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Hearthstone: Rise of Shadows (April 9)

Hearthstone has grown to be one of the most-popular digital card games. Millions of players around the world virtually battle it out on a daily basis, and as more content gets added, the fiercer the competition becomes. Rise of Shadows is Hearthstone's eleventh expansion, and features 135 new collectible cards and the alternate priest hero Madame Lazul.

Anno 1800 (April 16)

City building games are a lot of fun, but the Anno franchise is something different. The seventh game in the series, 1800 marks a return to a historical setting (the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century), as the previous two games were set in the future. The main theme of Anno 1800 is the working class and the technology that changed the way industry works – which can have several effects on the gameplay. “The setting is more than just decoration, it influences all aspects of the gameplay, has effects on features from pollution to worker strikes,” it has been explained. So if you are tired of modern-day city building or ruling as a dictator on an island, try your hand at something real-world. It will be a lot harder than it sounds.

Days Gone (April 26)

The world has gone to the dogs and you have to fight for your survival. In a post-apocalyptic open world, millions of people have turned into zombie-like creatures, and naturally you have to get as far away from them as possible. But things won’t be smooth sailing, so you will have to craft and scavenge your way to safety. It’s not your traditional zombie-hunting game, so it might breath some new life into the genre.

Mortal Kombat 11 (April 23)

Does the Mortal Kombat franchise need any introduction? It has been one of the staple fighting games since the early 80s, and it still loved by million around the world. As expected, the latest iteration has better graphics, more blood and faster moves. If you love your MK, then there really isn’t any reason why you shouldn’t take an eleventh swing at the franchise.

Let’s recap last season. Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) finally succumbed to the Dark Lord and signed her name in the Book of the Beast. Now, she’s no longer at Baxter High and is completely enrolled in the Academy of the Unseen Arts. So, it’s safe to say that CAOS Part II is going to be a whole lot darker. Sabrina is going to show us what she is truly capable of. But, in true form, our Sabrina, clad in drool-worthy shades of red, can’t resist the urge to be good.

What’s to come for Sabrina in CAOS Part II?

Thankfully you can expect the return of the entire main cast from part I. Phew. Sabrina’s worlds are still very much intertwined. Her mortal life and her destiny in the dark. Last season we were devastated when Sabrina ended things with Harvey. But, is it really over? It seems like she may still be harbouring feelings towards him. I mean, he was her first love, she ended it because she thought she had to, and he is her strongest tie to the mortal world. So, in part II, when Nicholas Scratch starts to perk her interests, it’s time for a love triangle. And boy do we love a good love triangle…

Now that Sabrina has left Baxter High, are Roz, Harvey and Susie as much a part of this new chapter? Yes! Very much so. We see Sabrina still attached to Harvey even though he seems to be cosying up to Roz, and Theo’s transition from female to male is a much more prominent storyline this time around. Lachlan Watson plays Susie, now Theo, Putnam. In part I Susie announced she wanted to be a he and with Watson’s help, the series ensures a positive transition in part II. Watson identifies as they/them, and is one of the youngest non-binary actors in Hollywood.

Plus, CAOS Part II sees Sabrina fighting the patriarchy. Even in the world of witches and warlocks, women don’t seem to get equal opportunities. But, with a bee in her bonnet, Sabrina hopes to bust down the structural social norms that try to pin her down. The girl is F I E R C E. 

If we had to make a critique, the fact that part II was produced directly after part I left little room for improvements or changes. It is what it is and we still adored it.

And could it be that Anthony Joshua is entering the trickiest part of his career, at the peak of his powers and his fame, negotiating the weight of expectation and that creeping sense of invincibility. Mike Tyson certainly thinks so. The American heavyweight, referring to Joshua’s nice-guy persona, told ESPN, “It’s hard to stay that way, believe me. People are going to irritate him and he’s going to say things he didn’t know he was capable of saying on television. That’ what happens.”

Tyson should know. And, what if Joshua were to cop a shock defeat by Miller? AJ is putting four titles on the line – IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO. In the heavyweight division you don’t need to be the better boxer to win the fight. You can get lucky with one big punch and that’s it. Even Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has admitted that it’s tough to find sparring partners with Miller’s physical qualities. He stands 198cm tall (6 ft 4 inches) and weighs anything from 127 kg to 136 kg, depending on what condition he’s in. His record is an impressive 23 wins, 1 draw, with 20 knockouts.

As Hearn put it, “To find a 23 stone guy who moves fast, who has fast hands, who has a great engine, who forces the pressure, is very, very difficult. It’s impossible, to be honest, to imitate Jarrell Miller in terms of weight, size, speed, feet, everything. We’re going to get as close as we can.”

