Lagos, 28 May 2016: On this week's episode of Lip Sync Battle Africa, popular actresses Joselyn Dumas and Funke Akindele will be putting aside their acting careers as they battle it out in MTV Base's (DStv channel 322) epic lip syncing competition.

Premiering on MTV Base on Saturday night at 6pm, will be filled with so much energy as the gorgeous “Jenifa” star and the Ghanaian beauty Dumas ignite the stage in their efforts to impress the studio audience.

Commenting on her appearance in the upcoming episode, Funke Akindele remarked, “I'm sure people will be expecting to see a lot of 'Jenifa' inspired dance moves, but I have a lot more in store for my fans. I'm going to have fun bringing some real Nigerian flavour to the stage, and showing Joselyn Dumas that Nigerians are not just better at Jollof.”

Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas added, “I was highly elated; when I found out I was going to be on Lip Sync Battle Africa and going up against Funke Akindele has proven to be exciting and scary at the same time. We all know how energetic Funke can be.”

Since it started airing on 30 April 2016, Lip Sync Battle has featured epic battles between, Denrele Edun vs. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Flavour vs. Maps Maponyane, Toke Makinwa vs. Chigurl and Uti vs. Tumisho Masha.

Pearl Thusi hostsLip Sync Battle Africa and the Koko Master, D'Banj is the colour commentator, offering his hilarious feedback to the show.

Tune in to Episode 5 of Lip Sync Battle Africa on MTV Base (DSTV channel 322) on Saturday 21 May at 6pm to find out who takes home the winner's belt and the biggest bragging rights on the planet.