Channel O Music Video Awards 2012

So the 9th annual Channel O Music Video award nominees were announced on Friday the 31st of August. The Awards will be held at the Wlter Sisulu Square in Klipton, Soweto on Saturday the 17th of November.

People can officially vote on:

• Web and WAP: http://www.channelo.tv
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/channelotv
• MXit: Download the MXit app to your phone and go to TradePost > Music > More Channels > Channel O

And the Nominees are...



Most Gifted Hip-hop video of the Year

• Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa Daar
• L-Tido – Smash
• Ice Prince – Superstar
• M.Anifest – Makaa Maka
• K’NAAN Feat. Nas – Nothing To Los3

Most Gifted R&B music video of the Year

• Lloyd Cele – Hero
• Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy
• Flavour Feat. Tiwa Savage – Oyi
• 2Face Idibia – Be there
• Habida Feat. Cannibal – My Reason

Most Gifted East African video of the Year

• Keko Feat. Madtraxx – Make You Dance
• Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop
• AY feat Sauti Soul – I Don’t Want To Be Alone
• K’Naan Feat. Nas – Nothing To lose
• Navio – One & Only

Most Gifted Dance video of the Year

• DJ Zinhle Feat. Busiswa – My Name Is
• DJ Cleo – Facebook
• OS3 Feat. Tchoboly – Mokongo
• Davido – Dami Duro
• Bucie – Get Over It
• Cpwaa – Hnmm

Most Gifted Video of the Year

• DJ Zinhle Feat. Busiswa – My Name Is
• Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa daar
• Toya Delazy – Pump It On
• Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy
• Big Nelo – Sente o beat
• D’banj – Oliver Twist
• Brymo – Ara
• Sarkodie Feat. Obrafour – Saa Okodie No
• Camp Mulla – Fresh all day
• AY Feat. Romeo & Lamyia – Speak With Your Body

Most Gifted West African video of the Year

• D-Black Feat. Mo’Cheddah – Falling
• Wizkid – Pakurumo
• Sarkodie Feat. Obrafour – Saa Okodie No
• Naeto C – I gentle
• Wande Coal – Private trips

Most Gifted Newcomer video of the Year

• Toya Delazy – Pump It On
• Davido – Dami Duro
• E.L. – Turn The Lights Down
• Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop
• Donald – I Deserve

Most Gifted Afro Pop video of the Year

• Jozi – Ugologo
• DJ Sbu Feat. Zahara – Lengoma
• Gal Level feat Toniks – Money
• Brymo – Ara
• Maurice Kirya – I Don’t Want To Fight

Most Gifted Reggae video of the Year

• HHP Feat. Lutan Fyah, Omar Retnu – Baheitane Remix
• Buffalo Souljah Feat. Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa
• Ice Prince – Juju
• Orezi – Booty Bounce
• Wyre – Dancehall party

Most Gifted South video of the Year

• Cashtime Fam – Shut It down (Stundee)
• HHP – Bosso
• Shota Feat. Shana – Taking You Home
• Zeus – Dancing Shoes
• Paul G Feat. Maezee – The Feeling
• Shugasmaxx Feat. Moneoa – Take It Easy

Most Gifted Kwaito video of the Year

• Kabelo Feat. Professor – Amapantsula’Ajabulile
• Spikiri Feat. Brown Dash, Teargas, Skhoko, Bricks & Madluphuthu – Ngeke Balunge
• Big Nuz – Serious
• Ees Feat. Mandoza – Ayoba
• The Dogg Feat. Bricks – Tromentos

Most Gifted Female Video of the Year

• Zahara – Loliwe
• Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy
• Tiwa Savage – Love Me, Love Me, Love Me
• Mo’Cheddah Feat. Phenom – See Me
• Keko Feat. Madtraxx – Make You Dance

Most Gifted Group/Duo

• Mi Casa – Heavenly Sent
• Liquideep – Still
• Camp Mulla – Fresh All Day
• Buffalo Souljah Feat. Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa
• P-square Feat. Akon & May D – Chop My Money

Most Gifted Male Video of the Year

• Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa Daar
• PRO – Makasana
• Big Nelo – Sent
• D’banj – Oliver Twist
• AY Feat. Romeo & Lamyia – Speak With Your Body

Don't Forget to vote for your fav videos guys!! :)

You Specacular Awards 2012

This year, the YOU Spectacular awards will be taking place on the 28th of July at the Teatro in Montecasino, Fourways.

As you know, the YOU Spectacular is the biggest most respected celebrity awards event in SA and is one of the most important red-carpet evenings on the social calender.

 We'll update you guys on the nominees soon and we definitely can't wait till the 28th of July to see all of jhb's elite !

