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# Media & Entertainment software products

Discover content platforms, streaming services, gaming, and entertainment technology engaging audiences across Africa.

## Breadcrumbs

- [Categories](/categories)
- [Media & Entertainment](/categories/media-entertainment)

## Summary

Discover content platforms, streaming services, gaming, and entertainment technology engaging audiences across Africa.

## About this page

Africa’s media and entertainment software ecosystem is growing fast, shaped by mobile-first audiences, mixed connectivity, and a vibrant creator culture. From music and video platforms to gaming publishers and event ticketing, these products help people discover content, pay for experiences, and support artists across diverse markets. You will see everything from streaming apps like Boomplay and Anghami to ticketing and live event tools used by promoters and venues.

When comparing media and entertainment software in Africa, look closely at how the product handles real-world constraints and monetisation. For [Streaming](/tags/streaming), priorities often include offline playback, local catalogue depth, creator analytics, and fair payouts, especially for [Music Distribution](/tags/music-distribution). For ticketing and live experiences, [Event Management](/tags/event-management) features like access control, refunds, pricing tiers, and anti-fraud checks matter, along with flexible payments and integrations that sometimes overlap with [Fintech](/categories/fintech). If the product relies on recurring revenue, [Subscription Management](/tags/subscription-management) and voucher mechanics like [Gift Cards](/tags/gift-cards) can be a deciding factor.

Liners reviews Media & Entertainment products with hands-on, context-aware judgment, focusing on whether each tool truly exists to produce, distribute, monetise, or consume media, or to sell and manage live event experiences. Use this page to compare options by platform type, target users, and key capabilities, and to discover adjacent tools in the [Creator Economy](/categories/creator-economy) that help creators grow and earn.

## Products

| Name | URL | Tagline | Country | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CANAL+ | /canalplus | Watch live TV, sports, and on-demand shows by subscription | Côte d'Ivoire | 4.3 |
| Audiomack | /audiomack | Upload and discover unlimited music and podcasts for free | Nigeria | 3.9 |
| DStv | /dstv | Live TV, sport, and on-demand entertainment by subscription | South Africa | 3.1 |
| Shobiz TV | /shobiz-tv | Breaking news and entertainment stories from Africa and beyond | Ghana |  |
| Anghami | /anghami | Stream Arabic and international music with offline listening | Egypt |  |
| SupaFuse | /supafuse | Stream, discover, and release music on web, iOS, and Android | Nigeria |  |
| Quicket | /quicket | Create, sell, and manage event tickets across Africa | South Africa |  |
| Boomplay | /boomplay | Stream and download African and global music for offline listening | Nigeria | 4.5 |
| Football.com | /football-com | Real-time football and basketball scores, stats, and fixtures | Nigeria | 5 |
| Mdundo | /mdundo | Stream and download African music legally, even on a budget | Kenya | 5 |
| Howler | /howler | Sell tickets and run cashless, RFID-enabled events | South Africa |  |
| StarTimes | /startimes | Pay TV and streaming entertainment across Africa | Nigeria | 4.5 |
| SNRT Live | /snrt-live | Watch Moroccan public TV and radio live online | Morocco |  |
| Demand Africa | /demand-africa | Stream African movies, series, and lifestyle entertainment | South Africa |  |
| Carry1st | /carry1st | Publish, sell, and get paid for games across Africa | South Africa |  |
| Tix | /tix | Create, sell, and manage event tickets across Africa | Nigeria |  |
| Afripods | /afripods | Host, distribute, and monetize African podcasts | Kenya |  |
| Apprise Music | /apprise-music | Distribute music worldwide and manage rights and royalties | Ghana |  |
| emPawa Africa | /empawa-africa | Label services, funding, and mentorship for African artists | Nigeria |  |

## Related pages

- [Search products](/search)
- [Best products](/best)

## Access and citation

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- [Markdown route index](/sitemap.md)
- [Agent access guide](/llms.txt)