MTV Base meets President Zuma, brings MTV Africa Music Awards

“MTV base Meets” is a half-hour show that gives the viewer a chance to meet some of the world's most important decision makers, musicians and actors. The nature of the interview is relaxed, but respectful and it asks the questions the young want answered.

So far “MTV base Meets” has sipped tea with Tony Blair, discussed economics with Morgan Tsvangirai, “politiced” with NAS and “reasoned” with Wyclef Jean.

Zuma to speak candidly

In a one-hour, exclusive interview MTV base's VJ Sizwe takes viewers on a personal journey with Zuma as he talks about growing up without a father in KZN, to being imprisoned on Robben Island. President Zuma speaks candidly on everything, from his supposed lack of formal education to his rape trial and his many wives.

Together with Sizwe, MTV base chose four young people from all over Africa to ask the President one question they've always wanted to know the answer to.

“MTV base Meets” is on DStv Channel 322 on Thursday, 10 September at 7.30pm. “MTV base meets” will also premier on the Terrestrial Zone on Wednesday, 16 September at 5am. The interview will be broadcast on 17 September on East Africa Terrestrial channels.

MTV Africa Music Awards

To coincide with the recently announced MTV Africa Music Awards nominees, MTV base nights is bringing something special to Durban and Jozi on 4 September 2009.

The MTV base night party is expanding in September, taking over Latinova and The Bank in Rosebank. Catch the MTV Africa Music Awards nominees HHP and Gang of Instrumentals at Latinova and at The Bank Shelter Music launches the new CD Quantized Mix 4 by DJ Q.T. He'll be supported by DJs Ganyani and Claude on the house floor. MTV base's gorgeous VJ Fix will keep the party rocking ‘til sunrise, along with DJs Master M, Dimplez, Milkshake and Jay Music.

Durban rocks again at King Club Zulu Lounge with live performances by DJ Cleo and Big Nuz, while DJs Mel, Teeh and Mzi blow up the house floor. DJs C-Live, Biz and P-Kuttah flip the script on the hip-hop floor.

Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 9pm. Dress code: freshest gear, no sneakers, no caps or hoodies.

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