In 2016, Netflix established ties with South Africa and Nigeria as they both became the first countries in Africa to host the platform. In the years since the establishment of streaming platforms, the journey has been tipsy-turvy but mostly beneficial for these companies. Even with these fees, the connection is usually below world standards, and thus limits people from getting on streaming platforms as they would like. The larger part of Africa remains unconnected to streaming platforms, either through the aforementioned socio-economic factors or feeling estranged from its content. Disney+ made a solid entry into South Africa while also prioritizing North Africa, showing in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, among other countries.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 26, 2023 18:56 UTC