MultiChoice launches two new Novelas+ channels on DStv and GOtv from July 1

MultiChoice has launched two new Novelas+ channels in English and Portuguese for DStv and GOtv subscribers from July 1. The channels will feature telenovelas from Latin America, the United States, Portugal and Turkey, expanding entertainment options for viewers.

MultiChoice said the channels were curated to meet Nigerians' growing appetite for emotionally engaging drama series. The pay-TV provider, a CANAL+ company, said the rollout builds on the success of Novelas TV, now rebranded as Novelas+, which is the most-watched television channel in French-speaking Africa.

DStv and GOtv subscribers in Nigeria will now have access to telenovelas from Latin America, the United States, Portugal and Turkey. The channels will air four drama series daily from Monday to Friday, with a new episode of each series released every weekday. The programming will focus on stories of love, passion, rivalry and revenge, featuring internationally acclaimed actors.

Atinuke Ngozi Babatunde, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, said the company was responding to the growing popularity of telenovelas among Nigerian audiences. He said: 'Nigerian audiences have long had a strong affinity for emotionally rich telenovelas. We are delighted to bring all the compelling flavours of these global series to viewers, carefully curated and localized for our Nigerian audiences.'

Among the titles available on the English-language Novelas+ channel is the Brazilian hit starring Débora Falabella and Adriana Esteves. Subscribers will also be able to watch the Turkish romantic comedy featuring Ayça Ayşin Turan and Alp Navruz, alongside the 2025 remake of the Mexican classic starring Angeliq.