NASTY C, YEMI ALADE & BABES WODUMO TO LIGHT UP THE STAGE AT THE MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS JOHANNESBURG 2016

African stars Yemi Alade, Nasty C and Babes Wodumo are to dazzle fans with electrifying performances at Joburg’s first ever edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA).

The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016, brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut and Google and in association with MTN and DStv, will take place at The Ticket pro Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 22 October2016.

Highlighting the “gold standard” in contemporary music, creativity and achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 promises to be the biggest and best ever, with more than 15,000 fans expected to fill out the Ticketpro Dome for the unique celebration.  Tickets for the awards go on sale on 7 September priced ZAR 250 (standing only) via www.ticketpro.co.za,

The definitive annual celebration of African and internationaltalent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognises and rewards musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year. The ceremony will feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with the show’s signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations

MAMA 2016 will celebrate African talent across 18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song andBest Collaboration in partnership with Absolut. The contribution of artists from Portuguese and French-speaking Africa will also be recognised in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories. Additional categories include the Africa Re-Imagined Award and Personality of the Year.The nominations for the awards will be revealed in two parts: on 21 September in Johannesburg, and in Lagos on 2 October.

Celebrating the pan-African scope of the MAMA, the awards will encompass two stunning Road to MAMA events featuring MAMA nominees and superstar DJs, to be held in Durban and Lagos.  Another much-anticipated element of MAMA 2016 will be a music industry workshop for aspiring musicians held on the day prior to the awards (21 October).

First staged in 2008, the MTV Africa Music Awards has recognised the talent of musicians, achievers and personalities from across Africa, rewarding iconic artists and game changers such as 2Face Idibia, Big Nuz, Cassper Nyovest, Davido, D’Banj, Flavour, Gangs of Ballet, HHP, Fally Ipupa, Liquideep, Mafikizolo, Lira, Nameless, Lupita Nyong’o, Clarence Peters, Diamond Platnumz, Anselmo Ralph, Sarkodie, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Cabo Snoop, Toofan, Trevor Noah, Zebra & Giraffe, Uhuru, Wahu, Yemi  Alade, and many more.

The MTV Africa Music Awards2016 will broadcast live on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Saturday 22 October at 21:00 CAT.The show will also be transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms from October onwards, while MTV channels around the world will broadcast a one-hour MAMA-themed MTV World Stage.

For more information on the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards, please go to www.mtvbase.com or www.mtv.co.za like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards please use the hashtag #MTVMAMA2016.

Catch the New Football Season On SuperSport

·        ALL 760 games of the new Premier League & La Liga seasons to be available on DStv

·        SuperSport to bring viewers unprecedented football coverage which includes UEFA Super Cup, Champions League, the FA Cup, the Capital ONE Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, Copa Del Rey final and the German Cup and more

 

August 9, 2016 – The best football leagues in the world are back and from Saturday 13 August 2016, the World of Champions, SuperSport, will bring football fans in Africa all the live action of the new season in HD glory on DStv!

Football fans where given a preview of the upcoming season last weekend when DStv showcased the much-anticipated Community Shield clash which saw Man United scoop their first silverware over last season’s Premier League title-holders, Leicester City. And if the hype and hysteria of the previous season is any indication, the looming Premier League is bound to be just as captivating with all 380 matches of the new season available on DStv!

At least 300 of the matches will be broadcast live, confirming SuperSport as the football destination of choice for viewers across Africa. The sports channel’s breadth and depth of the coverage, which will include first-class Premier League TV buildups with respected analysts, will remain unrivalled on the continent.

This coming season will bring an exciting new dimension with the Premier League scheduling Friday fixtures for the very first time. These, too, will be part of SuperSport’s vast Premiership offering to football fans. As usual, Saturdays will be firm football days with simultaneous 4pm (CAT) kickoffs that will see SuperSport air up to three extra games at a time over multiple SuperSport channels SS3, SS5, SS6, SS7 and SS11. The popular 24-hour Premier League channel will continue as standard on SS11, reaffirming SuperSport as the home of international football.

