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[caption id="attachment_2692" align="alignleft" width="322" caption="Alex Okosi"] [/caption] With less than 72 hours to the take off of the 2010 MTV Africa Music Award all eyes is already on Alex Okosi, the senior Vice President and Chief Executive of MTV Africa Networks. Everyone thinks he has to prove a point. The event must be worth every bit of the promo. He told gistmaster.com and other present at Eko Hotel and Suites, venue of the pre- award press conference on Tuesday that MTV is ready! To many people, the outcome of the MTV Africa Music Award 2010 would determine the biggest entertainment award in Nigeria. Yes, MTV is bigger than other channels providing entertainment to viewers in Nigeria and Africa at large but an event is not determined by that level. We are eagerly waiting for the award to take place and then say where it is the biggest event or not. Okosi assured us that  things would done properly at to make the event. For now, it ...

[caption id="attachment_2692" align="alignleft" width="322" caption="Alex Okosi"] [/caption] With less than 72 hours to the take off of the 2010 MTV Africa Music Award all eyes is already on Alex Okosi, the senior Vice President and Chief Executive of MTV Africa Networks. Everyone thinks he has to prove a point. The event must be worth every bit of the promo. He told gistmaster.com and other present at Eko Hotel and Suites, venue of the pre- award press conference on Tuesday that MTV is ready! To many people, the outcome of the MTV Africa Music Award 2010 would determine the biggest entertainment award in Nigeria. Yes, MTV is bigger than other channels providing entertainment to viewers in Nigeria and Africa at large but an event is not determined by that level. We are eagerly waiting for the award to take place and then say where it is the biggest event or not. Okosi assured us that  things would done properly at to make the event. For now, it ...

Lagos, 12 March 2010: MTV today reinforced its commitment to the African music industry at a dazzling birthday party celebrating the fifth anniversary of pan-African music channel MTV base (DStv Channel 322, STV, AIT and Daarsat).  Held at Tribeca, Lagos, “MTV 5 on It”, sponsored by LG Mobile, marked 5 years since the launch of music channel MTV base, and parent company MTV Networks Africa. Lining up to salute MTV at the luxurious, chocolate-themed event were the stars of the contemporary Nigerian entertainment scene, while MTV VJ Cynthia “C-Von” Okpala was MC, keeping the proceedings rolling along as more than 800 VIP guests partied the night away. Highlights of the evening included explosive live performances from Omawumi, eLDee, BankyW, Naeto C and M.I. plus rousing DJ sets from DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Humility and DJ Fidgit.   The evening also featured a presentation from Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa which tracked MTV’s rem...

Obinna Nwosu, director Access Bank greets Alex Okosi of MTV BASE  By Niyi Tabiti / gistmaster.com   Access Bank said yesterday at a press conference that it is sponsoring Nickelodeon's Dora the explorer to introduce a new vista in retail banking in Nigeria. Dora the Explorer   Mr. Obinna Nwosu , Access Bank Nigeria Plc director of Retail Banking division said they are making Access Bank more receptive and attractive to young savers. "It would give Access Bank the opportunity to reach out to schools so that we can teach financial responsibility" Nwosu said.

Advertising, marketing and management guru Biodun Shobanjo has joined the panel for ‘Real Talk’, MTV’s upcoming seminar and executive discussion on Youth Marketing. Biodun Shobanjo joins Alex Okosi (MTV Networks Africa), Ben Murray-Bru ce (Silverbird Group), Leke Alder (Alder Consulting) and Mo Abudu (Inspire Africa) at the MTV sponsored event, to be held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos at 15:00 on Wednesday 30 March 2011. Commented Alex Okosi, ‘Mr Shobanjo’s in-depth understanding of every facet of broadcasting, advertising and public relations as well as the challenges faced by marketers and brands, will significantly elevate the level of Real Talk and we are excited that Mr Shobanjo has confirmed his commitment to the event.’ After 38 distinguished years in the advertising business, Mr Shobanjo is widely acknowledged as one of the individuals who revolutionized the face of modern advertising in Nigeria.  The founder of Insight Communications , Nigeria's foremost a...

[caption id="attachment_1967" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Mocheddah, Cynthia, Andre Beyers, 2face,Alex, Rajan, Sasha"] [/caption] MTV Networks Africa and Zain have today announced the nominations for the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA).  The nominees for the annual poll of young African’s music tastes were announced tonight at a star-studded celebration at De Marquee, Lagos, Nigeria, attended by artists, nominees, celebrities and VIPs including 2Face, Sasha and Mo Cheddah .  The nominations were revealed by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, Andre Beyers, Chief Marketing Officer, Airtel Group and Rajan Swaroop, CEO, Zain Nigeria. Nigerian artists scored an impressive 13 nominations including three nominations for duo- P-Square ( Artist of the Year , Best Group and Best Video ), and two nominations each for MAMA 2009 winner 2FACE ( Best Male , Artist of the Year ), Wande Coal...

[caption id="attachment_4984" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Alex Okosi, Kola Oyeyemi, Nicholas Suter and Bobo Omotayo"] [/caption] MTV Networks Africa and MTN have joined forces in a groundbreaking pan-African multimedia campaign designed to inspire African youth by connecting them with some of the world’s most influential personalities. Young people the world over are gradually taking interest in national and global affairs, and are increasingly becoming vocal on issues that affect them and the world they live in. The pan-African broadcaster and Africa’s leading mobile operator are partnering to produce MTV Base Meets…with MTN , an 8-part youth empowerment initiative and TV series that creates a dialogue between young people and the political, business and cultural leaders who shape the world today. [caption id="attachment_4985" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Panelists, Alex Okosi, Kola Oy...

