MTV Africa

Broadcast on: DStv
Active from: 01 Aug 1987
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Shows

Ridiculousness Africa

Genre: Comedy, Clip Show
Channel: MTV Africa
Summary: South African version of the American comedy video clip show in which commentators mock the insane antics, crazy stunts and life-threatening feats.
Starring: Thomas Gumede, Boity Thulo, Denise Zimba

Lip Sync Battle Africa

Genre: Comedy, Music, Reality Competition
Channel: MTV Africa, MTV Base, e.tv, eExtra
Summary: Comedy reality competition based on the American version in which celebrities battle each other with lip sync performances of famous music videos.
Starring: Pearl Thusi, D'banj, Denrele Edun

#YouGotGot

Genre: Comedy, Reality, Hidden Camera, Prank Show
Channel: MTV Africa, MTV Base
Summary: Hidden camera show in which a crew of pranksters attempt to frighten and fool members of the public and celebs with a variety of set up scenarios.
Starring: Tol A$$ Mo

Lip Sync Battle

Genre: Comedy, Music, Reality Competition
Channel: MTV Africa, e.tv, eKasi+, MTV Base, SABC1
Summary: Each week two celebrities battle each other with lip sync performances chosen from a range of songs, with the studio audience deciding the winner.
Starring: LL Cool J, Chrissy Teigen

MTV Shuga

Genre: Drama, Education
Channel: MTV Base, FX Africa, Top One, eKasi+, e.tv, BET International, SABC1, StarTimes One, MTV Africa, eExtra, BET Africa
Summary: Drama designed to empower and motivate youth and young adults to modify their sexual behaviour and to embrace positive HIV prevention strategies.

Faking It

Genre: Comedy, Comedy-Drama
Channel: MTV Africa
Summary: Faking It is an American romantic comedy television series created by Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov and developed by Carter Covington about two best friends who love each other - in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status.
Starring: Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin

The MTV Africa Music Awards

Genre: Music, Award Shows, Specials
Channel: MTV Base, MTV Africa, e.tv, BET International, BET Africa
Summary: Conceived as the ultimate celebration of African music, the MAMAs provide a promotional platform for the burgeoning African music industry.
Starring: Trevor Nelson, Wyclef Jean, Marlon Wayans