International Pay TV operator and UK-based broadcaster, African Movie Channel (AMC) has launched African Movie Channel, on the Freeview television platform in the UK.

The launch of African Movie Channel on UK’s connected Freeview TV platform via Channelbox on Freeview Channel 271, makes African Movie Channel the first Nollywood channel ever to be distributed on UK Freeview. Connected Freeview is available in more than 13 million households in the UK.

AMC is a premium 24-hour African movie channel, showcasing only the best and award-winning Nollywood movies, along with some of the best movies from the rest of Africa. The movies include AMC’s own original and exclusive movies directly from its very own production division, AMCOP – AMC Original Productions, and the biggest and latest cinema release blockbusters, for the family.

‘Yinka Mayungbo, AMC’s Founding Director said: “…We launched the first ever Nollywood channel in Europe in 2006. 14 years later, we are back. I wish our audience in Blighty good tidings, good cheer, and a brilliant time watching their favourite Nollywood stars on AMC this holiday season. Happy Nollydays!”

Tanya Kronfli, Channelbox Business Development Director: “We are beyond excited to be the first TV platform in the UK to host African Movie Channel and deliver premium Nollywood content to UK audiences.”

These are just some of the exciting blockbusters to watch out for this holiday season:

31st Dec 5pm GMT
Oga Bolaji starring Gregory Ojefua, Ikponmwosa Gold & Omowunmi Dada

31st Dec 6:40pm GMT
Power Of 1 starring Ramsey Nouah, Alex Ekubo & Annie Idibia

1st Jan 5pm GMT
The Arbitration with Adesua Etomi-Wellington, OC Ukeje & Iretiola Doyle

1st Jan 6:50pm GMT
June starring Michelle Dede, Uche Jombo & Toni Tones

2nd Jan 6pm GMT
When Men Promise starring Kiki Omeili, Bolanle Ninalowo & Kanayo O. Kanayo

8th Jan 7pm GMT
Officer No 7 Olakunle 'Abounce' Fawole, Brutus Richard & Uche Chika Elumelu

NOTES:
a. If you don’t see Channel 271 on your Freeview service, simply re-tune your TV, et voila!
b. Your TV must be a Smart TV and connected to the internet

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