Katy Perry to host MTV Video Music Awards 2017 Edition

MTV, the organisers of the MTV Video Music Awards which will be held this year on the 27th of August, has announced pop star Katy Perry the host of the 2017 edition of the awards.

The 34th annual awards ceremony will air live from 'The Forum' in Inglenood, California. United States of America  on MTV making it the second time in its history the show will air from the venue.

Expressing anticipation for the event, the pop singer sensation stated; "I've been training with MTV in zero gravity, eating astronaut ice cream; in preparation for the show." "Come August 27th, I'll be ready to be your Moonwoman! Brace for impact."

This comes in advance of the world tour for her most recent, chart-topping album 'Witness'. Perry will light up the stage as the first performer announced for this year's show. Katy Perry also secured a spot as one of the top nominees for the 2017 VMAs with nods in five categories.

According to Vice President for BET, Youth and Music, Monde Twala,"MTV Africa is super excited to bring the MTV Video Music Awards to our audiences around the world and viewers must tune in for a magical night of great music and entertainment."

"MTV Video Music Awards has been one of the biggest platforms that celebrates sterling entertainment projects since 1984 and this years' event promises to be even bigger".