MAMA 2015 REVEALS NOMINEES...DAVIDO LEADS WITH THREE NOMINATIONS

VIMN Africa and MTV Base have revealed the nominations for the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards and guess what, the list has over 16 Nigerian acts dominating 11 of the 13 categories available.The revelation was made at a star-studded reception at Harem, Johannesburg, South Africa and had some of the nominees including Seyi Shay, Black Motion, Bucie, Diamond Platnumz and several media personalities in attendance.

The battle is now set as Davido andWizkid will battle for the Best Male category while Yemi Alade will face Seyi Shay for the Best Female category. Other Nigerian nominees include Flavour, P Square, Olamide, Phyno,Mavins, Nneka, Basket Mouth and OC Ukeje.

Log on to www.mama.mtv.com to see the full nomination list and how to vote for your favourite artiste.

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‘WIZKID IS HARD TO HANDLE’ BASKETMOUTH REVEALS ON MTV BASE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF.

LAGOS | NIGERIA: Fans of popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth are in for a swell time as Africa’s biggest music channel, MTV Base brings an exclusive scoop into the comedian’s life on this edition of the documentary, A Day in the Life Of.

While sharing interesting facts about his life with the MTV Base crew, the comedian also commented on his working relationship with Wizkid, which he jokingly described as “stressful”.

Amongst other things, the documentary features the lucky couple that won ‘From Base With Love’ competition as well as interesting facts about the comedian’s life.

You can catch Basketmouth's 'A Day in the Life Of' on Saturday March 21 and Sunday March 22, 2015 at 1:30PM and 11:30AM respectively on MTV Base Channel 322. 

Watch teasers from Basketmouth hangout here

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PRESIDENT JONATHAN SPEAKS WITH OREKA GODIS AND PANELISTS ON THE SET OF MTV BASE CHOOSE OR LOSE.

Ahead of the forthcoming Nigerian elections, MTV Base and STV have teamed up to produce a special pre-election programme with President Goodluck Jonathan and a few young Nigerian voters to discuss the some burning issues facing youth in Nigeria.

The programme, “Choose or Lose: President Goodluck Jonathan” was recorded at the Presidential villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. It premieres on Friday February 13, 2015 at 6pm on MTV Base and STV with Oreka Godis as host.

The panelists are a Barrister, Anu Hundeyin, a Student, Yagana Bukar, TV Producer/

Director, Jackleen Nnely and HR Consultant, Aniekan Nya-Etok. Others are Lawyer, Jake Okechukwu Effoduh and Healthcare Professional, Fadekemi Akinfaderin Agarau, all of who engaged the President on matters including Education, Power, Leadership, Healthcare, Security and Popular Culture. 

The programme is part of MTV Base’s “Choose or Lose” campaign which encourages youth to be politically active.

Personalities like Ben Murray-Bruce, 2Face, Banky W, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sound Sultan, Omojuwa, Yemi Alade, Stanley Azuakola and a few others have in the past lent their voices to the campaign. 

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JIMMY JATT, TOOLZ, VJ SEARCH WINNER EHIZ FOR MTV BASE CHART SHOW.

Brilliant news for Naija music lovers who want an inside track on what’s hip and happening on the scene. Music authority MTV Base is to launch the first definitive chart of Nigerian contemporary music.  The Official Naija Top 10, produced by MTV Base, is a weekly music chart countdown that will air on MTV Base, STV,NTA and AIT from 8 March 2013.

According to MTV Base’s Tim Horwood, “The Official Naija Top 10 has been specially created by MTV Base in conjunction with an elite panel of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers including DJ Jimmy Jatt, Cool FM’s DJ Xclusive, DJ Humility and Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Case and Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (The NET NG).”  Continues Horwood, “The Official Naija Top 10 will be based on a wide range of sources, including radio airplay, digital downloads and industry insights, and is designed to play a similar role to the Billboard charts in the USA.”  

Each week, The Official Naija Top 10 will be published in Nigerian Entertainment Today.

