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Lynxxx’s Top 10 Collaborations

Saturday 09 February 2013 18:00 | MTV Base (322)

In December 2010, Nigerian rapper and record label mogul Lynxxx, released his debut album, This is Lynxxx.

We Will Always Love You: Grammy Salutes Whitney

Saturday 09 February 2013 19:00 | e.TV Africa (250)

Grammy Award-winning singer, Whitney Houston is remembered in this music special on the eve of the first anniversary of her death.

This special, which was recorded in Los Angeles, features highlights from Whitney’s music and acting careers.

Jennifer Hudson performs I’m Every Woman, How Will I Know and I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Usher will perform Whitney’s contribution to the Prince of Egypt soundtrack, I Believe In You And Me.

Britney Spears, Halle Berry, LL Cool J and Taraji P Henson all share their memories of Whitney and the influence she has had on their careers.

Other stars who will make appearances include Celine Dion, CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams.

The Beast

Saturday 09 February 2013 19:00 | AfricaMagic Entertainment (151)

The beautiful daughter of a physician finds herself stuck in a dangerous affair when she allows herself to be seduced by a jealous, obsessive ruffian.

Torn between her lover and her father, Natasha’s life hangs in the balance.

Starring:
Majid Michael | Dina Pealore | Kofi Adjorlolo

Miracle Rising: South Africa

Sunday 10 February 2013 19:30 | HISTORY (186)

The inspiring legacy of South Africa’s political transformation is captured in the new HISTORY documentary, Miracle Rising: South Africa, marking the 23rd anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.

Some of the high-profile interviewees include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Cyril Ramaphosa, Charlize Theron and Whoopi Goldberg. These iconic local and international figures recount their personal experiences to demonstrate how South Africa avoided a civil war and progressed to what Desmond Tutu would call “a rainbow nation”.

The Newsroom

Sunday 10 February 2013 21:00 | M-Net Series Africa (114)

Enter The Newsroom and take a behind-the-scenes look at a TV news programme.

The Newsroom comes from the mind of Aaron Sorking – the creator of The West Wing and screenwriter of The Social Network and Moneyball.

The series revolves around a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss.

In The Newsroom, see how the team reports on real-life news stories, while also facing corporate and commercial obstacles and dealing with their personal lives.

Sex for Sale: American Escort

Sunday 10 February 2013 21:00 | National Geographic (181)

Type the words “the girlfriend experience” into your favorite search engine and within seconds, you’ll find ads promising companionship by the hour.

The world’s oldest profession is now a thriving black market economy, with an underground workforce that’s just an internet connection and a phone call away.

This Means War

Sunday 10 February 2013 21:00 | M-Net Africa (102) | 16

Two CIA operatives are partners and best friends too, but that all changes when they fall for the same woman.

Using all their counterespionage skills, the pair engage in a high-stakes game of one-upmanship in order to win her heart.

Starring
Reese Witherspoon as Lauren | Chris Pine as FDR Foster | Tom Hardy as Tuck

55th Annual Grammy Awards Live

Monday 11 February 2013 02:00 | Channel O (320)

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are broadcast live in this Channel O exclusive, giving die-hard music fans across the continent a first look at the 2013 winners.

Leading the field in “Music’s Biggest Night” are The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, Fun, Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West – who all top the nominations with six each.