Who Will Be Crowned MTV VJ Search Winner?

The MTV Base VJ Search, in partnership with Breezer, has reached its pinnacle. Only three contestants remain. 

Three contestants – Kuhle Adams from Port Elizabeth, Mzanzi’s Gontse Makgoba from Johannesburg and Tshego Mosupye from Pretoria – remain in the running to become VJ Royalty on MTV Base (DStv channel 322), after more than 8 000 hopefuls entered the competition. Viewers now have the opportunity to show support for their favourite contestant.

The winner receives a 12-month contract to host MTV Base shows. The channel’s newest presenter will also get to interview some of the biggest music stars in the world at international award shows (such as the Video Music Awards (VMAs), European Music Awards (EMAs) and The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) and attend the best parties in South Africa. The prize includes an Edgars Active voucher to the value of R20 000 and accessories from Jabari.

The victor will be crowned at the MTV Base VJ Search finale party hosted by MTV Base in partnership with Breezer at Icon in Soweto on Sunday, 27 August. On the bill are Da Les and DJs PH, Ayanda MVP, Vigilante, Milkshake, Mo Flava, Shimza and DBN GoGo.

The final episode of MTV Base VJ Search will be broadcast on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) on Sunday, 27 August, at 19:00 CAT.

Comments Monde Twala, Vice President for BET, Youth and Music for (VIMN) Africa: 

“The MTV Base VJ Search format provides an opportunity to open up the industry for young hopefuls. MTV’s ability to discover and elevate talent on the continent remains a primary brand focus. 

We have incredible success stories such as actress, Nomzamo Mbatha, who recently flew to Los Angeles in June to co-host our annual BET Awards, and Lip Sync Battle Africa host Pearl Thusi, who has gone on to star in the US hit series Quantico.”

Category Head for Breezer, Asia Middle East and African markets, Anshuman Goenka said: 

“The final contestants are a testament to what it means to truly live your life in colour! Each one of them has brought their own unique flavour to the show. They embody a passion for life, bringing people together and providing a means for colourful expression through embracing spontaneity. We are proud to be associated with such a diverse and passionate group of talented individuals. We wish them all the best of luck!”

Tune into MTV Base VJ Search on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) on Sunday, 27 August, at 19h00.