The fight is happening at Madison Square Garden in New York City, another challenge for the Joshua camp. It’s the first time that Joshua will be fighting outside of Britain. But in keeping with his approach to the sport, AJ has turned this challenge into an opportunity, taking time to build up a fan-base in America. He went on the Conan O’Brien chat show and attended some basketball games. And, he even visited the New York Stock Exchange, no doubt to figure out how he should invest his £19 million purse from the fight.

Joshua even took the opportunity to have a swipe at those who come into big money too quickly, saying: “My reputation is more important that what’s in the bank. I’ve been around billionaires and it’s no so much about their money as their character. You can tell when someone has new money – big chains, they’re flash and that nonsense.”

Attenborough’s voice fills the spirit with curiosity and a sense of wonder. He has narrated some of the most iconic and insightful nature programming and is synonymous with the nature and wildlife documentary genres. With Sir David Attenborough narrating and producing Netflix’s brand new natural history series, Our Planet, is sure to be a huge success.

The iconic wildlife producers last project, Blue Planet II, launched in 2017 and explored the astounding creatures that live in our world’s beautiful and vast oceans. Our Planet continues from here and makes great strides towards communicating the importance of conserving our natural world.  

According to David Attenborough, “Our Planet will take viewers on a spectacular journey of discovery showcasing the beauty and fragility of our natural world.” And, it looks like the series has caught the eye of THE royal family. In January 2019, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prince William interviewed Attenborough on the Netflix series and what he hoped it would achieve.

“There has never been a time where more people have been more out of touch with the natural world than as now,” Attenborough told Prince William. “We have to recognise that every breath of air we take, every mouthful of food we take comes from the natural world. If we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves. We are one coherent ecosystem. It’s not just a question of beauty, of interest, or wonder. The essential ingredient, the essential part of human life is a healthy planet.”

Besides being an incredible feast for the eyes, the new eight-part Netflix series strives to show how human waste is irrecoverably damaging the incredible habitats these creatures live in. And what better way to spread the word than on and international platform. All of Attenborough’s productions usually air on BBC but he wanted this message to be a global one and partnered with Netflix for more impact.

What is streaming?

The complicated definition is “a method of transmitting or receiving data (especially video and audio material) over a computer network.” But at Kwesé Play we like to keep things simple. So… streaming is watching video content over the internet.

There are no television schedules to follow or ad breaks. You simple pick what you want to watch from the 200+ apps available, and enjoy hours of entertainment.

You can pause, play or rewind if you missed something. See? Simple.

How does it work?

We take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes so that you can simply watch your favourite content. We have simplified that process for you too.

After connecting your Kwesé Play device to your chosen screen through HDMI, you will see a home screen with some apps already installed. Select one of those to view the content.

By navigating the Kwesé Play App Store, you will discover a whole range of other exciting apps that cover everything from news, television episodes and free movies to shows for kids and videos for cats.

If you see something that you like, simple select and download it. Once that is done, you can watch the content on that app.

There are over 200 streaming apps for you to choose from, so there is really something for everyone.

We always strive to add more apps, so keep an eye on the home screen or the Kwesé Play website for content updates and announcements.

Why choose Kwesé Play?

The Play device itself is a Roku streaming box – one of the most popular streaming devices in the world. In the box you will find all the accessories to get going right away, and it also includes a compact remote for navigating the menus.

But the biggest reason is the content. As we have mentioned before, there are over 200 streaming apps, making it almost limitless content.

There are news and actuality apps like Al Jazeera and France24, extreme sports from Red Bull TV, a host of apps for kids and even some DIY apps. And of course you get the Kwesé Free TV app as well – which in itself is packed with exciting content.

By now you are probably wondering about the cost, right? Well, that is another great thing about Kwesé Play. All the content and the device is available for a once-off purchase price of R799 (depending on your region).

Osmosis

We grow up watching fairy tales where knights in shining armour always show up and princesses always get rescued. But, in reality, true love isn’t that simple. In fact, it’s damn near impossible. But, what if science could guarantee true love? Premiering today (22 March), Osmosis, a brand new French-language Netflix Original sci-fi series, tells the tale of two siblings who release an implant powered by artificial intelligence that promises to find your soul mate. But, the tests don’t go quite as planned…

The OA

This Netflix Original sci-fi strongly cements itself as a mystery from the get-go. The OA centres around Prairie Johnson a blind teen who reappears under astonishing circumstances after being missing for seven years. And now, she can see. But where was she? What are the unusual scars on her body? Who was she running from? Was she even running at all? With The OA Part II having just been released last week (22 March), you’ve got some catching up to do.

Love, Death & Robots

Available now on the Netflix app, Love, Death & Robots is an anthology series that features a collection of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and Oscar-nominated director David Fincher. Spanning across genres and animation styles, this series delves into alternate histories, surreal cities, the lives of three robots left in a post-apocalyptic world, stories of world-dominating yoghurt and farmers protecting their families from alien invasions using homemade killer robots. Are you in to the impossible or utterly fantastical? You’ve stepped into the right dimension.  

