2011 Channel O Music Video Awards

If there's one event I am looking forward to this year (besides others, lol), it's the Channel O Awards *Anticipating*

Open your diaries (those who have them) & keep Friday 11 November evening open, because Sandton Convention Center is the place to be! If you cannot make it in person, console yourself because they will be broadcast LIVE on Channel O - If you don't have a dish, you'll just have to wait for me to update you. Not the dish-dish-dish that you eat from, of course! *Just Saying*

This year’s event promises to feature a line-up of hot, contemporary African talent, from hotshot South African newcomer AKA to established Mozambican artist, Lizha James and a number of big stars in-between.

AKA



Lizha James



One of the highlights of the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards is likely to be a rap showdown featuring the multi-nominated Mzansi Hip-Hop stars AKA, Khuli Chana going up against Ugandan Hip-Hop queen Keko alongside fellow rapper Navio, Zambia’s C.R.I.$.I.$ and one of Nigeria’s finest Ice Prince

Other performances are set to come from Most Gifted Dance Video nominee DJ Cleo and Nigeria’s Flavour whose hit Nwa Baby (Remix) is nominated for Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video as well as Most Gifted African West Video.

Also adding fire to the live performances are:

Professor (Most Gifted Kwaito Video)

 

Angola’s Cabo Snoop (Most Gifted Male Video)



L-Tido, (Most Gifted African Southern Video)

For the first time in the shows history, a dedicated choreographer - actress, dancer and musician Khabonina Qubeka, who we also know as 'Khabodaciouz' - has been chosen to craft the special dance numbers on the night.

When I asked how she felt about her involvement earlier, she replied "The Channel O' Music Video Awards have been Uniting African artists for years! Now, being part of this "phenom" is mind blowing for me because as a Choreographer,  I'm working with all types of Music Genres & Amazing artists, we are all in this melting pot of Creative Energy! I LOVE IT!!

*We love her too!!!*

Voting for the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards is now open and closes midnight on Friday 28 October. Visit www.channelo.tv to cast your votes via web or WAP. You can also vote on MXit and SMS (send your favourite artist’s code to 083 920 8406, or +27 83 920 8406 if you’re outside of South Africa). You can vote in all 14 categories as many times as you want, but only once per hour.

& Ooooh... did I tell you that the awards will be driven by Hyundai??? *No Pun Intended*

SABC 2's new classic gospel show

SABC2 has commissioned a new Gospel Music show, Gospel Classics, set to broadcast from Sunday, 13 November at 8pm. Gospel Classics, The show that takes viewers down memory lane, showcasing the all-time gospel classic hits, will be presented by entertainer and Ukhozi FM’s “Vuka Mzansi” breakfast show host, Linda Sibiya and Bongani Nchang known to be the co-founder of the award winning group, Malaika. Every Sunday for 13 weeks, the show will feature renowned gospel artists who will choose and perform gospel classic songs of the 21st century, from both local and international artists of yesteryears.  Two artists will perform each week, with the first one singing a classic song and the second a classic hymn.

The artists will share their memorable events and personal stories in relation to their chosen Gospel Classic songs and hymns, followed by studio interviews .

The “What If” Slot

Gospel Classics will introduce an entertainment slot called a “What If” slot. The segment gives the show an added element of fun which allows the audience to see some of their favourite celebrities perform jobs that are far from reality, shot on locations.  The celebrities featured on the “What If” slot will include Theo Kgosinkwe, Seputla Sebogodi and the Mahotella Queens.

The Presenters

•           Linda Sibiya - also known at “Mr. Magic” to his Ukhozi FM listeners Linda Sibiya joins the SABC2 family, presenting this new phenomenal gospel show of its kind..

•           Bongani Nchang - This talented singer, producer, composer and song-writer, known as the co-founder of the award winning group Malaika, proudly joins the Gospel Classics crew as co-presenter and the resident band leader.

The show will end on a high note with Pastor Zondo giving a musical Power minute motivation backed up by the Gospel Classic’s band performance. Gospel Classics will premiere on SABC2 on Sunday, 13 November at 8pm.

