DStv has announced that it shall open premium channels for everyone to view from 20th to 23rd February, 2015. Lifetime on DStv channel 131 will be opened free for all bouquets from that Friday to Sunday, giving you a thrilling weekend in front of your television.
Usually, these Premium channels are only available on the DStv Premium package. You can see the updated price of subscription and channel list for DStv Premium, listing the entire 178 TV channels, their recognition icons and categories.
Lifetime is usually only accessible on Premium package and features Block buster movies, dramas and factual entertainment. However, DStv will now open the channel free from 20th to 23rd February and made available for all bouquets including access, family, compact, compact plus and premium bouquets.
Watch The Bio-Movie of Whitney Houston on Lifetime
Do not forget that that this month marks the third anniversary since the death of iconic singer, actress, producer and model Whitney Houston. DStv is giving all its active subscribers the chance to celebrate her life and music when Lifetime showcases the African premier of Whitney, a bio movie based on the singer’s true life. Her bio movie will be shown on Sunday 23rd February at exactly 20:00 CAT.
About the Bio Movie of Whitney
The entire life of Whitney was characterized by difficulties as the couple dealt with the overwhelming rewards and consequences of the fame and fortune created by Whitney’s meteoric rise to superstardom. Directed by award-winning actress Angela Bassett in her directorial debut, Whitney
x-rays the headline-making relationship between the singer aptly nicknamed “The Voice” and her husband, Bobby Brown. From the time they first met at the very height of their celebrity status, to their courtship and tumultuous marriage.
This DStv channel will also feature among others;
Dance Moms 5, Mondays from 16 March at 8:00 CAT
These brand new episodes of Dance Moms follows Abby Lee Miller as she opens a new dance school in LA along with some familiar faces – and a few new ones. These mothers are driven, fierce and at times ruthless, and are willing to spend thousands of dollars, some even mortgaging their homes – all for the chance to turn their daughters into dancing stars. Two words: Drama. Galore.
A Day Late and a Dollar Short, Sunday 22 February at 17:00 CAT
Adopted from the bestseller by Terry McMillan, this authentic movie features Whoopi Goldberg staring as a feisty matriarch who learns that her next asthma attack will likely kill her. So, in case the worst happens, she embarks on a mission to fix her family disintegrated because of sibling rivalry, teen pregnancy and drug addiction. Watch out for more familiar faces of Mekhi Phifer, Kimberly Elise, Anika Noni Rose and Tichina Arnold.
Preachers Daughters, Friday 20 February at 21:35 CAT
The series follows the trials and tribulations of three teenage girls that are pastor’s daughters as they deal with the daily pressures of life as a typical teenagers. How will they balance the temptation of everyday life and the pressure of faith under the disconcerting eye of their fathers?
Expect loads of drama as the girls struggle with living up to the expectations of their parents and their congregations.
I’m having their baby Series 2, Fridays from 6 February at 20:45 CAT
This series follows would-be moms as they make the most difficult decision of their lives – whether or not to place their babies up for adoption. This hard hitting, emotional reality series takes viewers through the process of searching for potential adoptive parents as well as the reality and consequences of their agonizing decision.
As DStv announces free view for all from 20th to 23rd February on Lifetime – DStv channel
131, prepare yourself and expect the best in movies and other entertainment. However, if you wish to continue viewing this channel after the open weekend view, simply upgrade your DStv account to the Premium package by just paying 11,650 NGN.