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Saying Goodbye To ViacomCBS Networks Africa, By Njideka Akabogu

A couple of weeks ago, I wrapped up my final campaign for ViacomCBS Networks Africa. It was a moment of “mixed-feelings”.  Viacom is the account where I cut my teeth in PR Consultancy, so naturally, it’s very dear to me, in the same way that one never forgets a first kiss, a first million or […]

How ViacomCBS Networks Africa Is Echoing The Transformation Championed By African Youth

Bada Akintunde-Johnson

For decades, the youth have been at the forefront of significant change on the continent. In more recent years, we have seen youth-led movements make use of new media platforms like social media to effect change. From the #SayNoToRape protests in Nigeria to the #BlackLivesMatter movement which has gained global attention in recent weeks, youth […]

ViacomCBS Networks International Elevates Monde Twala To BET International Leadership Role

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) today announced that Monde Twala, Senior Vice President of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Editorial and General Manager, has also been appointed Peer Lead for BET International.  Twala will work closely with Kerry Taylor, Executive Vice President of VCNI’s Entertainment & Youth brands, and the larger international division to guide editorial direction and […]

YouTube And ViacomCBS Networks Africa Add Trevor Noah And Performances By Davido, Adekunle Gold, Salif Keita, Bebe Cool, Busiswa, Niniola And More To The “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”

YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa in partnership with actor Idris Elba have added more stars to the previously announced lineup for Africa Day Benefit Concert. Streaming on the MTV Base Africa YouTube channel on Monday, May 25th at 5pm WAT and broadcasting across the network’s TV channels in Africa at 8pm WAT, the two-hour special […]

VIACOMCBS Networks Africa And Youtube Celebrate Africa Day With The Continent’s Biggest Stars To Raise COVID-19 Funds For Food And Health Assistance

To celebrate Africa Day on Monday 25th May 2020, ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting an “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”. This programming event will be aimed at raising funds to help children and families in Africa that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. All proceeds raised from the benefit concert campaign will be donated […]

MTV Shuga and ViacomCBS Africa Respond to COVID-19 with “Alone Together” Online Series

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations’ Every Woman Every Child Partnership and Unitaid: supporting innovation for global health, Viacom CBS Africa, and MTV International have announced a 60-part mini-series of MTV Shuga to raise awareness in the global fight to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Produced remotely, the self-shot series will […]

Ben Murray-Bruce, Rita Dominic, 2Baba, D’Banj, Others Join Alex Okosi’s Celebration As He Bows Out Of ViacomCBS

At a star-studded exclusive event which took place at The Wings Event Centre, Victoria Island on Saturday, February 8th, friends and family of Alex Okosi, the outgoing Executive Vice President and Managing Director of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and BET International, celebrated him for his significant contributions in Reimagining Africa and transforming the Media and Entertainment […]