Happy weekend :D

Happy weekend guys. Party up a storm :P

LootLove Interview

 Luthando "Loot_Love" is the new face of Live . The talented presenter is from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. She started off from humble beginnings, working at Bay TV in Port Elizabeth and then going on to win the Live Presenter Search on SABC1. We were curious to find out more about her and her party preferences and this is what she had to say...

1. My name is Luthando

2. Age is 23

3. Growing up i wanted to be scientist, lol, then a interior designer

4. My big break in entertainment came when I won the LIVE presenter search.

5.  I discovered my passion for presenting when I started working at Bay tv in P.e! :) I was a radio jock and the urban brew team came to set up in p.e and from there I was like "hmmmm, I could do this for a living" and I did!

6. My celebrity crush is hmmmm! I'd say Chris brown, simply coz of his voice! Haha, if u could marry vocals then uuuh, I would! :P

7.  The sickest nightclub in Jozi is, hmmm, haven't been around jhb long enough to have a fav.

8. My poison(Drink) of choice is: water :p haha, nah, strawberry daquiri

9. My favourite club anthem is: shoooo! Got quite a few but I go mad for the Motto! :)

10. The 5 items I always carry in my bag on a night out are: Cash! Gloss! Eye liner!

11. The craziest thing I've ever heard/seen in a nightclub was: haha! You see A LOT of crazy things, I guess people confusing a night club for a bedroom is one of those things.

12. The last thing that made me laugh hysterically was a convo I had with my best friend. ◦

13. Three things my new fans don't know about me are: I secretly wish I could sing like Whitney Houston, I'm addicted to Manhattans sour worms n McD's and I'm clumsy (I guess it comes with being tall) :P

It's the weekend baby!!!!!

So the weekend has FINALLY come after a long week so we thought we'd re-cap on the major scoops that took place this week.

well firstly who can forget about the famous Zuma portrait being defaced, LOL, and a verdict was finally reached with the  Eugene Terrblanche murder trial. The teen got acquitted of murder but his co-accused Chris Mahlangu was found guilty. 

 And in Twitter  news,  3rd Degree and Izikhothane completely took over twitter on Tuesday night, and this weeks trending topics/people incuded: @l_tido , @pearlthusi, #thingswhitefolkswilldie4, #thingsblackfolkswilldie4, #YouKnowSheIsNotMarriageMaterial, and #RIPChamaChama . LOL what an interesting week!!!

Don't forget to go check out whats happening this weekend in the upcoming events page, party safe and  Have a great weekend guys!!!  :)

next week we bring you guys an  interview with fabulous LIVE presenter search winner miss @LootLove!! 

In this weeks poll.....

Hey guys, so we decided to start a toll for every week where you guys get to vote for your fav Club, Party anthem, Drink and so fourth.

In this weeks Poll we asking you guys to vote for your fav Nightclub from the following options: Hush, Latinova, Icon, Taboo, Vacca and The Sands, hmmm we not sure what we would vote for, its a tough choice but maybe you guys can help us decide :) so GO VOTE !!!

Welcome to NiteLife in Atlanta Baby!!

So we just had to share this vid. Made us wanna party in ATL if its that pumping on a Wednesday night!!

A day in the life of Dj Fanatic

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Hypress interview

MELANIE 'HYPRESS' RAMJEE

Famous Publicist & Event Planner Melanie Ramjee popularly known as Hypress plans the hottest parties in and around joburg. She does PR for Hush and her events always shine, no wonder people and celebs love her so much  !!  We thought we'd find out what her party preferences are when she's simply enjoying a night out and not planning one for us to enjoy!


1. My name is: Melanie Ramjee aka Hypress

2. Age is: 25 for life (ok add a few years)

3. Growing up i wanted to be: a cheorographer

4. My big break in entertainment came from: years of hard work. I never had a big break just kept striving.

5. I discovered my passion for PR and Marketing  when: I finished studying fashion design and realised I really hated fashion.

6. My celebrity crush is: Lulo Cafe (local) and J Cole (international)

7. The sickest nightclub in Jozi: starts at Icon and ends at my spot at HUSH. Great music and even more fabulous company.

8. My poison of choice: is Champagne of cos

9. My favourite club anthem is: Sawa Sawa (Nwa Baby)

10. The 5 items I always carry in my bag on a night out are: my blackberry, a spare battery, powder, lipgloss and my car key

11. The craziest thing I've ever heard/seen in a nightclub was: sex in the club (gross)

12. The last thing that made me laugh hysterically was: cyberbullys taking a go at me. LOL

13. Three things my fans don't know about me are: wait my fan, hehehee 1. I studied fashion design 2. Eldest of 4 kids 3. Im a published author

Carol Ralefeta interview

CAROL RALEFETA

The Multi talented Carol is a Metro FM presenter,Soul mag writer,MC,Voice Over artist, makeup artist and freelance writer. I think anyone who's everyone would be interested to know her party preferences!!



