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- 5 Mar 2019
MTV Base Takes Over Mainland Block Party For Anniversary Celebration
Iconic 24-hour music channel, MTV Base, celebrated its 14th year anniversary on Sunday, March 3 with an unforgettable edition of the Mainland Block Party. Country Manager VIMN Africa, Bada Akintunde…
- 19 Apr 2016
MTV Base Reveals Urban African Outlook
MTV Base is set to unveil a revolutionary content catalogue with a number of fresh programmes targeting young urban African viewers set to be launched in the coming few days. The programming campaign…
- 11 Dec 2017
MTV BASE Unveils Panel to Select Hottest Nigerian Song of 2017
MTV Base Africa’s foremost music and general entertainment Television Network, has announced the return of the MTV Base Roundtable, the most controversial and fiercely debated music list in Nigerian…
- 21 Feb 2020
Alex Okosi on MTV Base Behind The Story, Talks on Humble Beginning, Launching MTV In Africa & More
On Tuesday, the special episode of MTV Base Behind The Story featured Alex Okosi, who is the driving force behind ViacomCBS Networks Africa, home to powerhouse entertainment brands BET, Comedy…
- 7 Sept 2018
Gulder Continues Support for MTV Base Guy Code, As Season 2 Returns
MTV Base Guy Code, a show about the rules guiding the everyday life of the modern man is set to return for its second season in Nigeria. Guy code which is sponsored by Gulder, is the ultimate…
- 21 Jul 2016
“MTV Base Meets Bill Gates” Conversation to Dwell on Technology in Africa
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa is excited to reveal that Bill Gates is to appear on a special episode of “MTV Base Meets…” The US entrepreneur and philanthropist will make a…
- 16 Jan 2019
5 MTV BASE Shows You Should Definitely Watch This Year
While there are many pieces of great content that we are looking forward to this year, MTV Base’s programming is definitely on the top of our list. For music lovers and entertainment fanatics alike,…
- 21 Jul 2025
MTN, MTV Base Launch “Room of Safety” Series to Promote Online Child Safety
Telecoms giant MTN Group has partnered with MTV Base to launch the Room of Safety campaign, a youth-led movement aimed at raising awareness on internet safety and digital wellbeing for children and…
- 22 Jan 2019
MTV Base’s Celeb Living Returns for New Season With Paul, LAX, Jimi Agbaje & More
MTV Base’s hit show, Celeb Living, is back for yet another explosive season and the viewers are sure to be thrilled with the show’s new guests. Back with A-list celebrities and more…
- 26 Jan 2009
MTV Base Extra Smooth Parties Thrill Enthusiasts
The second edition of the Club MTV Base Extra Smooth urban club parties, which took place in various Nigerian cities recently with the fun train making a final stop in the city of aquatic splendour -…
- 10 Dec 2018
Club MTV Base in partnership with Coca Cola was sensational with Olamide, Juliet Ibrahim, Sensei Uche in attendance
The highly anticipated edition of Club MTV Base finally took place at Quilox Night Club, VI on December 8 2018. The 24-hour music channel from Viacom International Media Networks Africa, MTV…
- 11 Feb 2020
I Was Never Going To Do Music, I Always Wanted To Be A Footballer’ – Zlatan Ibile Bares It All On MTV Base Behind The Story
On another exciting episode of MTV Base Behind The Story, Zanku King, Zlatan, opens up on several controversial topics about him as he sits with the host, Sammy Walsh. The rapper takes fans down…
- 27 Jan 2020
MTV Base Features 2Baba on The Second Episode Of Behind The Story Season II
The second episode of the MTV Base Behind The Story season II will air on Tuesday, 28th of January and will see the host, Sammy Walsh delve into the personal life of the legendary Innocent Idibia,…
- 24 May 2021
Africa Day Concert 2021: MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba to Feature Star-studded Appearances from Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, Others
The Africa Day Concert 2021, brought to you by MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba have announced a star-studded line-up of guest appearances from some of the most well-known faces on the continent and…
- 10 Jul 2019
MTV Base Emerges Best Music Channel of the Year At Marketing Edge Awards