[caption id="attachment_2738" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="FALLY PUPA"] [/caption] Congolese artist Fally Ipupa , and Nigeria’s 2Face led the winners at the third edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel (MAMA), each taking home two trophies at the music awards ceremony at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010. Nominated in four separate categories, Fally Ipupa scored wins for Best Video (“Sexy Dance”) and Best Francophone act while 2Face , a former MAMA winner from 2009, picked up trophies for Artist of the Year and Best Male . Cabo Snoop notched up a music first for Angola by becoming the first ever Angolan winner at MAMA 2010, taking home the prize for Best Lusophone act. The inaugural Best Anglophone award went to Kenyan Gospel breakthrough artist Daddy Owen – the first time a gospel artist has won a MAMA. Song of the Year was won by South African pop/R&B outfit Liquideep for their hauntingly lovely ...

Grammy Award winning R&B icon, NE-YO, has been announced to perform at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015. Performing songs from his sixth studio album ‘Non Fiction’ the singer-songwriter expressed his excitement about his first ever performance in the South African city, “I can’t wait for you to see what I have in store Durban! I hope you’re ready, because I am!” Since smashing onto the top spot of the Billboard Hot 200 Chart back in 2006 with his sophomore single “So Sick”, NE-YO has spent the last nine years churning out hit after hit, not only as a performer, but as a songwriter for his megastar peers Beyoncé, Rihanna and the late Michael Jackson to name but a few. Multiple platinum singles, four hit albums and three Grammy Awards later, the hit-maker is ready to share his latest work with the world. Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) commented: “We are thrilled to have NE-YO join us in

[caption id="attachment_2738" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="FALLY PUPA"] [/caption] Congolese artist Fally Ipupa , and Nigeria’s 2Face led the winners at the third edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel (MAMA), each taking home two trophies at the music awards ceremony at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010. Nominated in four separate categories, Fally Ipupa scored wins for Best Video (“Sexy Dance”) and Best Francophone act while 2Face , a former MAMA winner from 2009, picked up trophies for Artist of the Year and Best Male . Cabo Snoop notched up a music first for Angola by becoming the first ever Angolan winner at MAMA 2010, taking home the prize for Best Lusophone act. The inaugural Best Anglophone award went to Kenyan Gospel breakthrough artist Daddy Owen – the first time a gospel artist has won a MAMA. Song of the Year was won by South African pop/R&B outfit Liquideep for their hauntingly lovely ...

MTV Networks Africa and Zain have today announced the nominations for the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA).  The nominees for the annual poll of young African’s music tastes were announced tonight at a star-studded celebration at De Marquee, Lagos , Nigeria , attended by artists, nominees, celebrities and VIPs including 2Face, Sasha and Mo Cheddah .  The nominations were revealed by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, Andre Beyers, Chief Marketing Officer, Airtel Group and Rajan Swaroop, CEO, Zain Nigeria . Nigerian artists scored an impressive 13 nominations including three nominations for duo- P-Square ( Artist of the Year , Best Group and Best Video ), and two nominations each for MAMA 2009 winner 2FACE ( Best Male , Artist of the Year ), Wande Coal ( Best Anglophone , Best Male ) and Banky W ( Song of the Year , Best Video ).  Nigerian female artists also rated well with Best Female nods for Nneka and...

BET FINDS NEW HOME IN AFRICA  Lagos, 4 June 2012:Viacom International Media NetworksAfrica (VIMN Africa) announced today that general entertainment network BET is to expand its African TV footprint following the signing of a new distribution deal that will see BET distributed on the My TV pay-TVplatform.  As of 1 June 2012, the English language service BET is now distributed 24 hours a day to viewers in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabweon MyTV .  Currently available in 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, BET is also distributed

By Niyi Tabiti/News Editor International entertainment company,MTV Base Nigeria has signified its intention to 'drive' all of us into the world of 'maximum enjoyment' on Friday 12 March 2010.It would be a day marking the 5th year anniversary of MTV Base operations in Nigeria.According to a statement forwarded to http://www.gistmaster.com/ ,Alex Okosi the Chief Executive of the company in the country would be on hand to welcome invited guests to Tribeca on Ademokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, venue of the event. Also expected are top Nigerian entertainment business executives,musicians, producers and media executives. We promise to bring you fuller gist on the event later!

[caption id="attachment_2647" align="alignleft" width="302" caption="EVE"] [/caption] MTV and Airtel today revealed that contemporary rap icon T-Pain is to visit Nigeria to perform at the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel (MAMA).  South African house trio Big Nuz and four-time MAMA winner D’Banj (Nigeria) will also perform at the show, which takes place at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010. The MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel will be hosted by US hip-hop artist and actress Eve while guest presenters will include Dama Do Bling (Mozambique), Liquideep (South Africa), Nneka (Nigeria/USA), Nigerian striker Daniel Amokachi, supermodel Oluchi and film star Genevieve Nnaji. The news was announced today at a press conference at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, in the presence of Mr Opeyemi Bamidele, The Lagos State Commissioner for Informati...

Trust MTV, when they say its party, then its a party. We have been to so many parties in town but the one put together by MTV Base under Alex Okosi in naija has always been superb. Click Here to see photos from the event which took last Friday at Tribeca Club in Victoria Island ,Lagos Nigeria's billionaire, Jim Ovia seems to be oasting home so much achievements with his telecom company, Visafone. The latest news about the Delta State born former CEO of Zenith Bank is that Visafone has acquired  Multilinks, another telecommunication company operating in Nigeria. You can read more here