(Trevor Noah)
In
an evening of glitz, glam, nostalgia and show-stopping musical performances,
M-Net celebrated its milestone 30th birthday in a specially-built dome on its
Randburg campus on November 11. The event formed part of three filmed gala
events which will be screened on M-Net's various channels in December.
As
one would expect from the network that has revolutionised television in South
Africa and beyond, and which continues to delight viewers with the very best in
entertainment, one of the evening’s main attractions pitched up in an
extraordinary way. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, international
mega-star Trevor Noah was beamed in as a hologram.
The
comedian, who has a long history with M-Net and even had his own show on M-Net
channel 101, had the guests in the palm of his “virtual” hand. In his trademark
style, he took the star-studded audience on a witty trip down M-Net’s memory
lane. In between all his skits, there were also some musical acts to spice
things up, kicking off with South African legend Claire Johnston, whose own
journey in the industry also started in the 1980s, just like M-Net. Joining her
were some of M-Net viewers’ favourite voices, including the likes of Idols
SA winner Khaya Mthethwa, recent The Voice SA winner Richard Stirton, as
well as The Voice SA coaches Kahn Morbee, with his band The Parlotones,
and songstress Lira.
The
musical entertainment did not end there, however. There were also special
appearances from Themba Ndaba, The Muses as well as some booming vocals from Clash
of the Choirs alumni. Topping it off was a performance from multi
award-winning Nigerian star 2Baba, one of the most decorated and celebrated
Afro-pop artists on the continent.
M-Net
CEO Yolisa Phahle thanked guests for their support over the past 30 years.“M-Net
is a proudly African company committed to telling the best international and
African stories. But the company’s greatest achievement is the remarkable and
diverse group of people who bring this enduring brand to life in so many ways
each day. To make real Magic you have to believe in it, so thank you to
everyone for choosing to believe.”
Viewers
can catch the M-Net 30th birthday event show across many of the
M-Net channels in December. The show will be broadcast on M-Net channel 101,
M-Net East and M-Net West on December 16, on Mzansi Magic on December 18, M-Net
Family and Mzansi Wethu on December 24 and on kykNET on December 30.
To
follow all of the live commentary around the spectacular birthday event, follow
M-Net on Twitter @MNet or use the hashtag #MNet30.
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