Lip Sync Battle Africa

Pearl Thusi and D’Banj to host Lip Sync Battle Africa

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South Africa’s Pearl Thusi and Nigerian music legend D’Banj will host Lip Sync Battle Africa, the first localised format of the multi-platform, pop-culture phenomenon to air on the continent.

The critically acclaimed and award-nominated Lip Sync Battle, originally created for Spike, features celebrities going head-to-head, lip-syncing the song of their choice, battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet.

Pearl will serve as all around host and master of ceremonies, while Koko Master and Oliver Twist star D’Banj will step up as the colour commentator, adding his lively observations to the proceedings.

Lip Sync Battle Africa will premiere in April 2016 on MTV (DStv channel 130), MTV Base (DStv channel 322) and e.tv. Continue reading →

SA to enjoy local version of MTV’s Lip Sync Battle

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Kevin Hart onp Sync Battle US season 2, credit: Spike TV

A South African version of MTV’s Lip Sync Battle is set to be staged in South Africa. Viacom’s decision to host Lip Sync Battle Africa was announced by show host LL Cool J.

Under a partnership with e.tv, the series will air on MTV (DStv channel 130) and sister channel MTV Base (DStv channel 322) before making its terrestrial premiere on e.tv. Continue reading →