SABC 1’s brand new show making waves before it airs

SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho will premiere the 13-part series, The Media Career Guide Show, on Monday, 10 October at 6pm. . The Media Career Guide Show is an educational television series aimed at giving viewers key insight on media careers. The show interviews industry experts on how they got into the media industry and provides key advice on how to make it in the world of film, television, radio and music media industries. The show is presented by Boitumelo Thulo and Stevie French.

Show Presenters Stevie & Boity

The show will take viewers behind-the-scenes of film, television, music and radio industries in South Africa. Each episode features interviews with professionals from different industries, giving insight into various careers.  The show will also provide information on courses for the particular careers, as well as, offer helpful tips on how to get into these industries. Viewers will not only learn about directing, acting and being radio presenter, but will also learn about being a production manager, a visual effect artist and a music compiler.

   



Boitumelo



Stevie

                     

In this this season of the Media Career Guide Show viewers should look forward to finding out about line production, assistant directing, lighting, producing for radio, audio engineering and artists management, to name a few! The first episode focuses on the professions in the film industry. Viewers should look forward to interviews with Rapulana Seiphemo and Terry Pheto who give insight into a career in acting. Then the young director, Charlie Vundla, shares his advice for up and coming directors. We also showcase the major South African film release of ‘How to Steal 2 Million’ and interviews from the star-studded cast.

 



Here's what went down at the SABC 1 Launch

The 'do' was held at Cafe Culture @ Pineslopes, Fourways. The Who's of Who of the Jozyhood Zoo was there... From young to old, New Faces & 'Has Beens'... U get the drill mos?

DJ Sbu was the MC... I am still trying to get used to this whole MAPHOLOBA look & I'm struggling big time!

Thandy Matlaila & Tshepo Khoza

Minnie

As part of the announced schedule changes in October to revamp and improve the channel’s offering, SABC1 will introduce a brand new local entertainment show titled, Jozi - Moving the City. The reality show will follow local hip hop duo Ishmael Maroba and Da L.E.S, and started airing on Tuesday 4 October at 6pm.

Lunga

Jozi Performance

Palesa is nice & real, am not gonna comment about the other one... or maybe she was having a not so gud day.

That's a wrappppp!!!!!!!!!!

Mzansi Magic proves that Local is Lekker!

Whoever does not believe that Local is Lekker, does not have access to Mzansi Magic.

Local content channel Mzansi Magic, part of the DStv pay-TV bouquet, has announced a number of new local shows to start on the channel in October, as well as news of local shows going global.


Cooking with Siba


According to a statement Mzansi Magic’s South African content has proved that it can appeal to audiences worldwide, with season one of popular cooking show Cooking with Siba to be broadcast in the UK as from Wednesday 5 October.




Word has it that All Access Mzansi has been licensed to South African Airways (SAA) for their inflight entertainment effective from Wednesday 5 October. *Great Staff*

With regard to new shows, a new documentary series, Miami Invasion, will capture the journey of South Africa’s top house music DJs including deejay Black Coffee and Fresh at the Miami Music Winter Conference (MWMC). The series premieres Saturday 1 October at 6pm with an episode that profiles the who’s who of the SA crew as well as their past and present relationship with Miami. 



Bridget Masinga

The Road to Miss SA starts on Mzansi Magic on Sunday 9 October at 7pm. South Africans can watch the progress of the 33 Miss SA semi-finalists on this series until Miss South Africa 2011 is crowned in December. The Road to Miss SA is a one hour reality show, hosted by Bridget Masinga.


Precious Kofi

Sony presents Mgongo premieres on Tuesday 11 October at 7:30pm. The half-hour show will be presented by Precious Kofi and newcomer Sandile van Heerden, and will feature popular music videos as well as interviews, live performances, behind-the-scenes scoops, the latest movie releases and gadgets.



Comedy show Laugh out Loud returns for season four on Friday 7 October at 7:30pm, promising more gags and even bigger suckers under the helm of its new co-executive producer Rapulana Seiphemo who takes over from Bobby Heaney from episode four.

I just hope our national broadcaster learns a thing or two (or even 3) from DSTV. ;)