Multichoice BW hosts content showcase
Staff Writer | Sunday May 15, 2022 06:00
The event, which was held at the cozy, green and homely venue at the Conservatory BW in Phakalane, saw social media influencers engage in an in-depth introduction to some of the latest and upcoming content on DStv.
The brunch was a delightful mix of casual, informal and authentic conversation from genuine television lovers, brunch, refreshments and a peak into what is coming on DStv and Showmax.
On the panel were lifestyle content creator, Girlie Made Me, social commentator and media manager for Btv, Kris Bareki, social media influencer, Dr. Phil, and digital marketer and filmmaker Seneo Mabengano.
Hosted by MultiChoice Talent Factory alumna, Lorato Orapeleng, the panelists shared and discussed their preferences when it comes to some of DStv and Showmax’s most popular shows such as The Wife, The River, and Living the Dream with Somizi. They also discussed their honest thoughts on the state of local content in Botswana and what the local creative industry needs in order to grow.
MultiChoice Botswana also shared some of their newest and soon-to-be released content, which is in line with their pledge to bring Batswana viewers the best in international and Pan-African content. Hot new shows such as Sangoma Khanyisa on Honey (DStv ch 173), sees well-known on-air personality, Penny Lebyane, sharing the stories of desperate people who are looking for answers to their problems. With the help of a renowned traditional healer, Mkhulu Rametsi, they venture into the spiritual realm to find out if anything or anyone might be the cause of their sorrows. Sangoma Khanyisa airs on Honey on Thursdays at 5.30pm.
Fresh from the US, M-Net (DStv 102) brings viewers the highly acclaimed miniseries, The Offer, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather. The 10-episode event series reveals a fascinating story about the journey to bring this iconic mob drama to the big screen.
“It’s undeniable that content, particularly television and streaming content is a consistent topic of discussion on social media platforms,” commented MultiChoice Botswana managing director Lorato Mwape.
“On any given evening you can log on to Twitter and get a play-by-play review of popular series, movies, sport, and just about anything that is available on television. We wanted to bring this to life by hosting this brunch with some of the people we know are constantly on the ball when it comes to content. Our consumers are the reason we are in business and so it’s important for us to get as close to their opinions and views as possible.
“We are well aware that local content is something that our viewers in Botswana yearn for. Over the years we’ve tried our best to bring on more local content onto our platform with the onboarding of channels such as NOW! TV (DStv Ch 290) as well as our audio channels, Gabz FM, Duma FM and Yarona FM,” said Mwape.
“We’re hoping that through some of the discussions held at today’s event, Batswana will start to consume the great content available on NOW! TV and Btv, so that we can see our local creative industry grow and eventually reach international audiences. Consumption needs to start here at home.”