Commented Jimmy Jatt, “I am so proud to be part of team involved in The Official Naija Top 10.  Both the Nigerian music industry and music fans will benefit from this authoritative and independent chart that will play a major role in promoting Nigerian talent and musicians at home and overseas.”

 

Focusing purely on the biggest hits coming out of Nigeria, The Official Naija Top 10 will be fronted by MTV Base’s brand new Nigerian VJ Ehis (@SpecialSlim), winner of the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria in January 2013.  Celebrity guest Jimmy Jatt will join Ehis on the first episode of the show and subsequent weeks will see Ehis joined by other well-known celebrities and/or members of the chart selection panel, as they take us behind the scenes for exclusive music news and insider knowledge as well as the hottest tracks and artists Nigeria has to offer.

For further information about The Official Naija Top 10 go to www.mtvbase.com, like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/verified.MTVBase or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag#OfficialNaijaChart.

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MTV BASE, BET COME UNDER ONE UMBRELLA

BET FINDS NEW HOME IN AFRICA

Viacom International Media NetworksAfrica(VIMN Africa) announced today that general entertainment networkBET is to expand its African TV footprint following the signing of a new distribution deal that will see BET distributed on the My TVpay-TVplatform.

As of 1 June 2012, the English language service BET is now distributed 24 hours a day to viewers in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia and ZimbabweonMyTV. Currently availablein 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, BET is also distributed via a number of different pay-TV platforms, including DStv,Top TV, Zuku and Star Times.
Containing an appealing mix of US and international general entertainment content,BET offers a wide range of programming, including:urban and gospel music showssuch as:106 & Parkand Sunday Best;BET original sitcoms such asReed Between the Lines and Let’s Stay Together;Spotlight, an original series showcasing intimate interviews with some of Nigeria’s top musical artists, producers and directors;awards shows such as the BET Awards, BET Honorsand the BET Hip Hop Awards; and more.The BET Awards ’12 will premiere on BET in Africa on Tuesday 3 July at 21.00 CAT.
Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa, ”BET is a great addition to our portfolio in sub-Saharan Africa and we are delighted to partner with My TV to further expand BET to audiences in East, West and Central Africa.”

CarineMouawad, Head of Programming for My TV said: “We are thrilled to introduce BET to our bouquet and are confident that the channel will prove hugely successful with our subscribers.”

As of2011, BET is distributed and marketed by VIMN’s operations in Africa (formerly known as MTV Networks Africa), as part of the company’s African multimedia portfolio, alongside sister channels MTV, MTV Base, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and VH1.

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TI AND TINY TO FEATURE IN NEW MTV BASE DOCUMENTARY

MTV Base is about to give Africa a fascinating look into the world of multi-platinum rapper T.I. in the new reality series T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (premiere: MTV Base, DStv Channel 322, 6 June 2012, 21:00 CAT).

The new series follows the self-proclaimed “King of the South" at his most vulnerable, as he re-acclimatizes back into his life as a father, husband, son, musician, apparel magnate (of the Akoo contemporary clothing line), businessman, actor, author and founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.

T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle gives T.I. fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the most private moments of the Grammy-winning artist as he is reunited with his wife, Tameka (a.k.a Tiny), and his children following his release from his 12-month prison sentence for probation violations.

Speaking of his involvement in T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, T.I. revealed that he had opened up his home and family life to the public because he didn’t want to be defined by “small moments” in his life, and that he and wife Tiny had chosen to show off their family and their parenting skills.

"Tameka and I have a strong, loving family," said T.I. "In this family documentary, you will see the challenges of raising children while balancing a career. It's like a lot of families, only our home is in the spotlight."

Viewers will also gain an insight into the loving relationship between T.I. and his wife Tameka, who has faithfully stood by T.I.'s side through his highs and lows and who herself was a former member of the '90s Grammy-winning pop group Xscape. The mother of two of T.I.'s six children, who has her own fifteen-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, Tameka was forced to hold down the fort while T.I. was behind bars. Viewers also are introduced to the OMG GIRLZ, a new up-and-coming pop group that Tameka manages.

