Last night, 12 October, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer and DStv hosted an event at TANG Restaurant in Johannesburg, in celebration of Universal+ launching across Africa this Friday 14 October.
Anele Mdoda, host of local NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer original production Celebrity Game Night, led proceedings for the evening, which featured live performances from Shekinah and Sho Madjozi. Stars enjoyed DJ sets from Ms Cosmo and DJ Nova until late, with Jason Goliath, Roxy Burger, Chris Jaftha, Lasizwe Dambuza, Mihlali Ndamase, Tumi Mhlongo, Tyra Chikocho, Lydia Forson and Dineo Langa.
Team captain from Celebrity Game Night Jason Goliath joined their co-star Anele Mdoda in celebrating the Universal+ launch. All three seasons of Celebrity Game Night will be available on Universal+, with the brand-new fourth season launching in 2023.
Roxy Burger and Chris Jaftha hosted a red carpet where they caught up with some of Africa’s biggest stars before heading in to enjoy celebrations. Below Deck Down Under star Tumi Mhlongo were among them, with new episodes of Below Deck Down Under also available on Universal+.
From must-watch dramas to the very best reality series, Universal+ – which is also available in Spain, Brazil, Latin America and India – boasts a huge selection of full boxsets to binge, new shows and movies from popular linear channels Universal TV, E!, DreamWorks, Studio Universal and Telemundo – all in one convenient place.