MTV Africa has announced that it will unveil the lives of some of South Africa’s favourite Hip Hop artists with the launch of Love & Hip Hop South Africa (SA) this Valentine’s month.
Known for showcasing Hip Hop stardom juggling their careers, relationships, and family dynamics. The global Hip Hop reality show features some of the most prominent Hip Hop artists as they unveil the ins and outs of the music industry.
This time, South African artists are in the spotlight with Love & Hip Hop SA set to premiere on February 27 on MTV Africa, DStv Channel 130 at 21:30 PM CAT.
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The local adaptation of the globally recognised reality show franchise will hold nothing back to bring the 411 on the latest in entertainment, industry beef, and drama.
‘Love & Hip Hop SA’ Cast
The leading cast:
Recording artist and record producer Da L.E.S aka ‘The North God’.
Award winning Hip Hop star Gigi Lamayne
Utatakho hit-maker Yanga Chief (previously signed to Da L.E.S’ record label F2D, leaving under questionable circumstances). He is no stranger to the MTV stable after ranking third on MTV Base Hottest MC list in 2019.
Adding some sizzle to the mix is Shane Eagle, who will not only give us a glimpse into how he became a South African Music Award winner. For Best Hip Hop Album in 2018, but also some saucy secrets to maintaining a 12-year-long romance with artist and model Nicole ‘Nikki’ Swartz.
Mayo hitmaker, self-proclaimed “Hip Hop culturalist” and broadcaster DJ Speedsta and Motswako First Lady Fifi Cooper add their names to the reality star cast that will be part of the 13-episode tale of the cast’s love lives, personal struggles, industry goals, achievements as well as their deepest temptations.
In addition to the Love & Hip Hop SA’s superstars, the show will also feature some friends from the industry. Which we can not wait to see and watch all the drama that the show will bring.
“The Mzansi version of the popular Love & Hip Hop franchise will have viewers on the edge of their seats, and importantly become yet another Paramount Africa platform to export our talent internationally,” commented senior vice president and general manager, Paramount Africa and Lead, BET International, Monde Twala.