Tune in to T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle on MTV Base to see the “Whatever you Like” star re-ascending his throne, reclaiming his kingdom, rebuilding his businesses, and reconnecting with his family and friends.

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MTV BASE & SILVERBIRD TELEVISION BOOST YOUTH APPEAL WITH CHAT, MUSIC, LIFESTYLE & STARS

MTV Networks Africa and Silverbird Television are to add extra sizzle to the MTV Base block on STV, by introducing an intense new Nigerian ‘flava’ to their early-evening programme line-up.
Starting July 2011, MTV Base and Silverbird Television will introduce a series of brand new, co-produced TV shows on their 18:00-19:00 block, airing Monday to Saturday. The shows will include a host of Nigerian themed music and lifestyle programmes and the partners’ first
ever Friday night entertainment show, to be filmed on location in STV’s Lagos studios.

The new-look MTV Base block on STV will include The Official Club Chart (a weekly Nigerian club chart mixed by top Nigerian DJs) and Street Request, a weekly request show that will see MTV camera crews invading various Lagos hotspots to ask viewers to select their hottest jams.

Tuesday nights will witness the welcome return of MTV Base quiz show Base.IQ, the ultimate pro-am test of music knowledge, while Wednesday evenings will see the makeover of MTV’s famous format MVP (Most Voted Playlist), with a purely Naija twist - as viewers take over the
programming reins to choose their favourite Nigerian videos.

The highlight of STV’s MTV Base block will be an exciting off-the-wall Friday night studio-based show, packed with stars, celebrity interviews, entertainment news and hot new music videos. Starting 5 August 2011, the as-yet unnamed show will be hosted by a top Naija celebrity, ably assisted by VJ “C-VON” Okpala.

As an added treat, through July and August, C-VON will be hosting a special series called Flashback – looking back at some of the coolest Nigerian content from the MTV Base’s programming archive. Full of treats, Flashback is the place to catch sight of exclusive footage of Nigerian stars before they “blew up”, including a younger 2Face Idibia talking about his journey to stardom or a youthful D’Banj before he really hit the big time in 2006!

The late-nite MTV Base’s block, airing on STV 23:00-00:00 Wednesday to Saturday, will continue to showcase international programming sourced from MTV channels around the world including longform music programming, reality shows, documentary series, awards shows and drama series.

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, “We are thrilled to work with STV to elevate the MTV Base block to the next level by introducing relevant and edgy programming that is tailored squarely for the Nigerian youth audience”.

Commented Guy Murray-Bruce, President, Silverbird Television: “STV is very proud to partner with MTV on this venture as not only are they a global brand but one that caters for the youth market which constitutes over 60% of the world’s population. It’s a market that STV believes in and caters for via our content on TV. Together STV and MTV are providing quality content on TV for the youth of Nigeria”.

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MTV BASE MEETS WITH MTN: WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?

After a successful first season, that featured the likes of SA President Jacob Zuma, ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Hip Hop Mogul Nas (to name a few), the critically acclaimed MEETS is back, this time partnering with Africa’s leading mobile operator, MTN! MTV Base MEETS…With MTN is a multimedia campaign and youth empowerment platform for the young people of Africa to engage with global icons.

As part of the initiative, African youth are given the power to ask decision-makers and world leaders the big questions! Influencers who have graced the hot seat of “Meets” on the last season include Tony Blair, Nelson Mandela, Morgan Tsvangirai, Wyclef Jean and South African President Jacob Zuma.

In each episode of MTV base MEETS…With MTN, the youth of Africa will get to engage face-to-face with influencers and leaders of Africa and ask them thought-provoking questions powerful enough to inform the entire nation.
MTV Base MEETS…With MTN is creating leaders tomorrow by inspiring the youth of today!

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MTV Base meets...MTN

Yesterday, MTN announced the beginning of a bold new marketing partnership with MTV Base, the pan-African music and youth entertainment platform.

Building on our long tradition of youth empowerment, we are sponsoring a pan-African initiative called MTV Base Meets.....with MTN. The groundbreaking Africa wide multimedia campaign is designed to inspire African youth by connecting them with some of the world's most influential personalities, including political, business and cultural leaders.