There will be little respite for Premiership fans as there will also be five weeks in the season with mid-week games that will air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Depending on channel availability, all 10 matches could be broadcast live, as was the case in the previous season.

The season begins on Saturday 13 August and concludes on May 21, 2017.

But that’s not all!

DStv Compact customers will continue to enjoy the best football leagues in the world this new football season. SS11 will continue to be the home of the EPL while SuperSport 12 will once again become a dedicated 24-hour La Liga channel where fans of teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona will have plenty to enthuse about when the season starts on 19 August 2016.

Thanks to the Spanish league’s staggered kick-off times, up to 80 percent of the 380 matches will be live. The balance of games will be on either SS5 or SS7 on an either live or delayed basis.

SuperSport will also broadcast the UEFA Super Cup (Real Madrid v Sevilla) on Tuesday, August 9, plus the Champions League, of which 100 of the 125 matches will be broadcast live from September 13 until the final in June 2017.

The Europa League will also enjoy wall-to-wall coverage – 205 matches in all with at least 120 live. Other great football properties on SuperSport include the FA Cup, the Capital ONE Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, Copa Del Rey final and the German Cup.

 

To ensure that no DStv football fan will miss out on the action, there will also be extensive football action from around the globe via the SuperSport website as well as the new SuperSport app, both of which offer extensive live streaming options, as well as video highlights. The popular DStv Catch Up service on the DStv Explora will also include highlights of all the major football fixtures. Additionally, all the latest live scores, results and breaking news can be found at the supersport.com website, app and mobile versions.

For more information on the unmatched football available on DStv and upcoming fixtures, visit www.supersport.com.

Africa Magic and MultiChoice announce 2017 AMVCAS

CALL FOR ENTRIES

09 August 2016 - Africa Magic, in association with Multichoice and proud sponsors Amstel Malta, is announcing the call to entry for the 2017 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), the prestigious initiative that honours film and TV talent across the continent. Billed to hold on the 3^rd and 4^th of March 2017, this will also mark the fifth consecutive year of the awards. 

The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry and with the success of the previous four editions, preparations are in top gear for the 2017 edition. Entries for the AMVCAs opened on the 1^st of August and close on the 15^th of October, 2016.

Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net West Africa, said: “We are pleased to announce the call to entry for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The African movie and television industry is brimming with exciting talent, and at Africa Magic we contribute to the industry by not only giving these talents the platform to showcase their skills and passion, but by celebrating their achievements whilst also encouraging them to continue honing their craft.”

At the fifth edition of the AMVCAs, a number of awards in different categories will be presented ranging from acting and directing to scriptwriting and cinematography. Other categories will include editing, soundtrack, make-up, sound, and lighting amongst others. For 2017 there are 27 categories in all, with 16 open to viewers and 11 decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.

MultiChoice Zambia Acting Managing Director Ngoza Kasunga Matakala said the Zambian film industry is quickly budding and deserves to be noticed at continental level. “There is great talent in Zambia and we are happy that Zambezi Magic has in the past year worked very hard to bring this talent to the fore. People around the Southern African region particularly, and Africa as a whole, can now see what Zambia offer in film. The AMVCA are a great platform for this great talent to be recognized and rewarded. I urge the local film industry to take interest and participate in these awards,” she said.

Films, made-for-television movies or television series previously entered into or nominated for an award, or awarded a prize in another film and television competition are eligible to be entered for the 2017 AMVCAs, and all films, made-for-television movies or television series are eligible for entry to the AMVCA if they are broadcast or publicly screened during the period of October 1^st, 2015 to September 30^th, 2016.

Entry for the AMVCAs is free and the closing date for submissions is the 15^th of October 2016.

Please see entry guidelines below:

ENTRY GUILDLINES:

STEP 1

Prepare a 2 to 3 minute long showreel for your online submission.

STEP 2

Log on to www. africamagic.tv and navigate to the submission page.  

Step 3

Fill out the submission forms and upload the clip. A unique reference number will be allocated to each completed online submission

Depending on their location, participants should send their entries to either of the following addresses, quoting their unique reference number:

Attention: Hadizat Ibrahim (Nigeria)

MSS Local Productions

4 industrial street, off town planning way, Illupeju, Lagos. 

