M-Net’s Zambezi magic calling for local music video submissions

Liz Dziva, Public Relations and Publicity Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe

ZAMBEZI Magic, M-Net’s home of local content from Southern Africa, is calling for local music video submissions, in preparation of the launch of the channel’s first two music video shows.

Liz Dziva, Public Relations and Publicity Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe said “Zed Top 10 and Zim Top 10 will launch on the channel in October, proof that Zambezi is staying true to its promise of providing the best in local Southern African content by launching its first music shows this October”.

The channel, which was launched on 1 July and is the new home of Southern Africa focused general entertainment, continues to search for and identify relevant new titles that it can add to its developing content line-up, and with music being a huge part of entertainment, Zambezi Magic is looking at beefing up its music offering by giving artists and/ or music producers an opportunity to showcase their craft and talent on the channel.

The shows will also give viewers the opportunity to vote for their favourite music videos via the Zambezi Magic Facebook page and more information will be provided closer to the launch date.

Artistes should ensure that they are registered with royalty collecting bodies such as RISA and SAMRO in South Africa.

Videos can be dropped off at any of the MultiChoice Zimbabwe Offices

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