VIMN Africa and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) have revealed that Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking are to join the glittering ranks of performers at the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016. The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in association with MTN and DStv. Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking join previously announced...

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MTV Base presents yet another exciting exclusive for you! Baba Hafusa A.K.A Reminisce decided to bless his super fans with his 4th studio album ‘El-Hadj’ which is a follow up to his 2012’s Book Of Rap Stories, 2013’s Alaga Ibile and 2015’s Baba Hafusa.. Base fam, you get to listen to it before anybody else get to bring it to you. ...

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  MTV Base is throwing down a challenge to the youth of Nigeria, as we search for a brand new VJ to represent the channel. The new VJ will host shows on MTV Base and MTV as well as interviewing stars, MC-ing events, attending international awards shows such as the VMAs, EMAs and MAMAs, walking the red carpet, and travelling the continent – all while being an ambassador...

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Following the success of the #TellEverybody Global Goals Campaign in 2015, the United Nations Project Everyone in partnership with Getty Images and the Screen Advertisers World Association (SAWA) are proud to introduce an exciting global project involving a section which features African female artists and choreographers to highlight the issues affecting girls and women around the world. 20 years on, a remake of the Spice Girls’ Wannabe video,...

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Nigerian artiste Niniola has no intentions of slowing down. She is back again and this time it’s the visual for her previously released single SHABA which is currently tearing up the airwaves. ...

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The 2016 BET award viewers’ choice international act winner Falz the Bahd Guy has dropped the highly anticipated video titled “Soft Work” off his sophomore album ‘Stories That Touch! ...

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Off her sophomore album titled “Mama Africa: The Diary of an African Woman” , Yemi Alade premieres the video to her afro-pop dance anthem “Koffi Anan”.  The track Koffi Anan is a bonus of her sophomore album was released under Effyzzie Music Group. Yemi Alade is currently the most viewed African female act of all time, with over 80 million views on YouTube/Vevo to her credit. ...

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Today, BET (DStv channel 129) unveiled hip-hop superstar and global humanitarian Akon as the recipient of the 2016 Global Good Award at the “BET Awards”. The second annual Global Good Award is presented as a part of the “BET Awards” and honours individuals championing endeavours which positively impact change and heighten awareness in different parts of the world. A Grammy- and BET Award-nominated, two-time multi-platinum musical artist, producer,...

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It is with sadness in our hearts that we report that Babatunde Okungbowa, known to the world as OJB Jezreel passed on early this morning, Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  His kidney transplant had failed completely since last week, and he was down with kidney related disease, and consequently was flown to India for a transplant in 2013. ...

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Watch what happens after Falz the Soldier rescued Simi from the militants, and yes “The MTV Bigger Friday Show” brings you a glimpse of what happened next! ...

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Following the recent release of his sophomore EP Ìréti which has been championed by Apple Music/Beats 1, The FADER, Capital Xtra's DJ Abrantee, BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM and MTV UK among others, British Nigerian Afrobeats artist and MOBO Awards nominee Moelogo has joined forces with Sony Music’s Nigerian Pop star Davido and BET Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie to bring the official remix to his EP lead single ‘Penkele’, premiered...

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Desamour Production Company hosted media influencers and editors to an exclusive screening of the much anticipated movie ‘Ghana Must Go’ at The FilmHouse Cinemas, Surulere. The romantic comedy is produced by award-winning Ghanaian/Nigerian actress, Yvonne Okoro and set for nationwide release on the 10th of June, 2016. Directed by multiple award-winning filmmaker, Frank Rajah Arase; Ghana Must Go stars Yvonne Okoro, Kofi Adjorlolo, Ik Ogbonna, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Helen...

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Oundun!!! Vector Tha Viper & G.R.A.P Music has released a new high tempo hip hop track – What’s That, produced by Mekoyo.. ...

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During a recent interview on 'The Ellen Degeneres Show,' Drake talked about hosting SNL, being a "cheap thrill, his relationship with Rihanna & meeting a charismatic 9-year-old boy at the NBA All-Star game. When asked about his relationship with Riri, Drake responded that he and Rihanna are just friends, so Ellen pulled out a few pictures of Drizzy & Riri as you can see below: ...

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Step aside Drake for a minute, we’ve got a new number 1 track on the billboard chart. Justin Timberlake’s soundtrack for the upcoming Trolls movie has debuted as the No. 1 single on the Hot 100 chart with “Can’t Stop The Feeling, knocking off Drake’s “One Dance,” featuring Wizkid and Kyla, from the No. 1 spot after one week on the chart. ...

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It’s not a joking sturvs!!!   The dynamic duo of Falz the Bahd Guy & Simi have gathered quite the following for themselves on social media platforms and households locally and internationally with simple originality. In this intimate sit-down with Impelling Africa Nigeria, they take us through the highs and the lows of their journey and how they have been able to keep it simple and keep themselves...

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Multiple award winning Tanzanian singer, Alikiba has drooped the much awaited video for his smash hit single “Aje” which he premiered exclusively on MTV Base.  ...

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The duo of Lamboginny & Mr Clayy have returned with yet another super blazing tone, this time it’s a pitch perfect wedding song featuring Mama Africa Yemi Alade titled “Show Dem”. ...

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