Attention: Neo Phele (South Africa)

Magic Center

137 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, 2123, South Africa.

Attention: Margaret Mathore (Kenya)

2nd floor, M-Net Offices

Local Production studio, Jamhuri Grounds off Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

For more information on entry requirements and submission procedures, please log on to www.africamagic.tv

FROM SLIMY CHESTS TO WRECKING BALLS, CARNIVAL CITY BROUGHT OUT THE ABSURD ON IDOLS SA!

Johannesburg will go down as the city with the most ludicrous cast of characters coming to audition on Idols SA so far.

This week saw the audition tour parking at Carnival City where than 1600 people defied gloomy weather to come take a shot at musical fame. Somizi Mhlongo debuted a new hairstyle which came in handy during his faux sangoma impersonation, Gareth Cliff rediscovered a favourite toy and a twitchy finger, Randall Abrahams went “poof” and Unathi Msengana … well, Unathi cried.

But back to the contestants.

There was Amos, a repeat offender who was rejected in Pretoria when he auditioned with a confusing rendition of Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud. Obviously believing that the judges must have been suffering from hearing loss that time, Amos came back at Carnival City to “bless” the four with his remarkable voice. So sure was Amos of his massive talent that he didn’t bother to change a single thing from his previous audition.

So it should not have come as a surprise to him that the judges were also not going to change their minds. It remained a firm no, and a crushed Amos went from utter disbelief to sobs in the blink of an eye.

A sad ending to his fantasy indeed, but his was not the only “happily never after”. And with each rejection came the blame game. Some excuses were comical, others downright outlandish, and all of them defied logic.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom, however. Take 16 year-old Celine Nato  from Edenvale. She received the first Golden Ticket of the day when she serenaded the judges singing Confetti by Tori Amos. Siyakha Tshayela, 22, from Vosloorus also received four nods, with Somizi comparing her to the late Lulu Dikana and Randall calling her “refreshing”.

And there was Terra Cox, who reduced Unathi to tears when he belted out Gladys Knight’s Neither One of Us. The 28 year-old from Eden Park dedicated the song to his late mother.

Still, not everyone had it easy and bets were wagered for the release of the Golden Ticket. Sgherdeed Ross has Somizi to thank for hers after he cajoled Gareth into giving the last-chance 30 year-old a yes.   Now if Sgherdeed doesn’t make it past the second round of auditions during Theatre Week, Somizi will take Gareth on a shopping spree and give him a fashion overhaul all at his expense. No pressure Sgherdeed!

Idols SA season 12 is on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161 on Sundays at 17h30 CAT.

For more Idols SA action, visit our website: www.idolssa.tv   or be part of the conversation via the following social media platforms:

Facebook: Idols South Africa (www.facebook.com/IdolsSA) 

