CANAL+ and Netflix Expands Their Partnership to 24 Francophone African Countries

CANAL+ and Netflix expands their partnership, bringing Netflix to 24 Francophone African countries. This means that starting in July, millions of people across French-speaking Africa will be able to watch Netflix content directly through their CANAL+ subscriptions. This move marks the first time that Netflix will be bundled with a pay-TV operator in Sub-Saharan Africa, making it easier for viewers to access a wide range of entertainment in one place.

The CANAL+ and Netflix partnership to 24 Francophone African countries builds on a relationship that started in France and Poland back in 2019. Now, CANAL+ will offer Netflix alongside its own channels and digital services, giving subscribers a unique package that combines the best of both platforms. CANAL+ already has more than 400 live channels, including 28 channels made especially for African audiences. By adding Netflix, they are making their service even more attractive and convenient for viewers.

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For viewers, this means they can enjoy hit Netflix series like Stranger Things, La Casa de Papel, Lupin, Emily in Paris, and Squid Game, as well as popular African productions such as Blood & Water, Young Famous and African, Unseen, King of Boys, Anikulapo, Blood Sisters, and Kings of Joburg. All these shows will be available through the CANAL+ platform, making it easy for subscribers to discover new content without needing separate accounts or devices.

Leaders from both companies have expressed excitement about the CANAL+ and Netflix partnership to 24 Francophone African countries. Pascale Chabert, Chief Content Acquisition Officer at CANAL+, said she was delighted to extend the partnership to Africa, offering millions of African subscribers a unique package. She also highlighted that this agreement shows CANAL+’s ability to expand its “super-aggregation” model beyond Europe. Emma Lloyd, Vice President of Partnerships at Netflix, said the company is thrilled to reach more people in French-speaking Africa and sees this as a big win for entertainment fans.

This expansion is also important for Netflix as it tries to reach more viewers in Africa, especially as competition in the streaming market heats up. Despite recent price increases in countries like Nigeria and South Africa, Netflix remains committed to investing in African content and working with local creators. Between 2016 and 2022, Netflix invested $175 million in Africa, supporting new stories that appeal to both local and global audiences.

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The CANAL+ and Netflix 24 Francophone African countries deal comes at a time when Africa’s streaming market is growing quickly. More people have access to the internet, and the continent has a young population eager for new entertainment options. CANAL+ has also made moves to strengthen its presence in Africa, such as acquiring a stake in Senegal’s Marodi TV and bidding to buy MultiChoice, the largest pay-TV group on the continent.

As new streaming services like MTN’s platform prepare to launch, CANAL+ and Netflix expands their partnership to offer a powerful mix of global hits and African originals. This partnership is set to change the way millions of people in Francophone Africa enjoy TV and movies, making top-quality entertainment more accessible than ever before.

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