Afro Mobile
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Type of site | Private Streaming platform |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
| Area served | World Wide |
| Owners | Next Media Services |
| Founder(s) | Next Media Services |
| Key people | Kin Kariisa (CEO) |
| Industry | Pay television, Digital media, Streaming |
| Products | Internet TV, Mobile applications, Video streaming |
| Services | OTT Internet TV MVPD |
| Website | www |
Afro Mobile is a Ugandan internet television live streaming platform based in Kampala, Uganda.[1] The platform operates as a comprehensive digital media service providing live television, radio, and video on demand content specifically focused on African programming and stories.[2]
History
Launched in 2021, Afro Mobile was developed by African Mobile Media Ltd and represents a significant development in Uganda's digital media landscape.[3][2] The service positions itself as more than just a streaming platform, functioning as a movement aimed at reshaping African media by supporting local content creators and connecting African communities globally.[4]
Apps
The application is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, with additional web-based access available for direct streaming.[2][5] By 2022, the platform had achieved significant market penetration with over 500,000 downloads to its OTT streaming television service, demonstrating its growing influence in Uganda's digital entertainment sector.[5]
The platform's content strategy focuses on delivering authentic African stories while providing a mix of entertainment, news, sports, and lifestyle programming that keeps audiences connected to both local and international content.[2] This approach has positioned Afro Mobile as a player in Uganda's evolving telecommunications and media landscape, contributing to the country's growing digital economy and content creation industry.[4][6][7]
Coverage
As of 2022, their OTT streaming television service had over 500,000 downloads.[8][9][7] The Afro mobile application was launched in January 2021 at Next Media Park Kampala.[8] The application has over 30 televisions and over 50 radio stations.[6] Since August 2022, Afro Mobile application is a paid up service.[8][10]
Location
Its headquarter is at Next Media Park, Plot 13, summit view Road, Kampala, Uganda.[9][5]
See also
- Internet television
- Television in Uganda
- Digital media in Uganda
- Next Media Services
- NBS Television (Uganda)
- Streaming media
References
- ↑ Muhimba, Samuel. "AfroMobile Shifts to Subscription-Based Model". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Matovu, Muhamadi. "Afro Mobile news app launched". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ "Afro Mobile App Uganda, All you Need to Know". UG Tech Magazine. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kin Kariisa. "Afro Mobile is THE New Dawn of Ugandan and African Digital Media". Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Katende, Erick (2021-01-11). "Afro Mobile: New TV, Radio Streaming App Launched". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Here's Everything You Need to Know About Afro Mobile App". Flash Uganda. October 13, 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Mugisha, Mugibson (January 11, 2021). "The King Of Ugandan Content - Afro Mobile Launches - MUGIBSON". mugibson.com.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Bambino, Roger (2022-08-23). "Next Media's Afro Mobile App is now a paid subscription service". Techjaja. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Afro Mobile: A New TV, Radio Streaming App Launched". Daily Express. January 12, 2021.
- ↑ Writer, JAVIRA SSEBWAMI (2022-06-08). "NBS Sport: Next Media's 24-hour sports-dedicated channel launches". PML Daily. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
External links
- Official website
- https://baboonforestent.com/afro-mobile-app-aiding-ugandan-art-creatives-to-thrive/[permanent dead link]
- Afro Mobile App Uganda, All you Need to Know
- Afro Mobile news app launched - Nile Post
- https://thebrinknews.com/afro-mobile-tv-and-radio-streaming-app-launched/
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