Twitter: @IdolsSA #IdolsSA

Instagram: @IdolsSA

WeChat ID: IdolsSA

For more information go to www.dstv.com

Day 1 of Oktoberfest 4 Goes Cosmic: Zambia Is Not Ready for Day 2wo Tho

Day 1 of Oktoberfest 4  Goes Cosmic: Zambia Is Not Ready for Day 2wo Tho

by the Sum Up by The Apache Kempson Festival Jedi

@ZambiazHarshTag @KempsonAri

M usic festivals do not come any bigger than this in Zambia and its World Class…“Don’t this ish just make you wanna jump jump”… if I wasn’t the Godfather of blogging and didn’t need to quench your FOMO (the best cure for FOMO tho is being there) needs tho… Ladies and Gents, Zambia is not ready for The Biggest Musical Party of 2015 tho… @RandGzambia #R&GOktoberfest 4. As I blog the Day 1 wrap up live and direct, my Shazam has been nonstop live… The big P Paratus have delivered on the FREE Wi-Fi (Zambians can not exhaust the bundles even if they tried). Yeap I jogged here tho and danced off a foot cramp… cue music Jedi now.  Dj Joe Mfalme @DjJoeMfalme our Great Lakes neighbor set it off with that Kenyan energy to the deck with throw back club classics only a seasoned Dj and clubbers would know tho. He was not done with his set yet, he had some club bangers for the trendy listeners tho. As for GoodLuck @GoodLuck… it was a stellar performance of the highest quality… Live sax and electro percussion with rich silky vocals to jazz up sound (I didn’t get my free T-shirt tho so can I get a Follow tho instead after the exclusive of course!) brought the festival energy levels to cosmic. It did not pause with the boogie caused by the infectious Cape tunes. And then Dj Blocks @DjBlocksZambia and Dj Dutch @sebastiendutch got busy with a mash up to finish the party people tho… Epic and another first tho!  No need to wait for the @Pepsi freebies tho, soon as they see you get in, there T-eez for you but wait revelers, theirs is another tent for the hardcore house ravers tho under the auspices of Dj Funky G and @Shotzismyname… Yes that’s were the two sport channels are showing with a full fledged bar and cocktail mixologist even… we got erybuddy coverd folks. Had to get my Doro on ryt quick tho!  Did I mention the Ice Cold Castle light chill tho… Lemme stop with the give away’s tho… *Scorpion Voice* Get over here! Even the guy form the Zamtel ad is hur.

A Snap of Women Behind the Lens: The 3ree Ladies With the Epic Edge Photography

The Captions by @ZambiazHarshTag aka Kempson Ari Visuals by Epic Edge Photography

There is a famous adage about a picture telling a story, tales that a 1000 words cannot be describe. An image immortalizes a moment in time, a feeling and the energy of the subject, object or space. Until recent times, photography has been a male dominated field but in recent times the paradigm is changing. More women are picking up their cameras and snapping away, and Zambian women are also getting in on the act. Hence I am honored to present to you the first Zambian all women (who are also sisters) photography outfit Epic Edge Photography. The ladies smiled beautifully, were pleasant and so went the epic interview.

@ZambiazHarshTag: Who came up with the name Epic Edge Photography?

Nozge Mbewe: As the creative of the group I came up with the name.

@ZambiazHarshTag: Who does what in the group?

Yavwira Mbewe: I run the admin and keep this in check. My part in the group involves dealing with the clients

Nozge Mbewe Syampongo: As I earlier stated, I am the creative one. So I am the eye that scouts the location and comes up with ideas and concepts for the shoot.

Catherine Mbewe: Someone has to be behind the lens to take the pictures, so I’m the photographer.

@ZambiazHarshTag: What makes Epic Edge Photography different from the other entities on the scene at the moment?

Catherine: We are specialized in outdoor photography unlike the majority of photographers who work or own their own studios. That said we are not limited in our scope but find a balance so as to deliver what the client wants hence studio shoots can also be arranged.

Now you know why they have epic edge, look no further the next time you need that epic touch to your pictures, the ladies of Epic Edge Photography are ready to snap life’s fondest memories. Visit their Facebook page fb.me/epicedgeshots, like it and tell your people about it. *Strikes Pose and Waves*

TLC’S NEXT GREAT PRESENTER SEARCH IS BACK IT COULD BE YOU!

TLC’s search for its next African presenter is back! This year the popular entertainment TV channel, in association with Colgate Optic White, is looking for that special person who has the winning style and Colgate smile to land the chance to present TLC’S MOST EXTREME, a brand new, four-part series coming to TLC Entertainment (DStv 135) in Q1 2017, plus an extra one-off special documenting the winner’s story.  Featuring some of the most hilarious, gripping and outrageous moments from TLC’s history, TLC’s Most Extreme will be a must see for die-hard fans of the channel and a fantastic platform to launch a new presenting talent to DStv subscribers across Africa.     

From Monday 25^th July to Sunday 21^st August, TLC fans from across the continent are invited to submit a 90-second video audition showcasing their presenting skills and explaining why they have what it takes to be the perfect presenter.  Candidates will also be required to read a pre-written script to camera, details of which, plus full entry criteria, can be found on the Next Great Presenter website.

