E! Entertainment Television has just announced that it will be bringing more local content to the channel with the launch of a brand new show E! VIP. The twelve-part series will premiere on 12 June at 21:00 only on E! (DStv channel 124).
E! VIP is set to give viewers an exclusive insight into the life of Africa’s most notable and loved celebrities, giving them a taste of what it’s like to live life in the limelight.
The first episode will feature Nigerian-born Tiwa Savage and the series will continue with celebrities such as Rita Dominic, Diamond, Mafikizolo, D’Banj and Cassper Nyovest.
With in-depth interviews hosted by Dolapo or MzzAbby, viewers can look forward to uncover the stories of these stars.
“After the great success of the E! News Special, we are delighted to debut E! VIP on E! Entertainment Television in Africa,” said Colin McLeod, Managing Director, UK & Emerging Markets, NBCUniversal International Networks. “E! is committed to bringing audiences across the continent more original, local content and we are proud to showcase some of Africa’s biggest names in music and entertainment in this new series.”
The first six episodes of E! VIP will air from 12 June at 21:00, only on E! (DStv Channel 124), with more episodes coming to the channel later in the year.