MTV Africa
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Paramount Networks EMEAA |
| Sister channels | BET Africa Comedy Central Africa MTV Base Africa Nickelodeon Africa Nicktoons Africa Nick Jr. Africa |
| History | |
| Launched | 3 July 2013 |
| Replaced | MTV Europe |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.mtv.co.za |
MTV Africa (formerly MTV South Africa) is an African pay television from Paramount Networks EMEAA. It focuses mainly on rebroadcasting MTV US content as well as airing local-produced reality series. Founded by Alex Okosi and launched as 'Africas MTV' alongside founding members Jandre Louw, Dudu Qubu and Maya Padmore.