South African Actress and TV personality Pearl Thusi and Nigerian kokomaster Dbanj have been unveiled as the new hosts of Lip Sync Battle Africa.
The first season of the hit international musical reality show will premiere on 13 April on MTV as well as its sister channel MTV Base.
Pearl said she is capable to take on the role"I think with the kind of experience that I have had with all the other shows I've done on radio and TV, I really can handle this. I really think I'm fun, smart, sassy and spicy. And the show needs all those stuff,".
In addition, kokomaster Dbanj said "It's all about the host. For me this is what I do for a living. This time I'll be chilling and enjoying myself in my corner. Watching my colleagues, these are very interesting people, seeing celebrities do what they have never done. It's all about the hosts, contestants, audience and viewers at home. In this current economy we need that kind of fun, to put a smile on your face,".
This series will air on MTV (130) and sister channel MTV Base (322). Recorded in Johannesburg, with Season 1 comprising of 13 half-hour episodes featuring vocal showdowns between top celebrities and entertainment figures, complete with dancers, wigs, costumes, props and tons of swag.
Each battle will consist of two celebrities “syncing” or miming to popular music tracks of their choice. Each contestant must sync to two songs – one of which will be by an African artist. The winner is chosen by the live studio audience.
Get your regular dose of Lip Sync Battle Africa on MTV every Thursday from 14 April at 20:50 CAT and on MTV Base at 11:30 CAT every Saturday from 16 April.
Lip Sync Battle is officially one of the most infectious formats ever to come out of the Viacom stable with nine signed local production deals in the UK, China, Chile, Canada, Indonesia, Philippines, Norway, Poland and Vietnam.
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