Channel O can be accessed via DStv, a satellite pay TV service for pan-African households.

The channel was created following a failed attempt by Johnny Clegg to launch an African version of MTV, that was planned between 1994 and 1995.

[4] In late 1999, some music videos seen on the channel were removed because of incompatibilities with Malawi's cultural code.

This consists of mostly the artist's background information, their real name as opposed to their stage name, where they grew up, when they entered the entertainment industry, etc.

Crispy Fresh plays the latest newly released music videos of the week.

Shimza and PH host live performances and a mix of various music tracks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MultiChoice is yet to announce whether it will be hosted again ** These award shows are shown live on M-Net or One Magic.