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Africa cup of Nations-kfk super cup-Startimes offers bonus content on-Startimes TV go-Leading media and Entertainment Company, WarnerMedia, has expanded its entertainment offering in Kenya by introducing its Hollywood blockbuster channel, TNT, on pay television Company StarTimes media platform. StarTimes subscribers in Kenya will be able to enjoy an action-driven, pulse-raising slate of movies, mixed with romantic gems and hilarious comedy, alongside original TNT productions. WarnerMedia has a long-standing relationship with StarTimes with the broadcaster already distributing TOONAMI, the go-to destination for action and animation movie enthusiasts of all ages. The new TNT deal will further diversify its channel offering giving StarTimes’ viewers access to the high-quality blockbuster movie channel offering. Speaking on the introduction of the new channel, StarTimes regional marketing director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the launch of TNT on StarTimes demonstrates the brand’s unremitting commitment to deliver premium content to Kenyan subscribers, making top family entertainment accessible to more households across its subscriber base. “Having TNT on board for our subscribers intensifies our progressive efforts to bolster our content offering for the whole family entertainment as we seek to grow the value of our bouquet offering to subscribers across the country,” said Mr. Nsubuga. As part of the launch, TNT has an exciting line-up of never-before-seen titles with the premiere of its latest TNT Original Movie, Human Capital; a Fan Month block dedicated to the best titles of Denzel Washington (Remember the Titans, Déjà vu, The Hurricane and Fallen); and the reoccurring Film Fight stunt, where in September, an original movie will be faced against one of its sequels, every Friday evening, in a double feature, bringing up sagas such as The Transporter, National Treasure, Karate Kid, and Free Willy. TNT will be available on StarTimes’ terrestrial platform on Basic Bouquet channel 047 and channel 186 on the satellite platform’s Smart Bouquet offering the best action, thrills, comedy and original movies.StarTimes introduces online shopping platform-A guide To Your StarTimes e-shopping experience

Nairobi, 23rd August 2021. Pay television operator StarTimes Media is set to broadcast the African Championship of Nations, FIBA AfroBasket 2021 tournament. The 30th edition of the men’s basketball continental championship is scheduled to take place between 24 August to 5th September 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Kenya’s ‘Team Morans’ qualified for the premier basketball tournament after a 28 year wait, this being the fourth time the country will taking part as the team joins 16 national teams which qualified for the continent’s biggest basketball festival.

Speaking during the unveil of the latest sports property on the StarTimes platform, the company’s Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the broadcaster is set to beam the action live and exclusively across three sports channels including Sports Life, Sports Focus and BTV.

“We are calling upon Kenyans to rally behind ‘Team Morans’ as the team carries the country’s high expectations especially after beating African heavyweights Angola in their electrifying final qualifying match to earn a spot at the tournament. StarTimes will exclusively air all the thirty six matches live across three of our sports channels,” noted Mr. Nsubuga.

Kenya’s ‘Team Morans’ is placed in Group C of the four groups where the team will face 2015 champions Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire and Mali in their quest to be crowned African champions.

Others include Group A, where host Rwanda will face DR Congo, Cape Verde and 11-time AfroBasket winners Angola. Group B will see reigning champions Tunisia compete alongside Central African Republic, Egypt and Guinea while in Group D, Senegal will face Cameroon, South Sudan and Uganda.

The Group Phase of the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 tournament will take place from Tuesday 24th to Sunday 29thAugust with the top team from each group automatically advancing to the Quarter-Finals.

The eight teams that finish second and third place in Groups A, B, C and D will compete on 30th and 31st August for the remaining four spots in the Quarter-Finals. The tournament will then proceed with the Third-Place Game and the Final scheduled to take place on Sunday 5th September.

‘Team Morans’ kick off their campaign on Wednesday 25th August against Cote D’Ivoire at 10pm with the second game set for Friday 27th August against Nigeria at 4pm then conclude their group fixtures against Mali on Sunday 29th August at 1pm.

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    Africa cup of Nations-kfk super cup-Startimes offers bonus content on-Startimes TV go-Leading media and Entertainment Company, WarnerMedia, has expanded its entertainment offering in Kenya by introducing its Hollywood blockbuster channel, TNT, on pay television Company StarTimes media platform. StarTimes subscribers in Kenya will be able to enjoy an action-driven, pulse-raising slate of movies, mixed with romantic gems and hilarious comedy, alongside original TNT productions. WarnerMedia has a long-standing relationship with StarTimes with the broadcaster already distributing TOONAMI, the go-to destination for action and animation movie enthusiasts of all ages. The new TNT deal will further diversify its channel offering giving StarTimes’ viewers access to the high-quality blockbuster movie channel offering. Speaking on the introduction of the new channel, StarTimes regional marketing director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the launch of TNT on StarTimes demonstrates the brand’s unremitting commitment to deliver premium content to Kenyan subscribers, making top family entertainment accessible to more households across its subscriber base. “Having TNT on board for our subscribers intensifies our progressive efforts to bolster our content offering for the whole family entertainment as we seek to grow the value of our bouquet offering to subscribers across the country,” said Mr. Nsubuga. As part of the launch, TNT has an exciting line-up of never-before-seen titles with the premiere of its latest TNT Original Movie, Human Capital; a Fan Month block dedicated to the best titles of Denzel Washington (Remember the Titans, Déjà vu, The Hurricane and Fallen); and the reoccurring Film Fight stunt, where in September, an original movie will be faced against one of its sequels, every Friday evening, in a double feature, bringing up sagas such as The Transporter, National Treasure, Karate Kid, and Free Willy. TNT will be available on StarTimes’ terrestrial platform on Basic Bouquet channel 047 and channel 186 on the satellite platform’s Smart Bouquet offering the best action, thrills, comedy and original movies.StarTimes introduces online shopping platform-A guide To Your StarTimes e-shopping experience

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