Strengthened Collaboration between Canal+ and Netflix in Sub-Saharan Africa Reinforced
Canal+ and Netflix have expanded their strategic distribution agreement, making Netflix content available in several Sub-Saharan African countries. This partnership positions Canal+ as the first operator to include Netflix in its content bundle across 24 sub-Saharan African nations.
The new collaboration brings globally acclaimed titles like Stranger Things, La Casa de Papel, Lupin, Emily in Paris, and Squid Game to Canal+ subscribers in the region. Additionally, it highlights popular African titles such as Blood & Water, Young Famous & African, Unseen, King of Boys, Anikulapo, Blood Sisters, and Kings of Joburg on the platform.
Pascale Chabert, Chief Content Acquisition Officer of Canal+, expressed her excitement about the partnership. "We are thrilled to bring Netflix's outstanding content to our subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa," she said. Emma Lloyd, Vice President of Partnerships EMEA at Netflix, shared similar sentiments, stating, "We are excited about the extension of our partnership with Canal+ in Sub-Saharan Africa."
Canal+ currently offers over 400 live channels, and with the addition of Netflix content, subscribers in French-speaking African nations will have access to Netflix directly through their existing packages starting in July. The partnership reinforces Canal+'s position as a global content aggregator.
It is worth noting that this is Netflix's first distribution agreement in the region. The partnership between Canal+ and Netflix introduces Netflix's globally acclaimed originals to the platform, further enhancing the content offerings for Canal+ subscribers.
The partnership does not explicitly state whether it includes advertisements. However, it is expected to provide an exciting new dimension to the entertainment landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa. Canal+ has 28 channels specifically for African audiences, and with the addition of Netflix content, the variety and quality of content available to subscribers are set to increase significantly.
In conclusion, the partnership between Canal+ and Netflix marks a significant step in the growth of streaming services in Sub-Saharan Africa. It brings popular and critically acclaimed content to the region, positioning Canal+ as a leading player in the global content market.
