MTV BASE TO AIR SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF MTV AFRICA ALL STARS WITH SNOOP LION ON AFRICA DAY, MAY 25TH

If you weren't lucky enough to be at Durban's People's Park this weekend for MTV Africa All Stars gig, then don't despair; tune into the TV premiere of “MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion” this Saturday for a dazzling special on the historic concert (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322, 25 May @16:00 CAT).

More than 12,000 music fans of all ages rocked Durban’s People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday 18 May as MTV Base and KwaZulu-Natal Province staged the sensational All Stars concert, MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion.  The sell-out concert featured show-stopping performances from Snoop Lion and an all star lineup of Africa’s biggest contemporary music stars, including 2Face, D’Banj, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Professor, Big Nuz, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini and Zahara. DJ Cleo and DJ Caise performed, while DJ Tira took to the stage as part of Big Nuz's set.

The outdoor gig was a triumph from the moment Camp Mulla opened the concert with “Fresh All Day”, to the finale where Snoop Lion was joined on stage by all the African artists.  Highlights included Snoop Lion’s first appearance on stage singing “Here Comes the King”, dressed in a traditional leopard skin Zulu outfit gifted him by members of the Zulu royal family, a beautiful acoustic version of “Loliwe” by Zahara, a bubble-strewn performance of “La Vie est Belle” by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa, a typically upbeat set by Big Nuz, and a high octane finale of “Young, Wild & Free” by Snoop Lion and the African All Stars, in which every member of the audience joined.

Other show-stopping moments included a duet of “Mr Endowed” by Snoop Lion and D'Banj, while Big Nuz, Zakes Bantwini and Professor did their best to teach Snoop Lion some new moves, Zulu-style!

State-of-the-art lighting saw People’s Park bathed in a kaleidoscope of colour, while a stunning LED light show, gorgeous graphics, CO2 jets, pyrotechnics, giant globes and confetti canons completed the out-of-this-world staging on the gigantic purpose built All Stars stage. 

Tweeting after the concert, Nigerian “kokomaster” D’Banj (@iamdbanj) said, “Wanna thank Durban fr a wonderful time @MTVBaseAfrica fr putting together a great show.  To my uncle @SnoopDogg for making history in Africa”.

Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, commented, “MTV Africa All Stars was a truly historic occasion and a fabulous showcase for African contemporary talent.  All the performers gave awe-inspiring performances and the combination of Snoop and the African talent was electrifying.  We are very proud to have partnered with KwaZulu-Natal Province to create such an exciting and ground-breaking initiative that also showcases Durban as a great host city for spectacular events.”

Speaking after the concert, Desmond Golding, the Head of Department of Tourism and Economic Development, KwaZulu-Natal Province commented, “MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, which was an outstanding and greatly executed concert, has seriously raised the benchmark on live music events in sub-Saharan Africa, and the status of KwaZulu-Natal's capability to host major events.  We are proud of our involvement in the All Stars campaign, including the concert, the pan-African tour and the music industry workshop, which has focused the eyes of the world on KwaZulu-Natal as a hub for tourism, investment and culture."

“MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal” will premiere on TV on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and terrestrial TV partners from Saturday 25 May at 16:00.  The concert will also feature in two separate episodes of MTV’s critically acclaimed “World Stage” franchise, to be broadcast to more than half a billion households worldwide.  “MTV World Stage: Snoop Lion” will premiere on MTV (DStv Channel 130) across Africa on Friday 28 June, while “MTV World Stage: Africa All Stars” will air in September 2013.

  Recorded “live” at the world’s most exclusive gigs, renowned music festivals and unique concert locations, MTV World Stage is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists without leaving the comfort of their sofas. Previous World Stage events have taken place in Athens, Rome, London, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Tokyo, showcasing artists including Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Muse, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Arcade Fire and many more.

To find out more about the MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, please go to www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #AfricaAllStars.

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SNOOP LION ARRIVES DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE MTV ALL STARS CONCERT.

... Promises Fans Unforgettable Performances Of His Greatest Hit Songs.

Internationally acclaimed rap king, Snoop Lion formerly known as Snoop Dogg promised eager fans a stellar performance of some of the greatest hits that pushed him to fame.

