adminOne good example is Kim Kardashian, who became “famous for being famous”, so to speak. Nobody really knows Kim’s claim to fame and even the tabloids go in overdrive to portray her as a sex symbol and yet she is just part of the reality series, “The Kardashians”.
Schools are open now and I thought I should do a flashback and look at what we used to watch on ZBCTV back then. I realised there was need to revive the National High Schools Quiz, which in my view will help spice up things on the two channels. The performance of schools on the quiz show used to inspire parents and children and. quite honestly, the programme generated a lot of interest among viewers.
At least the programme helped a lot in that you could tell which school is good at sciences, arts and mathematics or general knowledge.
Quizmaster Eric Bloch became synonymous with the programme and at that time it used to be sponsored by Lyons Maid. I don’t know how many companies we have in Harare and yet they fail to sponsor such programmes which are not only entertaining but educational. If you want to know the value of the quiz show programme just see how popular “The Weakest Link” is on BBC Entertainment and there is huge money up for grabs for the winners. Don’t say we didn’t tell you.
Email of the week
“I couldn’t agree with u more about Big Brother Africa losing its appeal. I love Wendall, believe me he is a fellow Zimbabwean but I think Luclay was robbed in Season 6 (Big Brother Amplified) so as to compensate for Munya’s loss in Season 5 – Big Brother All Stars.
“I watched both seasons 5 and 6 and was actually shocked by the outcomes. I played my part by voting every week but with the forthcoming Season 7 I think it’s just predictable that Nigeria and South Africa will win to compensate for the last season. I love the show but it’s kinda boring because it’s predictable. What can Africa do? Nothing really, the show is Nigerian, M-Net is kinda Nigerian run saka ma1.
Regards
Lucy Mashinge.”
Below are some of the highlights for DStv January 2012 Africa Magic Channels:
AFRICA MAGIC (DStv Channel 114)
Don’t miss “The Icons of Nollywood Festival” which premieres on Thursday nights in January on Africa Magic.
Kingdom Against Kingdom Part 1&2: Ukadike is a leader who rules with an iron fist and enslaves his people. Not even Aku, with all his will and physical power can stop him. DStv audiences can tune into Africa Magic on Thursday 5 January at 20:00 CAT to find out whether Ukadike can be stopped or is he out of control? Cast: Pete Edochie, Amechi Monago and Francis Duru.
Last Sacrifice Part 1&2: Ideyi is old and can no longer perform his duties as priest effectively. The village is now demanding a replacement and his two sons Steve and Tony are vying for the position. DStv audiences can tune into Africa Magic on Thursday January 19 at 20:00 CAT to find out which one of them will take over their father’s position. Cast: Kanayo O Kanayo, Larry Koldsweat and Bob Manuel Udokwu.
Great Ancestors Part 1&2: The village is inhabited by men who spend their time intimidating the other villagers. DStv audiences can tune into Africa Magic on Thursday January 26 at 20:00 CAT to watch. Cast: Sam Loco Efe, Pete Edochie and Chiwetalu Agu.
M-NET EAST (DStv Channel 101)
Charlie St. Cloud: Charlie St. Cloud is a young man overcome by grief at the death of his younger brother. So much so that he takes a job as caretaker of the cemetery in which his brother is buried. Charlie has a special lasting bond with his brother though, as he can see him. He meets up with his brother (Sam) each night to play catch and talk. Then, a girl comes into Charlie’s life and he must choose between keeping a promise he made to Sam, or going after the girl he loves. DStv audiences can tune into M-Net East on Monday January 2 at 23:00 CAT to watch. Starring Zac Efron, Kim
Basinger and Charlie Tahan.
Unthinkable: A man sends the US government a tape showing him in three nondescript storage rooms, each of which may contain a nuclear bomb set to detonate in less than a week. Helen Brody, an FBI agent in Los Angeles is tasked with finding the bombs while a CIA “consultant”, known as H, interrogates the suspect who has allowed himself to be caught.
The suspect, whose wife and children have left him and disappeared, seems to know exactly what the interrogation will entail. Even as H ratchets up the pressure, using torture over Brody’s objection, the suspect doesn’t crack. DStv audiences can tune into M-Net East on Saturday January 14 at 20:00 CAT to find out whether H will do the unthinkable, and whether Brody will concede? Is any constitutional principle worth possible loss of life? Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Carrie-Anne Moss.
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