What’s on Netflix Where to find it: Movies & TV

Manolo: The Boy who Made Shoes for Lizards

Manolo Blahnik. Just the words send shivers down our spines. Praised as one of the best shoe designers of the 20th and 21st century, Manolo has certainly made his mark in the world of fashion. Not only is Manolo a name, it’s Vogue, it’s a thing, it’s a statement, it’s a masterpiece! Yes, he’s the preferred designer of Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw and was the first man on the cover of British Vogue, but who is the man behind the shoe?

Girlboss

She’s got it all figured out. When it comes to fashion, Sophia (Britt Robertson) knows what she wants, knows where to get it, and knows how to turn it into hard cash. This fast-paced Netflix series is loosely based on the rise of Sophia Amoruso's multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. With little to no overheads, flipping clothes for a living online is making Sophia rich. But, when the Internet turns its back on her, she starts her own site and dresses up for whatever comes her way.

What to Watch on Kwesé iflix* Where to find it: Movies & TV

With Accra Fashion Week kicking off in Ghana over the weekend, Kwesé iflix has prepared something extra special for you. Head on over to the homepage on the Kwesé iflix app for all the ‘Glitz, Glamour and Gossip’ that celebrity channel Scoop Network has to offer.

Let’s start with the glitz - jewellery. Jewels, jewels, jewels. After all, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. South African brand, and world-renowned jewellery design house, Shimansky Jewellery has earned mega respect in the industry. Check out all their sparkly creations in the Shimansky Jewellery short overview. Or take a glimpse at Kiumbe Kulture, a Kenyan brand that ensures their pieces speak to who they are as young African innovators.

Scoop TV made sure to highlight plenty African designers and fashionistas in the spirit of Accra Fashion Week. Take a look at the likes of Eruke Ojuedurie and Rose Ntongondu, a Kenyan-based makeup artist who is killing the game!

As one of Africa’s most prestigious fashion events, it’s important to reflect on Accra Fashion Week’s past before enjoying what’s to come. Watch the Accra Fashion Week feature for a look at the 2018 Summer Harmattan edition. Different Designs Done In Africa is a fashion feast for the eyes and showcases what designers Randa Eissa, Rosita Kuku, Naa Lomoly and Arvis Aryee have contributed to African style.

Plus, simply get into the spirit of all things glitz and glam with SAFW… the fashion features are endless!

It’s time to glow up for Accra Fashion Week! Visit kweseplay.tv now to purchase your device and get the job done right.

The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington - Michelle Mehrtens

One of the biggest moments for women’s rights happened on 3 March 1913, when thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. for the Women's Suffrage Parade. It was the first march of its kind for a woman's right to vote. In her TED Talk, Mehrtens details how the march rejuvenated the fight for the 19th amendment. “Though full voting inclusion would take decades, in 1920, Congress ratified the 19th amendment, finally granting women the right to vote,” the Talk explains.

How I’m making bricks out of ashes and rubble in Gaza - Majd Mashharawi

Gaza is one of the most conflict-ridden areas in the world, and it will take decades for people to rebuild their homes once the shelling finally stops. But how do you go about it? Majd Mashharawi had the same thought – and then it came to her. In her Talk, she explains she designed a brick made out of ashes that's helping people rebuild their homes. But that is not all. Mashharawi is taking it one step further and is incorporating solar-powered energy into these homes.

The most powerful woman you have never heard of - T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison

Do you know who Septima Clark is? We won’t blame you if you don’t. After all, that is exactly what this TED Talk is all about. She was a teacher and some of her students included the generation's most legendary activists like Rosa Parks, Diane Nash and Fannie Lou Hamer. Through their Talk, T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison are “taking a page from Clark's playbook to launch a health revolution in the US -- and get one million women walking for justice.”

Creative ways to get kids to thrive in school - Olympia Della Flora

Speaking of teachers, International Women’s Month should also be used to educate the younger generations about the past’s struggles – but also what is possible in the future. Teacher Olympia Della Flora says that “to get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write - we need to teach them how to manage their emotions.” In her Talk, she examines creative tactics that can help with struggling students - all with her existing budget and resources. “Small changes make huge differences, and it's possible to start right now ... You simply need smarter ways to think about using what you have, where you have it,” Flora explains.

How to cope with anxiety - Olivia Remes

Dealing with emotions is one thing but having to battle anxiety is something totally different. Psychologist Olivia Remes shares her thoughts and techniques on how to deal with anxiety and says the first thing people need to do is being kinder to ourselves and to others. “Arguing that treatments such as psychotherapy and medication exist and often result in poor outcome and high rates of relapses, she will emphasise the importance of harnessing strength in ourselves as we modify our problem-coping mechanisms,” TED explains.