Pan-African broadcaster Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa is celebrating its tenth anniversary by making its biggest ever investment in content for African audiences. The network will grow investment in local productions aimed at entertaining viewers from 4 to 40+ across its growing suite of entertainment channels, including Comedy Central (DStv channel 122), Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305), Nick Jr. (DStv channel 307), NickToons(DStv channel 308), MTV (DStv channel 130), MTV Base (DStv channel 322) and BET (DStv channel 135).
Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa, "We are excited about our 2015/16 slate of high quality content that will engage our African viewers across multiple genres including stand-up comedy, music specials, entertainment news, chart shows and awards properties."
Other exciting plans in the pipeline for 2015/16 include the creation of brand new themed events for VIMN Africa's comedy, kids and general entertainment channels, including an international comedy festival (Comedy Central), and a Nigerian version of family friendly festival NickFest(Nickelodeon).
As always, the network will continue to stage and broadcast its renowned annual international event franchises from around the world including the MTV EMAs(MTV/MTV Base, 25 October 2015), the VMAs (MTV/MTV Base, August 2016), The Movie Awards (MTV/MTV Base, April 2016), BET Honors (BET, February 2016), The BET Awards (June 2015), BET Hip Hop Awards (October 2015), Black Girls Rock (BET, April 2016) and The Nickelodeon KCAs (March 2016).
Key programme launches from September 2015 onwards include:
Channel
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DStv channel number
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Programme Title
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Genre
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Description
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Launch Date
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Comedy Central
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122
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"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah"
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Satire
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South African comedian Trevor Noah makes TV and comedy history by becoming the first African host of the long-running satirical "fake news" franchise.
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Comedy Central
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122
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"Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth, Lord of The Ribs"
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Stand-up comedy
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Comedy Central stages its first ever Nigerian content partnership with Nigerian comic Basketmouth for acclaimed comedy show "Lord of the Ribs".
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December 2015
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Comedy Central
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122
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"The Comedy Central Roast of…"
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Roast
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Following the comedic "Roasting" of musician Steve Hofmeyr and entrepreneur Kenny Kunene, who's next in the Roast hot seat for a grilling by their friends, enemies and peers? Could it be a Nigerian this time around?
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2016
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BET
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129
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"BET Buzz"
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Entertainment news
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For who's who and what's what, check out BET's sassy new daily entertainment news bulletin, hosted by Altovise Lawrence and Tamarsha Khanyile (Gambushe).
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Weekdays from Tuesday 1 September 2015
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BET
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129
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"Real Husbands of Hollywood"
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Spoof reality/ comedy
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Kevin Hart and his gang of dysfunctional "husbands" bring the laughs in the fourth series of this spoof reality series, undermining and lampooning all those classic "housewives" series.
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November 2015 (TBC)
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BET
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129
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"The Wendy Williams Show"
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Talk
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A brand new series of the sassy chat show starring one woman phenomenon, Wendy Williams.
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Mid-September 2015 (TBC)
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BET
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129
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"Top Actor" Series 2
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Reality
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Series 2 of the dramatic reality series which aims to find and nurture undiscovered acting talent.
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Early 2016
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MTV
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130
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"#YouGotGot"
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Prank show
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A hilarious new prank show in the spirit of legendary MTV series Pranked and Punk'd. Recreating the craziest stunts and pranks on the internet are host Tol A$$ Mo and his band of "Outlawz".
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Every Monday from 17 August
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Nickelodeon
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305
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"Game Shakers"
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Multi-platform live action /comedy sitcom
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Two 12 year old girls start a multi-million dollar gaming company and take on rap superstar Double G (played by former Nickelodeon child star Kel Mitchell).
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October 2015
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Nickelodeon
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305
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"Bella & The Bulldogs"
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Live action/ comedy sitcom
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Comedy ensues after perky Texas teenage cheerleader Bella unexpectedly becomes the quarterback for her school football team, The Bulldogs.
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NickToons
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308
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"Nickelodeon's Genius"
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Educational quiz show
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A fun and entertaining kids' science and maths quiz for kids 9-13 encourages boys and girls to learn more about these key subjects.
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June 2016
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MTV Base
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322
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"MTV Shuga"Series 4
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Edutainment/ drama
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Compelling edutainment drama is back for a fourth series. Shot in Nigeria, the six part series weaves compelling messages about safe sex and public health into the lives of Femi, Sophie, Leo, Nii, Princess, Tobi and more.
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Weekly from Sunday 13 September 2015
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MTV Base
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322
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"Real Talk"
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Celebrity Interviews
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Stars hold nothing back in this candid one-on-one interview show in which fans connect with their favourite celebrities.
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Ongoing, everySunday at 20:30 WAT
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ENDS
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