Rave of the moment musical reality singing competition, Lip Sync Battle
Africa was specially launched with a thrilling performance by select journalists
and staff of MultiChoice Nigeria. The event took place last week Friday at the
MultiChoice Head office in Lagos ahead of its 30 April premiere launch on MTV
Base (DStv channel 322).
Hosted by the dynamic duo of Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje and MTV Base VJ,
Ehiz, Thank God Its Friday (TGIF) took a new meaning at the exclusive launch in
anticipation of the premier of the Lip Sync Battle Africa.
Speaking at the event, Managing Director, MultiChoice, John Ugbe, said:
“At MultiChoice, we strive to add even more value to our customers as well as
our partners, particularly the media, which is why this launch is targeted at
giving them an avenue to experience firsthand the thrilling experience of the
reality show”.
Highlight of the show was the media category where blogger, Tosin
Ajibade of Olorisupergal and Entertainment journalist, Hazeez Balogun, went
head-to-head. While Tosin dazzled the crowd with Lagbaja’s ‘Koko below’, Hazeez
impressed with a surprise rap number by
50 cent titled ‘Patiently waiting.’ Prizes were presented to both contestants
for participating.
Lip Sync Battle Africa is hosted by South Africa’s actress and TV
presenter, Pearl Thusi and D’Banj. Contestants have the opportunity to mime two
songs each and the winner is presented with the winning championship belt as
well as earns the bragging right of being Africa’s first lip sync battle
champion.
In the first episode aired on Saturday, 30 April, Derenle and Ebuka went
head-to-head to determine the celebrity Lip Sync Battle champion.
There is also an opportunity for viewers to be part of the fun and
excitement. Viewers can be part of the Lip Sync Battle challenge by uploading
their personal lip sync of D’banj’s “Emergency”, Davido’s “The Sound” and Yemi
Alade’s “Johnny” on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag
#LSBChallenge and stand a chance of winning 10,000USD.
Lip Sync Battle Africa is on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322).
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