MTV Base is turning up the heat this December with a two-part special, On The Base Roundtable: Best of Yanos 2024. Airing on Thursday, 5 December (Part 1) at 17:00 and Friday, 6 December (Part 2) at 17:00 on DStv channel 322, this unmissable showcase will dive deep into the Amapiano artists who defined 2024, shaking up the charts and dominating the culture.
Hosted by MTV Base Culture Squad member, Fresh by Caddy, this eagerly anticipated roundtable will reveal the ultimate “Best of Yanos” list. From viral sensations to lyrical geniuses, the show will assess a variety of criteria, including best lyrics, biggest impact, viral moments, and those X-factors that kept fans glued to their screens.
Joining Caddy is an all-star panel of industry experts:
- Lwazi Zondo – Publicist
- Ayanda MVP – Queen of youth radio and BET Culture Squad Member
- Thulani Way – Events Promoter
- Hope Ramafalo – Award-winning Dancer & Choreographer
- Amahle “Jax” Jaxa – Head of Events, Until Until
- Legendary Crisp – Amapiano DJ and legend in the making
- Innocent Nkosi – Amapiano Culture Influencer and Music Executive
This year has seen a wave of breakout talent, including rising stars like Scott Maphuma and Zee Nxumalo, alongside industry heavyweights like Kabza De Small, Kelvin Momo, Shakes & Les, and Focalistic. With so much talent to celebrate, the panel will have their hands full as they debate who deserves the top spots and who might just miss the cut.
“2024 has been an incredible year for Amapiano, and this list is going to reflect the artists who truly owned the scene. Hosting this show is an honour, and I can’t wait to dive into the heated debates and give these artists their flowers,” said Fresh by Caddy, MTV Base Culture Squad member. “The level of competition this year is unmatched—this is going to be the most talked-about list of the year!”
Tune in to On The Base Roundtable: Best of Yanos 2024 on MTV Base and join the conversation to see if your favourite artists made the cut. Will your favourite top the list, or will the snubs steal the headlines?
Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of Amapiano excellence on MTV Base (DStv channel 322)!
Part 1: Thursday, 5 December, 17:00
Part 2: Friday, 6 December, 17:00