The initiative? A media launch yesterday in La

gos, Nigeria, hosted by Bola Akingbade, chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, MTN Nigeria and Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTN Networks Africa. The pair will be joined by some of the continent's coolest and most opinionated young minds.

At the heart of the MTV Base Meets....with MTN campaign is a factual series that seeks to move Africa's young minds from the periphery of important debates in business and politics, and allows them to put probing questions to powerful, inspirational and even controversial personalities. Among the eminent people set to feature in the series are two African heads of state and a senior and often controversial politician.

TOUCHING THE YOUTHS

A diverse panel of young people representing different youth interests will be assembled from across the African continent, with participants coming from Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda, among others. Young and well-informed, the panelists will quiz the influencers on a range of complex subjects. Topics will range from HIV/AIDS, global warming, education, poverty, corruption to entrepreneurship. Their no-holds-barred approach is sure to make for exciting television viewing!

Filming has started on MTV Base Meets...With MTN and the series will premiere across Africa on MTV Base and other terrestrial TV Channels from 18 July 2011, and run for 8 weeks. A dedicated MTV Base Meets...with MTN Website and mobisite is accessible at www.mtvmeets.com ot http://mtvmeets.mobi

Consumers will be incentivised to participate in the campaign with a money-can't buy prize consisting of a trip for two to watch Manchester United in the UK, along with some other cool techno-savvy goodies.

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MARKETING GURU BIODUN SHOBANJO JOINS LINEUP FOR MTV’S ‘REAL TALK’

Biodun Shobanjo joins Alex Okosi (MTV Networks Africa), Ben Murray-Bruce (Silverbird Group), Leke Alder (Alder Consulting) and Mo Abudu (Inspire Africa) at the MTV sponsored event, to be held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos at 15:00 on Wednesday 30 March 2011.

Commented Alex Okosi, ‘Mr Shobanjo’s in-depth understanding of every facet of broadcasting, advertising and public relations as well as the challenges faced by marketers and brands, will significantly elevate the level of Real Talk and we are excited that Mr Shobanjo has confirmed his commitment to the event.’

After 38 distinguished years in the advertising business, Mr Shobanjo is widely acknowledged as one of the individuals who revolutionized the face of modern advertising in Nigeria. The founder of Insight Communications, Nigeria's foremost advertising agency, Mr Shobanjo was the Chief Executive Officer of the company for 25 years, a position from which he stood down at the end of December 2004. He remains the Vice Chairman of the company, offering senior guidance and advice to Insight’s management and clients.

Biodun Shobanjo is also the Chairman of Troyka, an investment holding company comprising the following businesses - The Quadrant Company (Public Relations consultancy), OptimumExposures (Nigeria’s leading out-of-home advertising company), All Seasons Mediacom and Media Perspectives (media independents), Azzagai (a through-the-line agency) and Halogen Security (asset protection and resource management).

Among the many awards and accoloades received by Mr Shobanjo during his stellar career were the announcement, in May 2009, that Newswatch nominated him as one of the 50 Notable Leaders in Corporate Nigeria in 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. In Sept 2009, TheNEWS selected him as one of 30 Nigeria world-class Entrepreneurs. In Feb 2010, he was inaugurated as the First Ambassador-General of mass medical mission (mmm) of National Cancer Prevention Programme (NCPP), while in March 2010, City People Media Group honoured him with the award of CEO of the Year. Recently in October 2010, The Guardian selected him amongst Nigeria’s 20 Outstanding Entrepreneurs of the Decade (2000-2010), and in December 2010, the NIMN awarded him the Most Valuable Personality (Titan Class) for Life Achievement in Advertising Development. In February, 2011, MarketingEdge Magazine honoured him as itsBrand Personality of Year 2010. In 2009, Mr Shobanjo became the host and CEO of the first and only season of the TV reality programme 'The Apprentice Africa', which aired in 6 African countries.

For more information about the programme or attendance at Real Talk please contact Ifeoma Williams at +234 195 00 708 or at Ifeoma.Williams@mtvne.com.

