Dstv new years 2017

A blast from the past!

For those who may not remember, DSTV (MultiChoice) had a special New Year's Eve broadcast on December 31, 2016, to welcome in the year 2017. Here's a quick recap:

DSTV New Year's Eve 2017 Broadcast

The broadcast was a 4-hour special, starting at 8:00 PM CAT (Central African Time) and ending at 12:00 AM CAT on January 1, 2017. It was available on various DSTV channels, including:

  1. DSTV Premium: The main channel for the New Year's Eve broadcast, featuring a mix of music, comedy, and entertainment.
  2. DSTV Compact Plus: Also carried the broadcast, with a slightly different lineup of shows and performances.
  3. DSTV Compact: Offered a condensed version of the broadcast, with a selection of highlights and performances.

Lineup

The broadcast featured a range of local and international acts, including:

  1. Music performances: Local artists like AKA, Black Coffee, and Moonchild Sanelly, as well as international acts like The Black Eyed Peas and Jason Derulo.
  2. Comedy sketches: Stand-up comedians like Trevor Noah, Loyiso Gola, and David Kau.
  3. Entertainment segments: Games, challenges, and surprises hosted by popular South African personalities like Bonang Matheba and Maps Maponyane.
  4. Countdown to midnight: A special countdown to midnight, featuring fireworks and live performances from around the world.

Highlights

Some of the highlights from the broadcast included:

  1. AKA's energetic performance of his hit single "Fela in Versace".
  2. Black Coffee's soulful set, featuring his hit song "Superman".
  3. The Black Eyed Peas' high-energy performance, including their hit singles "I Gotta Feeling" and "Let's Get It Started".
  4. Trevor Noah's hilarious comedy sketches, poking fun at South African culture and politics.

Overall, DSTV's New Year's Eve broadcast in 2017 was a fun and entertaining way to ring in the new year, with a mix of music, comedy, and excitement.