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Pearl Magic Prime set to Launch on DStv Channel 148

News
05 February 2021
Pearl Magic is expanding and will be adding a new channel: Pearl Magic Prime to its stable.
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Kampala, Monday 8th February 2021: MultiChoice Uganda announced this morning that Pearl Magic is expanding and will be adding a new channel: Pearl Magic Prime to its stable. The channel is set to go live from Monday, 8 February 2021.  

In anticipation of the amplified offer, Channel Director  Timothy Okwaro says, “Our mandate as a channel is to provide our viewers with thought-provoking and entertaining content which captures Ugandan cultural nuances, we cannot wait for  audiences  to experience this new addition to our stable.We  will continue to work with the established and upcoming local producers  to deliver on  world-class content whilst fulfilling our commitment in developing the entertainment industry and economy of the region.”

Since the inception of Pearl Magic two years ago, the channel has fast become the leading local entertainment brand in Uganda and the launch of Pearl Magic Prime is set to amplify the viewing experience. Pearl Magic Prime will at launch feature a drama entitled Prestige, Mama and Me, a television series that falls within the dramedy category, Sanyu- a telenovela as well as Story Yange, an epic docu-series that explores the humble beginnings, meteoric rises, devastating falls and crippling vices of the most popular social influencers in Uganda.

Hassan Saleh, the Managing Director of  MultiChoice Uganda says that he is excited about the launch of Pearl Magic Prime as well as the investment that has been injected to ensure for growth and accessibility of local content in Uganda. “Pearl Magic Prime is set to live up to its tagline of delivering more value to the customer like never before. We are proud of the role we are playing in the entertainment sector in Uganda and look forward to connecting with our audiences.”

Saleh added that the channel will be available exclusively to DStv subscribers on DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus as well as DStv Premium packages. “As per our ongoing commitment to our customers, we will continue to enhance our viewer experience by offering more value to our customers. We are confident that Pearl Magic Prime will connect with DStv audiences and reinforce our strategic vision to be the leading African storyteller.”

Viewers are encouraged to take note of the scheduling plans below to not miss out on their favourite programming:

NEW SHOWS SET TO PREMIERE ON PEARL MAGIC PRIME, DStv CH 148

Sanyu: Monday to Friday at 8.00 pm

Prestige: Monday to Friday at 8.30 pm

Mama and Me: Wednesday and Thursday at 7.30 pm

Story Yange: Saturdays at 8.00 pm

SHOWS SHARED WITH PEARL MAGIC, DStv CH 161 AND GOTV CH 304

Between Us: Monday and Tuesdays at 5.30 pm

Half London: Wednesday and Thursday at 5.30 pm

The Honourablez: Fridays at 7.30 pm

Ekibbitu: Saturdays at 3.30 pm

Mzigo Express: Saturdays at 7.30 pm

My Wedding Day: Saturdays at 7.30 pm

Date My Family: Sundays at 8.00 pm

Pablo Live Show: Sundays at 9.00 pm