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MTV REAL TALK DEBUTS

MTV NETWORKS AFRICA SETS THE TONE FOR AUTHENTIC YOUTH MARKETING STRATEGIES WITH ‘REAL TALK’ – A DISCUSSION WITH TOP BUSINESS LEADERS

MTV Networks Africa is to hold a ground-breaking marketing seminar for agencies, brands and organizations targeting the Nigerian youth demographic. Real Talk, a combined seminar, executive discussion and presentation, will include panel appearances by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, Ben Murray-Bruce, Chairman, Silverbird Group and Leke Alder, Principal, Alder Consulting.

Inspirational TV personality, business woman and visionary Mo Abudu has been chosen to moderate the event. The ‘Moments with Mo’ anchor will lead the panelists and attendees through a wide ranging discussion of youth marketing best practice, strategy and tactics
including events, branding, content creation, digital marketing and street marketing.

Real Talk will take place at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday 30 March 2011 at 15:00. Commented Alex Okosi, ‘Real Talk is designed to help brands and marketers understand the most productive and authentic ways to interact with the Nigerian youth demographic. Tapping into the broad experience of the panelists and utilizing case studies, Real Talk will provide a compelling overview on how to connect, convert and retain
the youth.”

For more information on Real Talk please contact Ifeoma Williams at +234 195 00 708 or at Ifeoma.Williams@mtvne.com.

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MTV CELEBRATES NIGERIA'S INDEPENDENCE

…..Tags it “I love Naija”

To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Nigerian independence on 1 October, MTV base (DStv Channel 322 is celebrating Nigerian contemporary music, with a special “I Love Naija” themed weekend running from 1 to 3 October.

During this long weekend, MTV will pay tributes to Nigeria’s finest contemporary musicians.

Some of the programs lined up for ‘I love Naija’ includes a special Naija-themed edition of DJ Takeover, hosted by Naija legend DJ Snypes, official DJ to Nigerian pop icon 2Face Idibia. Premiering on Friday October 1 at 21:00 (Nigeria local time)

Others include Story of Seun Kuti - an intimate portrait of one of Nigeria’s most intriguing music stars, A special Nigerian edition of MVP: Most Voted Playlist - Nigerian Super Stars, Leaders of the Nigerian Nu Skool - an MTV base special focusing on the Nigerian hip hop scene at 20:00.

For MAMA fans anticipating the 2010 awards in Lagos, there will also be a screening of the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain from Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday 2 September at 19:00 (Nigeria local time),, and a glance back at the Road To Mama - Lagos on Sunday 3 September at 18:00 (Nigeria local time).

Also, a rundown of Naija’s Top 20 Best Videos, A look back at the 2007 MTV/MTN VJ search which launched Cynthia Okpala to TV Fame, A retrospective on BNC Fashionably Loud, the fashion-and-music spectacular on Sunday at 21:00 (Nigeria local time),Classic episodes of MTV base Spotlight featuring Styl Plus /Positive Black Soul and 2FACE/Lebo Mathosa

In works is a the premiere of a mammoth new music collaboration featuring Dbanj, Eldee, Naeto C, MI, Wande Coal and Banky W on an as-yet un-named track commissioned specially by MTV base and produced by Eldee. The music video of the track, directed by Clarence Peters, will air exclusively on MTV base for a month starting mid-October.

MTV base will also debut Base Select, a hot new interactive weekly request show hosted by MTV VJ Cynthia C-VON Okpala.

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VMA 2010 presenters and performers

CHER, ELLEN DEGENERES, KATY PERRY, THE “JERSEY SHORE” CAST, ROSARIO DAWSON, THE CAST OF “GLEE,” CHRIS PINE, THE CAST OF JACKASS, KIM KARDASHIAN, Joe Manganiello of “TRUE BLOOD,” RICK ROSS AND ROMEO OF AVENTURA TO APPEAR AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beatz and Bruno Mars Join List of Performers at “VMAs”

Audrina Patridge Brings the Global Audience Closer to the Red Carpet Action as the Official MTV International “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” Guest Correspondent

Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, 8 September 2010: MTV Networks Africa announced today that Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry, the cast of “Glee” including Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer and Amber Riley, in addition to Rosario Dawson, Chris Pine, the cast of Jackass including Johnny Knoxville, Bam Magera and Steve-O, Kim Kardashian, “True Blood” cast member Joe Manganiello, Rick Ross and Romeo of the multi-platinum Latin supergroup Aventura, are set to present at the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.”

