National Geographic Announces 7-Part Series Africa: Earth's Wild Home
National Geographic's seven-episode documentary, narrated by Wunmi Mosaku, took four years to film across nearly 30 African countries.
National Geographic has announced a new documentary series titled Africa: Earth's Wild Home. The seven-episode series is narrated by Wunmi Mosaku and is designed to launch a franchise documenting the wildlife and ecosystems of all seven continents.
The series took four years to complete and was filmed across nearly 30 African countries, according to National Geographic. Each episode focuses on a specific African ecosystem, ranging from jungle and desert to plains, mountains and islands.
The final episode spotlights local conservation leaders and researchers working to preserve Africa's biodiversity.
A continent-by-continent franchise
Africa: Earth's Wild Home is positioned as the first entry in a planned franchise that would cover the wildlife and ecosystems of all seven continents, according to National Geographic. No release date has been announced.
Quick answers
How many episodes are in Africa: Earth's Wild Home?
The series consists of seven episodes, each focused on a different African ecosystem.
Who narrates Africa: Earth's Wild Home?
Wunmi Mosaku narrates the series.
When will Africa: Earth's Wild Home be released?
A release date has not been announced.