airwaves hotshot, AKA, have been announced as the
co-hosts of the upcoming tenth annual Channel O
Africa Music Video Awards. The two will bring a one-
two star punch to the star-studded live show, taking
place on Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu
Square in Kliptown Soweto.
Naeto C and AKA's star wattage will also be on full
display to music fans throughout Africa as the two keep
the action rolling during the broadcast, which goes out
live on Channel O at 20:00.
"I'm really excited to host this year's Channel O Africa
Music Video Awards, especially on its 10th anniversary,"
says Naeto C. "To be a part of this experience is totally
awesome and I look forward to sharing this magical
moment with the rest of Africa on November 30th."
The Nigerian artist's sentiments are echoed by AKA: "I
am very honoured to co-host this celebration of Africa's
finest talent with Naeto C. I won my first Channel O
Music Video Award in 2011 and two years later, being in
this position is testament to my loyal following. Thank
You to Channel O and the fans, it's going to be a classic
night."
Naeto C has enjoyed a lengthy association with the
Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. In 2009 he won
the highly coveted Video of the Year Award for Ki Ni Big
Deal, in 2010 the track Ako Mi Ti Poju saw him take
home the Most Gifted Hip Hop Video Award and a year
later, Most Gifted African West Video was awarded to 10
Over 10.
AKA, meanwhile, is a multiple nominee in 2013. With no
less than three nods in the Video of the Year category –
for his own song Jealousy and two collaborations, Xtatic/
AKA & Priddy Ugly's Hit 'Em Up and Zeus ft AKA &
Tumi's #DatsWasup. Jealousy is also in the running for
Most Gifted Hip Hop – a category AKA won in 2011 for
another of his growing list of chart-bangers, Victory Lap.
The tenth annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards
have all the makings of a thrilling affair when the live
event takes place on Saturday, 30 November in Soweto.
Just who will win Africa's biggest awards on the night is
now in the hands of fans. Voting closes on Thursday, 21
November at Midnight and can be done on three different
platforms – via SMS, online and WAP.
To vote via SMS, just SMS the artist voting code to
+2783142100415. Standard SMS rates apply. Web and
WAP votes can be cast at www.channelo.tv
For more information, follow @ChannelOTV the official
hashtag, #CHOAMVA on Twitter.
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