In addition, the list of performances grows as Mary J Blige and Swizz Beatz prepare to hit the stage with Drake, while Bruno Mars will make his VMA performance debut at the 27^th annual awards show, which will take place on Sunday 12 September at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Joining the red carpet festivities is Audrina Patridge from “The Hills” who will serve as the official MTV International “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” guest correspondent. Through special vignettes from behind the scenes, the red carpet and the main event, she will give international viewers the scoop on everything happening before, during and after the show.

A special premiere episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will tape from the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Ellen’s cameras will be on hand to catch all of the VMA red carpet highlights and behind the scenes must see moments.

MTV Style has confirmed superstar model Coco Rocha will host MTV.com's 'Red Carpet Report.' Coco will lend her style expertise to the VMA red carpet and interview celebrities about their fashion.

Previously announced presenters include: The Social Network’s Justin Timberlake, Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Ashley Greene, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo. As previously announced, comedienne Chelsea Handler will host the show.

Other performers on the show include Linkin Park, Usher, Eminem, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Paramore, B.o.B, Florence + The Machine, along with Travis McCoy, Jason Derulo and Robyn who will perform with this year’s VMA house artist, deadmau5.

The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” including a one-hour pre-show, will premiere on MTV base (DStv Channel 322) on 13 September at 20:00 CAT (repeated on 15 September at 17:00) and on MTV (DStv Channel 321 on 13 September at 22:00 CAT (repeated on 14 September at 17:00).

The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.2 billion people via MTV's global network of 63 channels reaching 605 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV's more than 200 digital media properties around the world.

About MTV Networks Africa

MTV Networks Africa is Africa’s leading provider of multi-platform music, youth and kids’ entertainment, reaching in excess of 90 million viewers via a combination of pay-TV, terrestrial and CATV distributors, including DStv, Daarsat, STV, DBN, TBC1, WBS and Clouds TV. MTV Networks Africa comprises four TV channels and two websites, representing MTV base, MTV, VH1 and Nickelodeon across sub-Saharan Africa. MTV Networks Africa is part of MTVNI’s Emerging Markets Group, one of the fastest growing regions in the company’s portfolio of multi-platform businesses. The Emerging Markets Group manages 29 television channels, 30 websites, one video portal and four mobile TV channels encompassing the MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, VIVA and Comedy Central and COLORS brands in Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East and India. Additionally, the Emerging Markets portfolio includes MTVNHD, MTVNI’s first international high definition channel dedicated to music and kids which is operated by the Emerging Markets Group of behalf of MTVNI. MTVNI is owned by Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

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OMAWUMI, M.I, WANDE COAL OTHERS TAKE ON MUSIC FANS IN MTV BASE.IQ

..... As Base IQ premieres on MTV base

Lagos, Nigeria

You want to know what MI, Omawumi, Dr. Sid, Wande Coal, Dj Humility and Mo’Cheddah have in common?

Well - as well as being some of Nigeria’s hottest artists - these are just a few of the talented musicians lining up to participate in MTV base’s exciting new music and street culture quiz - MTV base.IQ Sweetened by Buttermint – which premieres on MTV base (DStv Channel 322), STV and AIT from this week.

Best selling rapper M.I., revered lyricist Sound Sultan, gifted singer Wande Coal and the rest have all been dropping into the hottest hangouts in Lagos accompanied by MTV VJ C-VON, ambushing their fans with an impromptu quiz. Artists and music fans alike are challenged to prove how much they know about Nigerian music and street culture through a series of specially designed MTV base questions on Nigerian artists, personalities, song lyrics and more!