It was a night of glitz, glamour and excellence at the 2019 edition of the Marketing Edge Brands and Advertising Excellence Awards. The event took place on Wednesday, June 26 2019 at Balmoral…
- 25 Nov 2020
MTV Africa Music Awards 2021 Goes Virtual
MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the continental flagship award show in 2021. The Iconic MTV Base celebration, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which showcases the ultimate in African…
- 7 Feb 2019
VIMN Africa Hosts Panel with Top Industry Experts at Social Media Week Lagos
VIMN Africa hosted a remarkable panel session featuring Nigeria’s top industry experts tagged: ‘Music, Content and Consumer Experiences Changing The African Narrative’. Hosted by MTV Base VJ, Folu…
- 8 Dec 2008
MTV, Zain Announce Winners of MAMA
MTV and Zain have announced winners at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which rocked the city of Abuja recently. MTV Africa Music Awards was created by MTV Base and sponsored by Zain,…
- 6 Feb 2012
MTV’s VJ Delivers
MTV Base’s Nigerian VJ Cynthia Okpala better known as C-Von and husband, Ozoemena Mbanefo have taken delivery of a baby boy in far way Unite States of America. The 27-year-old Cynthia had…
- 24 Jan 2013
Glo ‘The Big Friday’ Returns with Brand New Season
Glo Presents The Big Friday Show, popular television show, will return to TV screens this weekend with a brand new season and the show is offering a lot of freebies. This week’s studio guests are the…
- 20 Oct 2008
Zain Partners MTV on African Music
In an effort to take contemporary African music to a new and exciting dimension, Zain is partnering with MTV Africa to bring the maiden edition of The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). MAMA…
- 21 Jan 2020
VCNI Announces New Africa Executive Leadership Team As Alex Okosi Moves to New Opportunities
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has announced the departure of VCNI veteran Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International at the end of…
- 4 Feb 2019
VIMN AFRICA to Host Panel With Top Industry Experts At Social Media Week Lagos
Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) is set to host a panel of Nigeria’s leading industry experts at Social Media Week Lagos on Tuesday, February 5th by 4:30 pm. Taking…
- 26 May 2016
Actresses Dumas & Funke Fire Up ‘Lip Sync Battle Africa’ 5th Episode
On this week’s episode of Lip Sync Battle Africa, popular actresses Joselyn Dumas and Funke Akindele will be putting aside their acting careers as they battle it out in MTV Base’s (DStv channel 322)…
- 12 May 2021
YouTube Music Celebrates Africa Month with LIVE Performances from Sho Majozi, Sauti Sol, Fireboy DML, Others
YouTube Music on Wednesday released a schedule of performances and music-industry related events in celebration of Africa month. In the lead up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base…
- 21 May 2020
Davido, Burna Boy, Salif Keita Others Added to Africa Day Benefit Concert
YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa, with Idris Elba, have announced further additions to the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” lineup. The concert will be streamed on the MTV Base Africa…
- 10 Nov 2021
BHM Salutes Alex Okosi on UK Powerlist Nod
BlackHouse Media (BHM) has saluted Nigerian media and tech executive Alex Okosi after he was named as one of Britain’s 100 most influential black people in the Powerlist 2022. Alex Okosi, Managing…
- 28 Nov 2019
VIMN Africa and MultiChoice Group Renew Distribution Partnership
Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and MultiChoice Group have announced the renewal of their distribution partnership which highlights the investment in local content, bringing…
- 2 Aug 2019
VIMN Africa’s EVP & MD, Alex Okosi, named Honorary Fellow of National Institute of Marketing Of Nigeria
Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and BET International, Alex Okosi on Thursday received another befitting industry…
- 24 Oct 2019
RMD, Tobi Bakre, Osas Ighodaro, Others Join MTV Shuga Cast As New Season Returns This October
Youth-Focused Pan-African TV drama, MTV Shuga Naija, is returning this October with a brand new season themed “Choices.”. The award winning TV drama will premiere on the 23rd of October, 2019 on MTV…