CBS to present MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for the first time, airing live Monday, 8 September at 01:00 am WAT from UBS Arena
We are pleased to announce to you that CBS will be presenting MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs) for the first time, airing LIVE from UBS Arena, on Monday 8 September at 01:00 am WAT.
Three-hour CBS broadcast to simulcast on MTV DStv Channel 130; one-hour live pre-show to air across Paramount Media Networks. The 2024 VMAs delivered its biggest multi-network audience in four years (+25% YOY) and ranked as the most social “VMAs” in show history, with 66.7 million social interactions.
For more than four decades, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments, and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.
Nominations, performers, and additional details will be announced closer to the show.
The 2025 VMAs are executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic. Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba are Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.
About Paramount Africa
Multimedia entertainment powerhouse Paramount offers the most comprehensive international broadcast portfolio on the African continent, reaching more than 100 million viewers across 48 territories in Africa. Paramount currently comprises 10 separate TV channels and 5 consumer websites, as well as multiple mobile and social media sites. The company’s African business interests include content production and distribution; spot sales, 360-degree sponsorships, events, mobile, digital and consumer products.