MTV base.IQ Sweetened by Buttermint is an innovative quiz show which sets musicians, DJs, sports stars and celebrities against die- hard music fans. The project according to a spokesperson in MTV Networks Africa “will be the ultimate trial of Nigerian youths’ music know-how and the latest ‘street’ culture

Recorded in various campuses, neighbourhoods and local spots around Lagos, Nigeria, Base IQ’s major aim is to give young Nigerians the chance to represent where they come from by putting their musical knowledge to test.

Base IQ started on August 18, 2010. Divided into two series, Series 1 will run for thirteen fast paced episodes, while series 2 will continue in January 2011.

Solely anchored by Cynthia Okpala (CVON) the show is supported by Trebor Buttermint and fans will be able to participate by logging on to MTV Base official website www.mtvbase.com.

Cynthia is MTV’s only Nigerian VJ; the 24-year old computer science graduate from Ebonyi State University first came to public attention after winning the MTV & MTN VJ Search in Nigeria in November 2007.

Although these days, Okpala’s contract with MTV base has taken her all over the continent including recent trips to Nairobi and South Africa, the celebrated broadcaster is always keen on applying her talents in new directions. She currently combines her MTV duties with high profile gigs as a radio DJ and actress, co-hosting the ‘MTN Yellow Top 10 Countdown’ which is syndicated on 40 radio stations across Nigeria and starring on the MNET series 'Tinsel' as “Ify”

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MTV VJ CYNTHIA OKPALA SET TO WED

We’re happy to announce that MTV base VJ Cynthia Okpala has just got engaged to her friend and partner Ozoemena Mbanefo, with plans to exchange vows before year-end.

Okpala, who won the MTV base VJ search in 2007 has been dating Mbanefo for a while – before he proposed on June 12 during a group church outing.

‘We have our pastors’ blessings already and we’re already working towards a date,’ said Cynthia who’s getting ready to tape her new MTV base show, MTV base.IQ Sweetened By Buttermint later in the month. The bubbly bride-to-be will be back on our TV screens on DStv, STV and AIT from August 2010.

No date has been fixed for the wedding, ‘but it will happen before the end of the year’ says Cynthia.

Cynthia Okpala, 24, studied Computer Science at Ebonyi State University, graduating in 2007.

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How well do you know your music stars - MTV and Buttermint ask fans

Come July 2010, MTV VJ, Cynthia Okpala will kick off a new show on MTV base!

Titled MTV base.IQ Sweetened by Buttermint, the new Programme is a quiz show aimed at setting musicians, DJs, sports stars and celebrities against die- hard music fans. The project according to MTV base spokesperson “will be the ultimate trial of Nigerian youths’ music know-how and the latest ‘street’ culture

Recorded in various campuses, neighborhoods and local spots around Lagos, Base IQ’s major aim is to give young Nigerians the chance to represent where they come from by putting their musical knowledge to test how well do they know their favourite music stars? How well can
they rock the mic and work the stages? How well do they even understand the music scene?

“I can’t wait to get out on the road with Base IQ,’’ Cynthia says. ‘’ Seeing celebrities compete with music fans in a test of their music knowledge will be riveting television entertainment. Can you beat your music heroes at their own game? – that will be a sweet victory indeed!” she concluded.

Cynthia ‘C-Von’ Okpala is MTV’s only Nigerian VJ. The 24-year old computer science graduate from Ebonyi State University first came to public attention after winning the MTV & MTN VJ Search in Nigeria in November 2007.

Although these days, Cynthia’s contract with MTV base has taken her all over the continent including recent trips to Nairobi and South Africa, Miss Okpala is always keen on applying her talents in new directions. She currently combines her MTV duties with high profile gigs as a radio DJ and actress, co-hosting the ‘MTN Yellow Top 10 Countdown’ which is syndicated on 40 radio stations across Nigeria and starring on the MNET series 'Tinsel' as “Ify”

Base IQ will kick off on August 18, 2010. Divided into two series, Series 1 will run for 13 fast paced episodes, while series 2 will roll out in January 2011.

The show will be supported by Trebor Buttermint and fans will be able to participate by logging on to MTV Base official website http://www.mtvbase.com/.

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