Europe’s biggest night comes to Africa Live

Date: Sunday 12 November

Time: 22:00 CAT (LIVE)

Channel: MTV (DStv channel 130) and MTV BASE (DStv channel 322)

One of the hottest and biggest nights in the European awards calendar is coming to African screens live from London, with simulcast on both MTV (DStv channel 130) and MTV Base (DStv channel 322). Hosted by and featuring a performance by pop superstar Rita Ora, the 2017 MTV EMAs is set to be an epic ceremony of global proportions, airing live on Sunday 12 November at 22:00 CAT.The evening includes a sensational ensemble of performers and presenters including; Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, Kesha, Camila Cabello, The Killers, Stormzy, Natalie Dormer, and Madison Beer.

This year’s MTV EMAs features six African artists nominated for the MTV EMAs Best Africa Act category, including two of SA’s very own talent; Babes Wodumo and Nasty C, Nigeria’s Wizkid and Davido, Kenya’s Nyashinski andC4 Pedro representing Angola.

For more information on the 2017 MTV EMAs, visit www.mtv.co.za or www.mtvbase.comand press.mtvema.com, like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MTVza orwww.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MTVAfrica and @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards please use the hashtag #MTVEMA.

ABOUT THE 2017 MTV EMAS
The 2017 MTV EMAs, in partnership with Smirnoff, will broadcast LIVE across theglobe on Sunday, 12 November at 22:00 CAT from the SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England in partnership with #LondonIsOpen. One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels and over 300 digital media properties and platforms.

ABOUT MTV
MTV is the world’s premiere youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of nearly 785 million households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all platforms.

ABOUT VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS AFRICA (VIMN) AFRICA
Multimedia entertainment powerhouse VIMN Africa offers the most comprehensive international broadcast portfolio on the African continent, reaching more than 100 million viewers across 48 territories in Africa.  VIMN Africa currently comprises 10 separate TV channels and 5 consumer websites, as well as multiple mobile and social media sites.  The company’s African business interests include content production and distribution; spot sales, 360-degree sponsorships, events, mobile, digital and consumer products.