MTV Base is a 24-hour music channel from Paramount Networks EMEAA.

The channel was launched in February 2005 with a live music special with live performances from local African and international artists, along with some music video and reality programming from MTV Europe.

The network also carries the American and European awards ceremonies of MTV and BET.

On 3 July 2013, Viacom International Media Networks Africa launched a localised feed of MTV Base exclusively for South Africa,[2] with local programming, advertising and VJs.

[3] It launched on DStv on 5 March 2019.