The Simpsons get a makeover for African show

Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie received a cultural transformation by an advertising agency in Angola to mark the occasion, in which they were given brown skin instead of their usual yellow.

Don't have an elephant, man: The Simpson family have been turned into  Angolans for the launch of the show in the African continent

To make them appear more like a typical Angolan family, Marge has also been given a black Afro hairstyle instead of normal blue bouffant, while Lisa's hair is stood up on end in short braids.

The image also shows the family dressed in clothes bearing traditional African designs and they are all wearing flip flops.

The programme, in which their original features will be kept, will be shown on Africa's digital satellite television service DStv.

The makeover comes after it was announced that the British band Coldplay will feature in a forthcoming episode of the popular series.