The multiple award winning rapper who received a Kwazulu Natal ceremonial welcome from a Kwazulu-Natal dance troupe upon his arrival in Durban, South Africa had a meet and greet with the media and fans who came from different parts of the world to witness the first of its kind African concert.

Snoop Lion said "Coming back to my African roots to perform alongside Africa's most talented acts has always been a dream for me. This concert will witness the best of Snoop Dogg and Snoop Lion tomorrow as I will be performing a lot of tracks which pushed me into lime light. I also can't wait to witness performances from my African brothers and I'm honoured to MTV Base for this initiative".

Alex Okosi, Vice President of Viacom International also commented at the Africa All Stars press conference "MTV Africa All Stars concert is about celebrating African talents who have gained international recognition through their hard work. We want to set a legacy for up and coming acts so that each year, they will have the opportunity to perform alongside international artistes using the Africa All Stars platform."


Nigerian superstar, Dbanj who was also present at the press conference expressed his anticipation towards the concert. "I'm really excited to be here and I can't wait to perform on the same stage with Africa's most celebrated stars. The Africa All Stars initiative is an impressive platform that brings African talents together to celebrate African Music and I'm glad to be a part of it."

Tickets have already sold out for this historic concert as music lovers have trooped into Durban, South Africa in their numbers to see Africa's greatest performers on one big stage.

The MTV BaseAfrican All Stars concert which will go down today at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People's Park in Durban, South Africa will feature some of African music heavyweights like 2face, Dbanj, Fally Ipupa, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini, Professor among many others.

Fally Ipupa and DJ Cleo 

Flavour N'abania

D'banj

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DJ CAISE COMPLETES MTV AFRICA ALL STARS LINE UP WITH SNOOP LION, 2FACE, DBANJ, OTHERS!

Durban music lovers are gearing up for the concert of a lifetime and a full scale all star invasion as organisers and musicians involved with MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, start arriving in the city.

Plans are hotting up for the urban beat-fest being staged jointly by KwaZulu-Natal Province and music channel MTV Base (DStv Channel 322).  The concert will feature live performances by urban giant Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) and an all star lineup from across the continent including 2Face, D’Banj, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Professor, Big Nuz, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini and Zahara.

In addition, two of South Africa’s biggest DJs have been signed up for the concert, with DJ Tira and DJ Cleo guaranteed to keep the crowd on their feet at the awesome open air gig.

They’ll be joined by Nigeria’s DJ Caise (@DjCaise), creator and leading exemplar of the “Gidihousemusic” scene.  In addition, Dr. Duda, J’something and Mo-T, otherwise known as multiple SAMA award winners and dance music phenomenon Mi Casa, will be thrilling fans at the official MTV Africa All Stars pre-party at Moyo on 17 May.

Stars, crew, media, dancers and celebrities are flying in from all over the world for the All Stars gig.  Work has already begun on building the giant concert stage at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium, with MTV staff and contractors working round the clock to deliver an out-of-this-world live music experience.

For an awesome preview of what to expect at MTV Africa All Stars, check out the highlights of the MTV Africa All Stars club tour, airing on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on 17 May.   Featuring high octane performances from Africa’s biggest live performers, the series takes music fans on an urban music odyssey to Nairobi, setting for the Kenyan leg of the MTV Africa All Stars tour (DStv Channel 322, 17 May @ 16.00 CAT).

To find out more about the MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, please go to www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #AfricaAllStars.

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INTERNATIONAL ACTS, FALLY IPUPA AND PROFESSOR JOIN ARTISTE LINEUP AT MTV ALL STARS CONCERT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Fally Ipupa (@fallyipupa01) and Professor (@professorkalawa) are the latest stars to sign up for MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, the urban music extravaganza staged by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and KwaZulu-Natal Province in Durban.

MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal is fast shaping up as the most exciting urban music event of the decade asFally Ipupa and Professor join previously announced artists Snoop Lion (@SnoopLion), 2Face(@2faceidibia), Flavour (@2niteFlavour) and Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) on the bill for the concert.  

The event is being staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium (@MMStadium), People’s Park, in Durban on 18 May.

