As part of rebuilding the channel's content basket, M-Net continues to restock its music-themed pay-TV channel on DStv, Channel O (DStv 320) with new original shows and is now adding Top 5 Drive as Channel O's own version of Carpool Karaoke.
In a renewed effort to revitalise the moribund and neglected Channel O, the 20 year old channel's line-up is slowly being filled by new local programming.
Top 5 Drive with presenters Denise Zimba and Tino Chinyani and produced by The Bar Leader TV, will start on Channel O on Saturday, 16 September at 9:30 in the morning and is the latest new local production seeking to capture and lure viewers to the channel.
Styled along the broader themes that makes America's Carpool Karaoke with James Corden so successful, Top 5 Drive is filmed inside a moving vehicle with the presenters talking to celebrities, talking about music - in short "stars in cars".
Channel O calls Top 5 Drive "an exciting taxi pick up of sorts" with Denise Zimba and Tino Chinyani who will give celebrities a "complimentary Channel O ride", discussing the person's favourite music tracks, career highlights and industry news.
People like A-Reece, Amanda Black, Da Les and Dr Malinga will appear in the first season of Top 5 Drive.
The half hour Top 5 Drive will feature five music video selections and cater to all genres.
"Our fans love hot new music, and they love getting into their favourite celebrities' headspaces," says Reneilwe Sema, M-Net director for local entertainment channels.
"The show combines the best of both worlds. Also, look out for some cameo appearances from the stars of our popular dramas in season one."
