South Africa’s A-list celebrities, media, and performers gathered at Hyde Park’s The Park Venue last Thursday night, to celebrate the 2nd birthday of the continent’s premium youth entertainment channel. In attendance were guests like: Nomzamo Mbatha, Da Les, LootLove, JR, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Fezokuhle Zulu, Denise Zimba, Thando Thabethe, Rouge, Kyle Deutsch, Mbali Nkosi, Pallance Dladla, Bohang Moeko, Mpho Sebeng, Thomas Gumede, Lalla Hirayama, Dineo Nchabeleng, Bigstar Johnson, Dash, Tessa Twala, Thato Molamu, Reason HD, Shane Eagle, Nomuzi, and many others.
The performances were kicked by Nasty C, Babes Wodumo, and Cassper Nyovest. The legendary Throwback Moment which VUZU AMP’s birthday parties have become famous for, was performed by kwaito superstar Mdu Masilela. The night was closed off to the tunes of Twins On Decks.
“In just two years, VUZU AMP (DStv channel 103) has gained a massive affinity with the entertainment industry’s heavyweights, the media, and fans alike; tonight was a clear indication of that. Thanks to everyone who came out and showed us love. We look forward to growing even stronger over the next few years,” – Victor Koaho, Head of Marketing for Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
VUZU AMP, famous for its edgy, nonconformist attitude has brought viewers popular local shows like: Dineo’s Diary, 10 Over 10, Rich Kids, Forever Young, The Hustle, Ayeye, and more recently, the actuality hit, The Cover. On the international acquisitions end, fans have become familiar with major productions like: Ballers, How To Get Away With Murder, Queen Sugar, and Survivor’s Remorse.
M-Net’s Local Entertainment Channels’ Head of Entertainment, Sphumelele Sibeko commented on the success of VUZU AMP over the last two years, “In VUZU AMP we always strive to revolutionize entertainment, through a seamless blend of top local and international content. The growth of the channel over the past two years has shown that the audience have an appetite for our content and we will keep bringing the best to our viewers.”
Photographs by Mannyroyale
