MARLON WAYANS [@MarlonWayans] TO HOST THE MAMAs!
Friday, May 23, 2014Omoba
MTV Base has
revealed that multi-talented American actor, producer, stand-up comedian,
writer and film director Marlon Wayans will be the official host for
the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.
Wayans follows in
the illustrious footsteps of previous hosts such as Wyclef Jean and Eve, who
have hosted earlier MAMA events.
Marlon Wayans first
found fame with the TV show “In Living Color”, the highly acclaimed sketch
comedy show that helped launch the careers of such future stars as Jim Carrey
and Jamie Foxx. He also co-starred in the comedy sitcom “The Wayans Bros”, a
largely autobiographical show based on the brothers' real relationship and
personalities.
As an actor, Wayan’s movie
outings have grossed more than $736-million at the US box office. Wayans is
commonly recognized for his role as “Marcus Copeland” in the 2004 hit comedy
WHITE CHICKS, opposite Shawn Wayans, Jamie King and Terry Crews. Wayans also
starred alongside Shawn Wayans and Regina Hall in the successful spoof horror
franchise SCARY MOVIE and SCARY MOVIE 2.
Alex Okosi, SVP &
MD, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa commented, “Marlon
Wayans is a hugely popular entertainment figure known and loved by African
audiences from “The Wayans Brothers” and his various movie roles. His
irreverent humour and infectious energy will definitely make him a great host
for the 2014 MAMA.”
The 2014 MAMA is
set to feature stunning performances from African and international artists,
including the awards’ signature collaborations between artists of
different genres and cultures – a high point of every show. The stunning
line-up for MAMA 2014 includes R&B superstar Miguel, hip hop
game changer French Montana, Nigerian sensations Davido, Flavour and Tiwa
Savage and South African hit makers Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Oskido and Professor.
Many more artists are due to be announced next week.
Celebrating musicians
and achievers who have made the most impact on African youth culture throughout
the year, MAMA 2014 will, for the first time ever, premiere LIVE
across Africa on MTV Base(DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv
Channel 130) at 21:00 CAT. The show will also air tape-delayed
across BET’s international footprint. A one-hour MTV World Stage special
will also air around the world.
Taking place at the
International Conference Centre, Durban on 7 June, The MTV Africa Music
Awards is brought to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in
association with Absolut and The City of Durban. South
Africa Tourism is also a partner to the MAMA.
With hundreds of
thousands of votes already cast, public voting for 2014 MTV Africa Music
Awards continues online at www.mtvbase.com until midnight on 4 June 2014. The
winners of the MTV Base Leadership Award and Best Video are
chosen exclusively by MTV Base. Voting for Song of the
Year continues up until the show on 7 June.
Tickets for the 2014
MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal are on sale at www.computicket.com, on 0861 915 8000 and at Computicket
retail outlets. Seated tickets cost R450 (incl. VAT) while general access
(standing) tickets are R200 (incl. VAT).
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