Charismatic Congolese star Fally Ipupa, who first made a musical impact with hits like "Eternellement" and "Ko Ko Ko Ko" alongside veteran musician Koffi Olomide, is making a rare trip to South Africa for the All Stars gig.  Ipupa made his mark as a solo artist after the 2006 release of his debut album “Droit Chemin”. His 2009 album “Arsenal de Belles Mélodies” brought him to global attention; thanks to hits like "Chaise Electrique", a bilingual love song featuring former G-Unit vocalist Olivia.  Blending a silky smooth voice with a range of music genres from soukous to ndombolo, pop and R&B, Ipupa has won legions of fans and music industry accolades. In 2010 he took home two MTV Africa Music Awards, one for Best Video ("Sexy Dance" featuring Krys) and another for Best Francophone Artist.  Ipupa recently announced that he has been signed to Universal Music France for a 3-album deal – a significant endorsement for the DRC-based singer.

Well known for his jaw-dropping beats and catchy lyrics, Durban native and South African kwaito guru Professor hit the headlines with his first solo album “University of Kalawa Jazmee”, thanks to hypnotic hits such as “Jezebel”, “Lento” and “Jimaphi” which filled club dance-floors and dominated the radio airwaves across South Africa. Recognition of his talents came at the 2011 MTN South African Music Awards, where he won Best Kwaito Album, Best Male & Record of the Year, and Professor has since been making more waves thanks to the success of his second album, “Orientation”. 

For an awesome preview of what to expect at MTV Africa All Stars, check out the highlights of the MTV Africa All Stars, airing on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) from 10 May.   Featuring high octane performances from Africa’s biggest live performers, the series takes us on an urban music odyssey from Durban (10th May @ 16.00 CAT) to Nairobi (17 May @ 16.00 CAT), before winding tour up in Lagos (24th May @ 16.00 CAT).

More than 10,000 people are expected to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime concert as Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg, the legendary hip hop icon turned reggae superstar, performs his greatest hits interspersed with his new, “Reincarnated” reggae-flavoured repertoire.

More details about MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, including additional performers, will be announced shortly.

Doors for MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion open at 17:00 CAT on Saturday 18 May, and the first performance starts at 18:30 CAT.  

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FLAVOUR TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE SNOOP LION AT MTV AFRICA ALL STARS CONCERT IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

Nigerian high life artiste Flavour (@flavournabania) and South African house sensation Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) will join the “all star” line-up at MTV Africa All Stars – KwaZulu-Natal, the sensational open-air concert brought to you by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and KZN Province.

Bantwini and Flavour will join US entertainment icon and multi-platinum hip hop star turned reggae artist Snoop Lion(@SnoopLion) aka Snoop Dogg, at the 5-hour open air concert at the stunning Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park Durban on 18 May.

After his continental smash hit “Nwa Baby Remix” and his massively successful collaborations with Tiwa Savage and Fally Ipupa, high-life artist Flavour N’abania, aka Chinedu Okoli, continues to be Africa's most requested artist, regularly collecting frequent flyer miles while jetting across the continent even as far as USA and Europe.  He’s also become a regular fixture in Dubai and the Far East.

Zakes Bantwini is without doubt South Africa's most prolific live performer: there is not a single stage in South Africa that this music mogul and leading light on the SA music scene has not shut down! His songs “Wasting My Time”, “Bum Bum” and most recently “Karolina” have been burning up airwaves across the continent and have all been remixed by some of the biggest names in house.

Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, commented, “We are delighted to welcome these two popular artistes as Zakes Bantwini and Flavour to Durban's shores for MTV Africa All Stars - KwaZulu-Natal.  With Snoop Lion already confirmed, all eyes are going to be focused on KwaZulu-Natal as we put our hearts and souls into making this the music event of the year!"

MTV Africa All Stars – KwaZulu-Natal will air on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and partner TV stations in Africa from Saturday 25 May 2013 (Africa Day).

More details of MTV Africa All Stars - KwaZulu-Natal, including additional performers and ticket prices and outlets will be announced shortly.

To find out more about the MTV Africa All Stars, please go to www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #AfricaAllStars.

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PHOTOS: DENRELE WEARS GOLDIE'S SHOES TO MTV AFRICA ALL STARS CONCERT

KAREN IGHO, YVONNE EKWERE, ZAINA, BEVERLY NAYA, ANNIE IDIBIA, OTHERS DAZZLE AT MTV AFRICA ALL STARS CONCERT.

