Nickelodeon (Sub-Saharan African TV channel) facts for kids
Nickelodeon logo (since 2010)
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| Country | South Africa |
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| Broadcast area | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA (ViacomCBS) |
| Sister channels | MTV Nick Jr. (Africa) Nicktoons (Africa) MTV Base (Africa) Comedy Central (Africa) BET (Africa) BET International |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 June 1999 (block) 1 July 2008 (channel) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| StarTimes | Channel 357 |
| Satellite | |
| DStv (Africa) | Channel 305 Channel 307 (Nick Jr.) |
| Skyy TV (Ghana) | Channel 145 |
| GO TV (Ghana) | Channel 153 |
| StarTimes (Africa) | Channel 304 |
Nickelodeon is a fun TV channel made just for kids! It broadcasts shows 24 hours a day. This version of Nickelodeon started on July 1, 2008. It reaches many English-speaking countries across Africa through a service called DStv.
There are also other Nickelodeon channels for different parts of Africa. For example, North Africa has a channel called Nickelodeon MENA, which broadcasts in Arabic. In French-speaking African countries, you can watch Nickelodeon France through Canal+ Afrique.
What is Nickelodeon Africa?
Nickelodeon Africa is a television channel that shows cartoons and live-action shows for kids and pre-teens. It's part of a bigger company called ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA. The channel's main office is in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Where to Watch Nickelodeon Africa
You can find Nickelodeon Africa on different TV services across the continent.
- On DStv in Africa, it's usually on Channel 305.
- In Ghana, you might find it on Skyy TV (Channel 145 or 153) or GO TV.
- It's also available on StarTimes in Africa, often on Channel 304 or 357.
Sister Channels
Nickelodeon Africa has some sister channels that are also part of the same family:
- Nick Jr. (Africa): This channel is for younger kids, with shows like PAW Patrol.
- Nicktoons (Africa): This channel focuses mainly on cartoons, often showing classic and newer animated series. It launched in 2014.
- Other channels like MTV, MTV Base (Africa), Comedy Central (Africa), BET (Africa), and BET International are also part of the same company, but they are for older audiences.
- Official website: http://www.nickelodeonafrica.com/
