Does anyone know if its showing in England? I have the Africa Channel on Sky but its not looking too good...

In the UK it's on Sky channel 268, but it will cost you an extra £1 a month just to watch it...

Thanks! Its letting me watch so I'm guessing my dad has paid for it lol

Looking through the future listings but nothing to do with prince is on, guess it won't be playing here anytime soon. Will have to just keep checking I guess!

Illuminations said:

So, this is Prince on the African Channel discussing or having discussed his American tour which is called "Welcome 2 America"?? I missed the boat on this one.... typical Prince. I guess when he tours Africa, he'll have a tour called "Welcome 2 Africa" and show it on TBS here in the states. lol

No, it was a short documentary-type, behind the scenes. See my post for a quick recap of what was shown. It is bascally to promote the LA 21 night stand shows. Harriet Cole, who was former editor-in-chief for Ebony magazine and I believer she was the one interviewing George Lopez on the show.

There are many Africans (from Africa) now living in the states, as well as those in their 20s/30s who were born here, and have parents who came here to live years ago, so he's probably trying to target that demographic as well. I know a lot of people who watch the Africa channel. It was a pretty good insight into one of his performances at one of the Charlotte, NC shows, where he performed "Cool" and "Let's Work" which they gave a good 15 minutes in total of both performances.

It was nice how the cameras spotlighted all 3 background singers as well. They showed Prince and Shelby J dancing to "Let's Work" and Elisa walking/singing/dancing around the stage and Liv singing and dancing as well. I think they were doing that bird dance (?) not sure. A lot of fans were seen on there as well dancing on stage, and they showed quite a number of fans making comments about the show and stating what Prince meant to them as a musician/artist.

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Someone set up a Ustream channel but it hasn't gone live for 6 days, they left a message that there uploading videos...

[snip - Mars23]

DoffieParker said:

so how many people actually get this channel? only prince would advertise on an obscure tinpot tv

someone please please upload to a sensible place!

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Many cable channels carry it, but I guess it depends on what type of package you ordered with your cable service. In NYC it's channel 87 on Time Warner Cable.

Trashcat said:

Actually I was searching for the Africa Channel on my TV, but the remote control got stuck on some porn..... it's a pity.

This is the US Tv schedule for the Africa Channel this week. The Prince program is not showing up on the UK tv schedule, just the U.S.

Above is 6pm - 8pm EST

Below is 9pm - 11pm EST

9 9:00PM 9:30pm 10:00PM 10:30PM 11:00pm PM Sunday April 17 Prince! Behind The Symbol Concert - 9:00PM Soundtracks At Red Kiva Music Africa First: Behind The Cameras Documentary Soundtracks At Red Kiva Music Monday April 18 Jacob's Cross Dramatic Series Generations Soaps Isidingo Soaps Soundtracks At Red Kiva Music TUESDAY April 19 Studio 53 Lifestyle and Travel Studio 53 Lifestyle and Travel Generations Soaps Isidingo Soaps Prince! Behind The Symbol Concert - 11;00PM Fela! On Stage/Off Stage Event Specials WEDNESDAY APRIL 20 Prince! Behind The Symbol Concert 9:00PM Soundcheck at Momo's Music Generations Soaps Isidingo Soaps Africa Soundstage Music Thursday April 21 Boxing: Before The Bell Concert Generations Soaps Isidingo Soaps Africa Journal News and Information Africa Report News and Information Friday April 22 African Ancestry Event Specials Ethiopia Through Art Event Specials Generations Soaps Isidingo Soaps African Ancestry Event Specials SATURDAY APRIL 23 Africa Soundstage Music Prince! Behind The Symbol Concert 10:00pm Conversations With Felicia Talk

Here's the email link, according to what's written on the site to "receive exclusive news/offers from PRINCE" subject line has to state: PRINCE

info@theafricachannel.com

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Prince merchandise can also be bought on The Africa Channel.