… “Goldie is Right Here with me” - Denrele Rocks in Goldie’s Shoes

It was a blend of stylish expressions at the MTV All Stars concert last Saturday, April 13th at the Marquee of the Federal Palace Hotel Lagos.

Guests trouped into the event displaying an array of class and glamor to witness the Lagos edition of the MTV All Stars tour which featured unforgettable performances from the biggest talents in Nigeria including 2Face Idibia, Ice Prince Zamani, Davido, and South African kwaito star, Professor.

 

Super stylish Nigerians who witnessed the premium concert include Denrele who wore a pair of high platform shoes which he said belonged to Goldie, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, Karen Igho, Tosyn Bucknor, Mannie, Aje Butter, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Lynxxx, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Sheifunmi, Dayo Ephraim, Mo' Eazy, Zaina, Dolapo Bamgboye and Michael Ugwu.  Others notable faces spotted include DJ Xclusive, Ketchup, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Beverly Naya, Nedu and Steel, among many others.


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2FACE, DAVIDO, ICE PRINCE & PROFESSOR TO PERFORM AT MTV'S AFRICA ALL STARS TOUR

“MTV AFRICA ALL STARS” TOUR HITS LAGOS

MTV BASE & SOUTH AFRICA’s KZN PROVINCE BRING TOGETHER ALL STAR LINE-UP OF URBAN STARS

2FACE, DAVIDO, ICE PRINCE & PROFESSOR TO PERFORM

Music authority MTV Base is to set Lagos ablaze with an all star urban club night featuring performances from 2face (@2faceidibia), Davido (@iam_Davido) and Ice Prince (@Iceprincezamani), with a special guest appearance from South African urban giant, Professor (@professorkalawa).

“MTV Africa All Stars” - brought to you by The KwaZulu-Natal Province, taking place at the Federal Palace Hotel on Saturday 13 April 2013, is part of the sensational new pan-African music and youth empowerment campaign that salutes the star quality and widespread appeal of contemporary African musicians, and provides exposure to the continent’s hottest musical innovators and pacesetters.  Hosted jointly by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and the KwaZulu-Natal Province, MTV Africa All Stars also aims to raise the international profile of KwaZulu-Natal as a premier destination for tourism and economic development.

Having already visited Durban on 28 March and Nairobi on 5 April, the All Stars tour will culminate in the inauguralMTV Africa All Stars concert in Durban, South Africa, on 18 May 2013, headlined by entertainment icon and multi-platinum artist Snoop Lion (@SnoopLion), aka Snoop Dogg.  The “Reincarnated” rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, actor and reality star will perform alongside the most popular contemporary artists from across the African continent at Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park, Durban.  The concert will subsequently broadcast around the world as part of MTV’s acclaimed World Stage franchise on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV’s global TV network. 

Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa commented, “We are delighted to partner with KwaZulu-Natal to bring the MTV Africa All Stars concept to Africa and the world. MTV Africa All Stars will further establish KwaZulu-Natal as a world class destination for culture, music and business. Through engaging live events, television specials and digital activations,MTV Africa All Stars offers a range of diverse platforms through which music fans can connect with and experience the extraordinary talent, variety and craftsmanship of the continent’s most exciting contemporary musicians.”

Commented Desmond Golding, Head of Department of Economic Development and Tourism, KwaZulu-Natal Province, “We are delighted to partner with MTV Base on this exciting and multi-faceted partnership that will focus the world’s attention on KwaZulu-Natal, and underline our reputation as one of the region's key economic and tourism hubs.  As an important part of our 'Vision 2030", the All Stars campaign will allow us to achieve our goal of positioning KwaZulu-Natal as a gateway to South Africa and the rest of the continent, while building our profile as a centre for trade, commerce and investment.”

MTV Africa All Stars – Lagos takes place at the Federal Palace Hotel, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Lagos on Saturday 13 April.  Doors open at 20:00 WAT.  Tickets are available in advance at www.afritickets.com, priced N5,000.

To find out more about the MTV Africa All Stars, please go to www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag#AfricaAllStars.

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