamers vs cinemas) and whether eligibility tweaks shift the balance for indie creators. If you’re publishing, this is your cue to line up screeners, press kits, and credits early.

    Source: TheNet.ng — January 11, 2026 — https://thenet.ng/africa-magic-opens-call-for-entries-for-the-12th-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards-amvca/

    TheNet.ng 2026-01-11

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  • Africa Magic’s ‘Heartbeat’ teases its female cast ahead of the January 11 premiere

    Africa Magic’s ‘Heartbeat’ teases its female cast ahead of the January 11 premiere

    In an update published by TheNet.ng, Africa Magic’s new dating reality series “Heartbeat” is being positioned around personality-driven casting, with a spotlight on the women expected to ‘shake things up’ on the show.

    The write-up runs through contestants’ backgrounds and public personas, framing the series as a mix of modern dating dynamics and social commentary packaged for prime-time reality TV.

    The premiere date—January 11, 2026—has been echoed across promo pages, suggesting MultiChoice is pushing a coordinated launch across platforms.

    • Africa Magic’s Instagram promotional post states: “Heartbeat premieres Sunday, January 11, 2026.” (Africa Magic — Instagram)
    • Pulse Nigeria describes it as a “brand-new dating reality television show, Heartbeat, premiering on Sunday, January 11, 2026.” (Pulse Nigeria — website)

    Echotitbits take: Reality TV travels fast—memes, think pieces, and influencer recaps can make or break a season. Watch the first two episodes for who becomes the breakout, what narratives producers push, and whether the show sparks real conversations (or just short-lived chaos).

    Source: TheNet.ng — January 2, 2026 — https://thenet.ng/unapologetically-powerful-meet-the-ladies-of-africa-magics-heartbeat/

    TheNet.ng 2026-01-02

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