Very interesting, hopefully somebody recorded this...and otherwise there's another chance with the repeat broadcasts

Joyinrepatition said:

Prince merchandise can also be bought on The Africa Channel.

The t-shirts only come in sizes: L, XL, and XXL. Skinny people don't get a shirt.

CallMeCarrie said:

Joyinrepatition said:

Prince merchandise can also be bought on The Africa Channel.

The t-shirts only come in sizes: L, XL, and XXL. Skinny people don't get a shirt.

Get a large CallMeCarrie and wash it in hot water

It's nice he's allowing them to sell Prince items on their site.

CallMeCarrie said:

Joyinrepatition said:

Prince merchandise can also be bought on The Africa Channel.

The t-shirts only come in sizes: L, XL, and XXL. Skinny people don't get a shirt.

And they're unisex. Which means they'll look terrible on women.

I need that shirt...

edgarama said:

I need that shirt...

Didn't you get one when you were at the show last week?

Trashcat said:

Actually I was searching for the Africa Channel on my TV, but the remote control got stuck on some porn..... it's a pity.

Wonder what made it so sticky.

CallMeCarrie said:

Joyinrepatition said:

Prince merchandise can also be bought on The Africa Channel.

The t-shirts only come in sizes: L, XL, and XXL. Skinny people don't get a shirt.

Awwwww poor skinny people.

Cool! First viewing on Full Moon too!

Plus more videos to come and you can sign up for exclusive news & offers.

Spring is definitely here!!

Let the shine.... Let the shine.. the shine in.

So this must have been what the previous SA concert rumour was about, or not?

Who does Prince's promotion? Prince is not Africian. He is American.. Put the specila on a channel that less then 10% of the US recieves. It should have been on BET. Better yet put it on FOX. Get the whole country excited about a new Prince tour. Last year he released a cd in only 3 countrys. This year a special on a non wathed channel. Says the Internet is dead. The internet is alive to get his new music and tv specials. If Prince really loved his fans he would not mke them go to underground way to get his music. People are starving for great music. Prince makes great music. Why make it hard for starving people to the the music? Trah music like the awful Friday song get more attention than any song Prince has don in the last 5 years. Why? Greatness needs to me made avalible to everyone. When you are hungry and only have crap to eat you eat that. When you have tasty food and crap you go for the tasty food. We need more great music to for the crapuy music out. Prince make your music widely avalible to all of us. We will pay for it if it is for sale. wne it is not for sale or limited in its avalibility we mus go to underground methods to get it. Princ you have great music. i want to hear it. I will buy it. I can't buy it. You don't make it for sale to the the people that have been with you since 1978.

kbarso said:

Who does Prince's promotion? Prince is not Africian. He is American.. Put the specila on a channel that less then 10% of the US recieves. It should have been on BET. Better yet put it on FOX. Get the whole country excited about a new Prince tour. Last year he released a cd in only 3 countrys. This year a special on a non wathed channel. Says the Internet is dead. The internet is alive to get his new music and tv specials. If Prince really loved his fans he would not mke them go to underground way to get his music. People are starving for great music. Prince makes great music. Why make it hard for starving people to the the music? Trah music like the awful Friday song get more attention than any song Prince has don in the last 5 years. Why? Greatness needs to me made avalible to everyone. When you are hungry and only have crap to eat you eat that. When you have tasty food and crap you go for the tasty food. We need more great music to for the crapuy music out. Prince make your music widely avalible to all of us. We will pay for it if it is for sale. wne it is not for sale or limited in its avalibility we mus go to underground methods to get it. Princ you have great music. i want to hear it. I will buy it. I can't buy it. You don't make it for sale to the the people that have been with you since 1978.

Oh for crying out loud. He doesn't have to be African-born, European-born, born in Central/South America or any other place to have the right to advertise his shows on any particular station.

