MTV BASE UNCENSORED - AFRICAN YOUTH ISSUES UNDER THE LENS | FLY

‘MTV base Uncensored’, a weekly studio-based discussion programme, encourages interaction from young Africans from all over the continent, letting them have their say, uncensored, about the emotional and physical hurdles that are part of their daily lives, including love, sex and emotional well-being.

‘MTV base Uncensored’ has been conceived as a truly interactive forum designed to get to the bottom of key issues facing today’s adolescents and young people; individuals participating in the show will share their personal stories with the MTV base cameras, and also get their questions answered by an expert trained in debunking mis-conceptions and de-mystifying existing taboos.

Former computer programmer turned TV star, Sizwe Dhlomo will host ‘MTV base Uncensored’, assisted by an expert on sex and emotional issues who will act as programme ‘counsellor’, and a roving reporter who will travel throughout the African continent, including Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, to tape interviews and segments for the shows. The final presenter lineup will be announced at the end of March 2006.

‘MTV base ‘Uncensored’ is a 16-week series which will be shot ‘as live’ in front of a studio audience. MTV base viewers across Africa will also have the opportunity to interact with the show, asking questions on the mtvbase.com website, or via e-mail, SMS or telephone.

‘MTV base Uncensored’ will air weekly across Africa on MTV base via the DStv pay-TV bouquet from Thursday 4 May at 21:00 CAT.

‘MTV base Uncensored’ is produced in association with UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and Family Health International’s YouthNet as part of their efforts to disseminate positive messages about HIV & AIDS and reproductive health issues among young people.

Am a close follower of the programme i want to use these opportunity to tell the world through you guys that i created a musical piece on aids which i feel will be of great help to the figth against aids and also it’s stigmatization pls email to these address:mail2blackpictures@yahoo.com on how to get in touch through your email contact address or phone address.

hi, mtv im frm nigeria and also a musical artist. nigeria happens to be the country that patronises ur TV. so pls play more nigeria vidoes and if possible come down an establish some kind of reality shows here ion nigeria. i bet u its gonna be lots of fun and lots of money to be made. i love ur programme. cheers.

Hi MTV,

AM a fan of your station and I would like to say MTV BASE has changed the face of AFrican music forever, of which we all are very proud of.

I would like to send a mail to MTV BASE, Can you please send me the right address to post it to.

Thanks for your help.

Best Wishes EFE

I’m lov’n the mtv uncensored show! Its intertaining and yet also educating…however I have some reservations on some of the coments. I agree partially with the ABC concept but the last one is a compromise that can be ruled out unless it is modified. Someone on the show said A is abstinence (which I personally would best recomend), B is Being faithful (which is good), but he goes on to say if u can’t then C - use a condom. I say there is a difference between animals and humans, particulary dogs and people in the sence that the latter can control their hormones.

AIDS can never be fought if we allow space for such compromise. I say if you are young (say 18 and below ABSTAIN), if thats too hard a task for you then get married and STAY FAITHFUL to the person of YOUR CHOICE.

Youths of Africa lets keep it real, by slashing out the C, unless we tranform it to commitment. To either your partner or your dreams…they are worth it
(Zimbabwe)

Hello,
As part of my contribution for the campaign,i have some cartoon stories relating to hiv/aids that i intend to publish and send to evry schools in my community free of charge.
So, i need support of mtv staying alive foundation to assist in the production of the cartoon magazine by named bended minds.
If u desire i may send a copy of the magazine for your perusal.
best regard,
oyinkro miebode
nigeria