1. My name is: Carol Ralefeta

2. Age is: Do I have to....

3. Growing up i wanted to be: A game ranger and police woman

4. My big break in entertainment was: When I got to be part of the Metro Fm line up

5. I discovered my passion for radio when: I was at varisty - I was a DJ on Rau Radio, now known as UJ FM

6. My celebrity crush is: 50 CENT, although my man is hotter and smarter *blush*

7. The sickest nightclub in Jozi is: I get down at HUSH, TABOO and COCOON baby!

8. My poison of choice is: I'm simple Hunters Dry or red or white wine and when I go hard I do Grey Goose or Moet Rose *pimping*

9. My favourite club anthem is: Birthday Cake "rihanna"

10. The 5 items I always carry in my bag on a night out are: Lipgloss and powder... and my Blackberry to tweet all the funny things I see

11. The craziest thing I've ever heard/seen in a nightclub was: I saw a chick pull her pants down and pee on the dance floor at the then VOGUE that was out in Rivonia. She was carried out so quick out of the club... what a loser chick!

12. The last thing that made me laugh hysterically was: The movie "Think Like a man " classic movie.... loved it to bits

13. Three things my fans don't know about me are: I'm a good cook, I dance best in heels even though I hardly wear them, I have a weakness for puppies and puppy breathe. However if you are a human and have puppy breathe you are down right disgusting!!!!

Zebra nd Giraffe interview

ZEBRA AND GIRAFFE

With their indie rock, their dedication and passion for their craft , Zebra and Giraffe have carved a name for themselves in the hearts of their fans. We find out where they like to enjoy a night out.

GREG CARLIN

1.My name is: Greg Carlin

2. Age is: 30

3. Growing up i wanted to be: a storm chaser

4. My big break in entertainment was when: I won the SAMA for Best Rock

5. My celebrity crush is: Rachael McAdams

6. The sickest nightclub in Jozi is: Bob Rocks

7. My poison of choice is: double Jack on the rocks

8. My favourite club anthem is: Wamdue Project - 
King Of My Castle

9. The 5 items I always carry in my bag on a night out are: I dont carry a bag

10. The craziest thing I've ever heard/seen in a nightclub was: a dog dancing with it's owner to hardcore sokkie. It was in a small town.

11. The last thing that made me laugh hysterically was: the Crazy Noonga on Youtube. Search for it!

12. Three things my fans don't know about me are: - I grew up on a farm riding horses. I hate tomatoes and sushi. I got fired from almost every job I had.  

 

ALAN SHENTON

1. My name is: Alan Shenton

2. Age is: 26

3. Growing up i wanted to be: A Pilot

4. My big break in entertainment: Playing for Harris Tweed

 5. I discovered my passion for radio when: I still haven't discovered it

 6. My celebrity crush is: Kate Beckinsale

 7. The sickest nightclub in Jozi is: Great Dane

 8. My poison of choice is: Jack Daniels

 9. My favourite club anthem is: Robert Miles - Children

10. The 5 items I always carry in my bag on a night out are: Coins, plectrums, phone, wallet, zam-buk, keys.

 11. The craziest thing I've ever heard/seen in a nightclub was: A guy gone mad head-butting everyone in his path. Messy. 

 12. The last thing that made me laugh hysterically was: Rhodesian version of "Drop it likes its hot"

 

 13. Three things my fans don't know about me are: I want to be a carpenter, i make coffee during the day, i am completely incapable of drawing anything. 

A day in the life of Dj Fanatic

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DJ FANATIC

On Sunday the 6th of May we spent a day hanging with DJ Fanatic so we could get a sense of what he gets up to on a typical weekend. Here are some pics we took. the video will be up before the end of the week.

FANATIC ARRIVING FROM DURBAN WITH SCOOP MAKATHINI

STOP AT ROSEBANK FROM AIRPORT TO FETCH FANATICS CAR

ARRIVING HOME

 

CAR WASH- MAKING SURE EVERYTHING IS PERFECT BEFOR ALS

FANATICS TATTOOS

PARTY TIME BABY, OFF TO ALS(ALL LOVE SUNDAYS- FANATICS BDAY EDITION) AT ICON_SANDTON

WALKNING INTO ICON

ALS BABY!!



FANATIC AND HIS COUSIN

PULL A FACE, STRIKE A POSE!!

WORK IT, WORK IT OUT GIRL!

DJ CAPITAL AND FANATIC IN THE DJ BOOTH

            

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY FANATIC!"

LOOK OUT FOR THE VIDEO COMING SOON!!