It is obvious he's trying to reach out to many demographics--international vs national audiences. He went to George Lopez' show to obviously reel in the latino demographic, so why not the African channel to reel in the African-American citizens (those who are African immigrant adults who are living in America now and are citizens/ and those in their 20s/30s) who are Prince fans.

Harriete Cole was one of the interviewers on that presentation;she's also former editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine, and interviewed Prince for the Ebony magazine article. She's worked on the African Global Project which features contemporary African art/design/crafts from all over the world. She was probably,more than likely involved in working with Prince to get that presentation on the African channel, to reel in that demographic and to expose them to Black American musicians/artists. Just a guess, but I think it's cool that he's not limiting himself to who he wants to be part of his audience or fan base, and he shouldn't have to.

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I wonder what Prince has to do with "showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa and its people"? Last time I checked Prince is not one of modern Africa's people. Hell, Ghadaffi is more modern African than Prince.

That's like putting me on the Norwegian channel because my grandparents were named Peterson. I guess maybe I can help showcase the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Norway and its people.

Giggles...

steakfinger said:

I wonder what Prince has to do with "showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa and its people"? Last time I checked Prince is not one of modern Africa's people. Hell, Ghadaffi is more modern African than Prince.

That's like putting me on the Norwegian channel because my grandparents were named Peterson. I guess maybe I can help showcase the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Norway and its people.

Giggles...

Most "African Americans" don't meet the standards of your comments.

What is your point?

steakfinger said:

I wonder what Prince has to do with "showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa and its people"? Last time I checked Prince is not one of modern Africa's people. Hell, Ghadaffi is more modern African than Prince.

That's like putting me on the Norwegian channel because my grandparents were named Peterson. I guess maybe I can help showcase the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Norway and its people.

Giggles...

Oh! Oh!

Can I be on the German and English channels? My people have only been in the US since the mid-1800s.

Graycap23 said:

steakfinger said:

I wonder what Prince has to do with "showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa and its people"? Last time I checked Prince is not one of modern Africa's people. Hell, Ghadaffi is more modern African than Prince.

That's like putting me on the Norwegian channel because my grandparents were named Peterson. I guess maybe I can help showcase the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Norway and its people.

Giggles...

Most "African Americans" don't meet the standards of your comments.

What is your point?

LMAO So Gray, did you get to watch it?

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2elijah said:

Graycap23 said:

Most "African Americans" don't meet the standards of your comments.

What is your point?

LMAO So Gray, did you get to watch it?

[Edited 4/18/11 11:55am]

I'm on Directv and they don't have that channel.

steakfinger said:

I wonder what Prince has to do with "showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa and its people"? Last time I checked Prince is not one of modern Africa's people. Hell, Ghadaffi is more modern African than Prince.

That's like putting me on the Norwegian channel because my grandparents were named Peterson. I guess maybe I can help showcase the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Norway and its people.

Giggles...

I don't understand... If the channel offers what the bold part says, then wouldn't it make sense that people of color would watch? And if that is true, and Prince wants to reach ALL people, then he'd be showcased on there so we can see it?

When I was searching my cable's TV listings, I found the Filipino Channel, several Latino stations, a Korean station, etc... Ya never know. Prince might turn up on one of those...

[img:$uid]http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww63/surfinamma/smiliesourgrapes.gif[/img:$uid] (Hey, I was annoyed because I couldn't get it in my area either!)

Chiquetet said:

Trashcat said:

Actually I was searching for the Africa Channel on my TV, but the remote control got stuck on some porn..... it's a pity.

Can u get delivery to the UK?

Graycap23 said:

2elijah said:

LMAO So Gray, did you get to watch it?

[Edited 4/18/11 11:55am]

I'm on Directv and they don't have that channel.

Well, it was a cool presentation, and nice to see he's reaching out to other demographics. I was surprised he allowed almost a 15 minute showing of his performance doing "Cool" and "Let's Work" and snippets of other songs he sung at the Charlotte, NC show. It repeats twice tomorrow night.