Last year, over 1500 TLC fans from across the continent entered the highly-contended competition, and after 60,000 votes, Namibia’s David Mbeha was crowned the winner. This time around, the competition is set to be even bigger, with more amazing prizes up for grabs for the lucky winner, including a luxury holiday for two, plus of course the opportunity to travel to London to film the four part series in one of TLC’s studios. 

“The success of TLC’s Next Great Presenter 2015 exceeded our expectations in every way and we are extremely excited to roll the competition out for a second year and amplify it further though our partnership with Colgate Optic White. After receiving more than a thousand entries from across the continent, it only made sense to bring this campaign back and once more showcase the exceptional talent that Africa has to offer,” says Lee Hobbs, VP of Channels, Emerging Business, Discovery Networks CEEMEA.  “This year, we will we be looking for contenders who were made to be in front of the camera; with the enthusiasm, charisma, style and smile needed to make our TV screens light-up and join the likes of Buddy, Randy and Oprah in the TLC hall of fame. That is no mean feat, but we know our African viewers will take up the challenge and show us what they’ve got!” 

“Colgate is excited to be part of this experience. TLC’s Next Great Presenter allows us to really bring Colgate Optic White to life - fashion, style and a perfect smile,” said Stuart Cryer, Marketing Director, Oral Care.  “We look forward to many Colgate Smiles lighting up TLC screens as contestants live the Optic White brand!”

Each video audition will be reviewed by a team of experts who will select the top twelve to advance to the Boot Camp stage during which three finalists will be selected by a panel of judges including executives from TLC, DStv and Colgate. But, in the end it will be up to the TLC viewers to vote for their favourite finalist, with the winner set to be revealed live at a star-studded event in Johannesburg later this year.

For your chance to become TLC’s next African presenter, visit the Next Great Presenter website for complete details on how to enter. For further updates, keep watching TLC Entertainment (DStv 135) and join the conversation on Facebook at “TLC Africa”, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLC_Africa and on Instagram TLC_Africa

For more information log onto www.dstv.com

‘Talk with Kwangu’ to Premiere on Zambezi Magic

Catch acclaimed Journalist Kwangu Liwewe @kliwewe as she hosts Five Presidential candidates on a new show premiering on Zambezi Magic @zambezimagictv, DStv @DStv channel 160 called ‘Talk with Kwangu’.

The show will air daily at 20:00 hours from Monday  25th July to Friday 29th July ,2016  then repeat from 1st to 5th August and an omnibus on the 11th of August ,2016.

Get to know more about the presidential hopefuls in this year’s elections only on Talk with Kwangu exclusive to Zambezi Magic, DStv Channel 160.

Remember, Zambezi Magic is available on DStv compact, compact plus and Premium bouquets.

Idols season 12: The Wait Is Finally Over

The most anticipated singing reality show Idols SA is back on the small screens, exclusively to Mzansi Magic @Mzansimagic DStv @DStv channel 161. Season 12 Kicks off with Durban auditions, The city that gave birth to previous Idols winners Khaya Mthethwa @khayamthethwa and Vincent Bones saw over 2000 hopefuls' line up at the Playhouse in Durban for a chance to impress the judges. Will the warmest place in South Africa have the judges feeling warm and fuzzy due to the remarkable talent? Will this year's contestants manage to uphold the standard set by the predecessors?

Our judges Randall Abrahams, Somizi Mhlongo @somizi, Unathi Msengane @UnathiMsengane and Gareth Cliff @GarethCliff have quite a task ahead of them. "The Durban auditions stood out the most for me, as not only did we see some great talent, we also saw a character coming out in numbers," announced Somizi Mhlongo.

"As our first stop for the Season 12 search, the bar has certainly been set and KZN is to be applauded for always coming to the party, literally and figuratively," said Proverb. Only time will tell if "the warmest place in South Africa" will unearth the next Idol!

Be part of the journey as we gear up for the next South African Idols filled with drama, laughter, emotions, memorable moments and more!

 Idols SA season 12 Premiered on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161 from Sunday,

 17 July 2016 at 17h30 CAT.

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