{"id":1445,"date":"2015-03-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvmiddleeastafrica\/2015\/03\/10\/bet-network-being-localized-for-africa\/"},"modified":"2015-03-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-10T00:00:00","slug":"bet-network-being-localized-for-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvmiddleeastafrica\/bet-network-being-localized-for-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"BET Network Being Localized for Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tJOHANNESBURG: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has aligned with MultiChoice to launch a localized version of the BET channel on DStv in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe new BET will begin airing on April 2 and will exist alongside sister channel BET2, formerly BET International. The 24-hour service will feature both local and international productions, including drama, family-friendly sitcoms, stand-up comedy, talk shows, documentaries and more. It will serve as the tenth channel and multimedia entertainment brand on the continent operated by VIMN Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRaffaele Annecchino, the managing director and executive VP of VIMN South Europe, Middle East and Africa, stated, &ldquo;The launch of this new BET channel is a great addition to our portfolio in Africa&mdash;it brings a localized touch to a popular brand and broadens our entertainment offering in the region. This is a momentous milestone as the launch of a tenth channel coincides with the celebration of VIMN Africa&#039;s tenth anniversary.&rdquo;<br \/>\n\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\tAlex Okosi, the senior VP and managing director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, added, &ldquo;VIMN Africa is delighted to announce the launch of this new BET channel&mdash;our tenth channel and multimedia entertainment brand in Africa. BET will connect viewers with international trends, talent and thought leaders, whilst simultaneously celebrating Africa&rsquo;s talent and creativity. This evolution for the BET brand on the continent significantly broadens our general entertainment offering and provides a dynamic and compelling new destination for viewers.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOHANNESBURG: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has aligned with MultiChoice to launch a localized version of the BET channel on DStv in South Africa. 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