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- 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…
- 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…
- 23 Sept 2016
Trevor Noah to Host MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016
South African comedy legend and host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah is heading home to host the sixth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), Africa’s most…
- 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,…
- 11 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…
- 31 Aug 2010
MTV, Bharti Airtel Partners on MAMA
MTV Networks Africa (MTVNA) and Bharti Airtel have reached an agreement to hold the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) in Lagos. MTVNA’s jubilant celebration of contemporary…
- 12 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…
- 11 May 2009
Zain, Kenya Host Mama 2009
MTV Networks Africa and Zain have confirmed that the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards (Mama), the annual celebration of the continent’s contemporary music and youth culture, holds on October 10 at…
- 8 Sept 2010
Airtel to Host Africa’s Galaxy of Stars At MAMAs 2010
Following the announcement of the 2010 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) with Airtel, the telecom firm’s operation in Nigeria, Zain Nigeria has expressed its commitment to and…
- 5 Oct 2010
Banky W, Teargas, Fally Ipupa & Daddy Owen Billed for MAMA Performance
MTV and Zain Africa, organizers and sponsor of this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) have locked down Banky W, Fally Ipupa, Teargas and Daddy Owen to deliver a series of…
- 5 Oct 2010
Banky W, Teargas, Fally Ipupa & Daddy Owen Billed for MAMA Performance
MTV and Zain Africa, organizers and sponsor of this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) have locked down Banky W, Fally Ipupa, Teargas and Daddy Owen to deliver a series of…
- 13 Jan 2021
Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz Lead the Pack in MAMA Kampala 2021
The second list of nominees for the upcoming MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA) on 20 February spotlights Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz who top the list with three…
- 8 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…
- 6 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…
- 3 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…
- 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…
- 29 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…
- 3 Dec 2016
Young Singers Showcased on Glo-Sponsored African Voices
The next episode of the TV magazine, CNN’s African Voices, sponsored by Globacom, is showcasing young musical artistes who are breaking new grounds and providing inspiration to their peers across the…
- 25 May 2015
GOtv Refreshes Brand Content Experience
GOtv is taking subscribers on a new and exciting journey with a refreshed brand positioning that will reaffirm the brand as a leader in digital television entertainment and as the most affordable and…
- 27 Oct 2008
Music, Fun at Zain Tru Search Concert in Enugu
Enugu came alive with fun, good music and the best of Nigerian entertainment, recently when Zain and Television outfit, Nigezie held the South-East edition of the Tru Search Concert, a talent hunt…
- 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…
- 13 Feb 2020
VIMN Africa, MultiChoice Group Renew 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…
- 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…
- 5 May 2022
South African Media Personality, Bonang Matheba, Joins IK Osakioduwa as Co-Host for 8th AMVCAs
Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice have announced the hosts for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, set to hold on May 14, 2022, in Lagos. The multi-talented…
- 11 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…
- 13 Nov 2008
Battle of the Sexes in Zain/MTV Advance Warning
Girls’ power seems to be too much for guys participating in the ongoing Zain/MTV Advance Warning, a reality music TV show that gives contestants a chance at stardom, N5 million and a brand new…
- 22 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…
- 3 Mar 2016
D'Banj, Pearl Thusi Emerge "Lip Sync Battle Africa" Hosts
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has announced the hosts for Lip Sync Battle Africa, the first localised format of the multi-platform, pop-culture phenomenon to air on the…
- 3 Jun 2019
BHM Emerges PR Agency of The Year 2018 at Brandcom Festival
Black House Media (BHM), foremost media and public relations company has been awarded the ‘PR Agency of the Year’ 2018, at the recently held Brandcom Festival. Organised by Brand Communicator…
- 1 Sept 2008
Fashola Praises Zain’s Brand Launch, Aligns with MTV for Youth
Mr. Babatunde Fashola, governor of Lagos State has hailed the smooth transition from Celtel to Zain saying that the exercise was well-managed and world class in execution. Fashola was speaking when…