MTV Base Roundtable, the annual entertainment extravaganza gathering the industry’s top media figures to discuss pivotal music trends and topics, is set to broadcast on Thursday, December 28, at 20:00 WAT on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322, GOtv Channel 72).
This ninth edition guarantees an action-packed show featuring three captivating segments. It will delve into the most significant music highlights, the most debated personalities in the entertainment sphere, and a rundown of the top 10 albums of 2023.
The eagerly anticipated Roundtable boasts a stellar lineup of six influential voices in Nigeria’s music scene. Among them are VJ Adams, an award-winning Video Jockey, entertainment entrepreneur, and executive producer; Taymi B, a decorated On-Air Personality; DJ Big N, a renowned Disc Jockey with numerous accolades; Sunky O, a Producer and Lifestyle Connoisseur; Tosin Akinbo, the Head of Strategy at Glitch Africa; and Ejino Valentine, the Head of Music & Programming at MTV Base.
On what to expect from this Roundtable edition, Busola Komolafe, Senior Channels Manager for Paramount in Nigeria, said: “The stage is set once more to explore the trends in the music industry that made heads turn all year. It has indeed been an exceptional 2023 for Nigerian music with global recognition from the MTV VMAs, BET Awards, as well as BET Hip Hop Awards, some of the biggest music collaborations worldwide, and a fair share of controversy.
As a result, we are taking things up a notch this year and adding two more segments; most controversial personality(-ies) in the entertainment space, and the biggest music moments.
Media personalities familiar with the landscape will come together to offer their insightful critiques and rankings on the best music moments of the year. The Roundtable will also factor in the way music is marketed, distributed and consumed in the discourse.
It’s important to have some of the brightest music experts in the country reminisce on the collective progress we’ve had and we are proud to give the platform for that. This Roundtable is one to shape the narrative of the music industry and set the tone for what is to come in 2024.”
The panel undoubtedly has a lot to weigh in from Davido’s gold-certified Unavailable on his record-breaking Timeless album to Asake’s continued mainstream dominance, Burna Boy’s multiple Grammy nods, Afrobeats sweetheart Ayra Starr’s Rush, break-out star Shallipopi taking over the airwaves, Odumodublvck’s Arsenal FC moment, Rema’s global success as well as the late MohBad’s street anthem Ask About Me.
Expect dissenting opinions and arguments on who did what best and what moments are worth remembering this year.
The criteria for selecting the year’s top songs include impact, streams, appeal, charts, social media influence/trends and longevity of airplay.
In addition, no song released after November 2023 will be considered for the rankings.
The MTV Base Roundtable 2023 for the ultimate year-end review of Nigerian music will hold on Thursday, 28 December. One can also join the conversation via MTV Base’s social media handles.
