South African pop duo LCNVL has been voted the Best African Act for the 2013 MTV EMA after MTV gave fans worldwide the chance to vote for their favourite hometown artists to win the Best Act title in their respective market.
LCNVL now move on to the next phase of voting to try and secure a spot to represent the region in the Worldwide Act category at the 2013 MTV EMA, which broadcasts live on MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 10 November at 22h00 CAT from the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam.
As nominees in the Worldwide Act voting competition, 186 of the world’s hottest musical acts have enjoyed the MTV EMA spotlight. These artists span genres from Mandopop to indie-rock and Afrobeats to electro-house and hail from 126 cities and 29 small towns across 51 countries.
The other contenders who had been in the running for the Best African Act award were Mafikozolo, P-Square, Wizkid and Fuse ODG.
LCNVL, comprising twin brothers Brian and Andrew Chaplin, has been South Africa's most successful pop act of the past five years, selling more than 100,000 physical albums, and playing alongside the likes of Justin Bieber, Taio Cruz, Mike Poser and Jason Derulo.
From today, LCNVL will go head-to-head against Yo Yo Honey Singh from India and Ahmed Soultan from the Middle East for the chance to be one of 10 finalists to reach the last round of the Worldwide Act category.
LCNVL fans can vote for their favourite regional act until 31 October at www.mtv.co.za or www.mtvbase.com and do their part to help them reach the next round.
The representative for Africa India / Middle East will be announced on 1 November, along with the other regional winners from North Europe, Central Europe, South Europe, East Europe, SEA / Mainland China / HK / Taiwan, Japan / Korea, Australia / NZ, Latin America and North America.
These 10 regional nominees will then battle for votes for the Worldwide Act distinction, and the winner will be named at the show in Amsterdam.
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