Stars of the African and international music industry came
out in force tonight in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa for the
fifth uplifting edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards
KwaZulu-Natal. Saluting and championing African music,
youth culture and achievement, MAMA 2015 brought the
continent together for a massive celebration contemporary
music and creativity, including electrifying performances,
collaborations and awards presentations.
The MTV Africa Music AwardsKwaZulu-Natal2015, brought
to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in association with
Absolut Vodka andin partnership with The City of Durban,
returns to the Durban International Convention Centre
(ICC), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Saturday 18 July 2015.
The big winners on the night included Nigerian stars Yemi
Alade and Davido, who took home the Best Male and Best
Femaleawards, respectively, while hip hop star Cassper
Nyovest nabbed theBest Hip Hopaward. “Koko master”,
D’Banj, wonthe MAMA Evolution award, a new category
honouring established artists who have made an indelible
mark on African and global music culture, taken African
music to new territories around the world, pushed the
boundaries of creativity, and shaped the soundscape of
contemporary Africa.
South African comedian and newly appointed Daily Show
host Trevor Noah triumphed in Personality of the Year.
Patoranking won Best New Act Transformed by Absolut,
given in recognition of new and emerging artists. Saran
Kaba Jones and S’Bu Mavundla shared equal honours for
the MTV Base Leadership award.
Stunning collaborations between artists of different genres
saw NE-YO take to the stage with Seyi Shay, 2Face
collaborating with Bucie, Sauti Sol pairing up with Yemi
Alade and Patoranking swapping beats with K.O. The show
ended on a high with a jubilant medley mash-up by Artist
of the Decade winners P-Square, featuring hit tracks
“Personally”, “Chop My Money”, “Alingo” and “Shekini”.
Other performers included DJ Fisherman, NaakmusiQ, DJ
Tira, Anselmo Ralph, Danger from Big Nuz, Duncan,
Burna Boy, Stonebwoy, Da LES, Diamond, Flavour,
Toofan, D’Banj, Davido, Uhuru, Black Motion and Cassper
Nyovest.
Emmy award nominated actor, Anthony Anderson
captivated the 5,000-strong MAMA audience with his lively
humour, engaging charisma and unexpected outfit changes.
Commenting after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice
President & Managing Director, Viacom International
Media Networks (VIMN) Africa , said: “Africa is a continent
of the now and the future; tonight was testament to that.
MAMA 2015 represented and reflected the abundant
amount of creativity and passion this continent breeds.”
The MAMA 2015 coincided with the nationwide celebration
of the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday, a fact that was
touched on by artists in the show.
Walking the red carpet at the awards were nominees
Bonang Matheba, HHP, Chameleone, Dreamteam, HHP,
Riky Rick, Samini, OC Ukeje, Bebe Cool, Mpumi, Jovi,
Uhuru and Vanessa Mdee. Other famous faces included
comedian Trevor Gumbi, Nigerian OAP Toolz, MTV Shuga
star and Mr Nigeria Emmanuel Ikbese, BET “Top Actor”
winner Altovise Lawrence, Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie,
Boity, Khuli Chana, Joselyn Dumas, Jessica Nkosi, actress
Zikhona Sodlaka, and MTV Base VJs Sizwe, Nomuzi, Ehiz
and Sandile.
2015 MTV Africa Music Awards Winners:
-Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
-Best Male: Davido (Nigeria)
-Best Group: P-Square (Nigeria)
-Best New Act Transformed by Absolut: Patoranking
(Nigeria)
-Best Hip Hop: Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
-Best Collaboration: AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes
On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
-Song of the Year: Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
-Best Live: Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
-Video of the Year: “Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan
Louw
-Best Pop & Alternative: Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
-Best Francophone: DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
-Best Lusophone: Ary (Angola)
-Personality of the Year: Trevor Noah (South Africa)
-MAMA Evolution: D’Banj (Nigeria)
-Best International: Nicki Minaj
-Artist of the Decade: P-Square
-MTV Base Leadership Award: Saran Kaba Jones & S’Bu
Mavundla
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out in force tonight in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa for the
fifth uplifting edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards
KwaZulu-Natal. Saluting and championing African music,
youth culture and achievement, MAMA 2015 brought the
continent together for a massive celebration contemporary
music and creativity, including electrifying performances,
collaborations and awards presentations.
The MTV Africa Music AwardsKwaZulu-Natal2015, brought
to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in association with
Absolut Vodka andin partnership with The City of Durban,
returns to the Durban International Convention Centre
(ICC), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Saturday 18 July 2015.
The big winners on the night included Nigerian stars Yemi
Alade and Davido, who took home the Best Male and Best
Femaleawards, respectively, while hip hop star Cassper
Nyovest nabbed theBest Hip Hopaward. “Koko master”,
D’Banj, wonthe MAMA Evolution award, a new category
honouring established artists who have made an indelible
mark on African and global music culture, taken African
music to new territories around the world, pushed the
boundaries of creativity, and shaped the soundscape of
contemporary Africa.
South African comedian and newly appointed Daily Show
host Trevor Noah triumphed in Personality of the Year.
Patoranking won Best New Act Transformed by Absolut,
given in recognition of new and emerging artists. Saran
Kaba Jones and S’Bu Mavundla shared equal honours for
the MTV Base Leadership award.
Stunning collaborations between artists of different genres
saw NE-YO take to the stage with Seyi Shay, 2Face
collaborating with Bucie, Sauti Sol pairing up with Yemi
Alade and Patoranking swapping beats with K.O. The show
ended on a high with a jubilant medley mash-up by Artist
of the Decade winners P-Square, featuring hit tracks
“Personally”, “Chop My Money”, “Alingo” and “Shekini”.
Other performers included DJ Fisherman, NaakmusiQ, DJ
Tira, Anselmo Ralph, Danger from Big Nuz, Duncan,
Burna Boy, Stonebwoy, Da LES, Diamond, Flavour,
Toofan, D’Banj, Davido, Uhuru, Black Motion and Cassper
Nyovest.
Emmy award nominated actor, Anthony Anderson
captivated the 5,000-strong MAMA audience with his lively
humour, engaging charisma and unexpected outfit changes.
Commenting after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice
President & Managing Director, Viacom International
Media Networks (VIMN) Africa , said: “Africa is a continent
of the now and the future; tonight was testament to that.
MAMA 2015 represented and reflected the abundant
amount of creativity and passion this continent breeds.”
The MAMA 2015 coincided with the nationwide celebration
of the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday, a fact that was
touched on by artists in the show.
Walking the red carpet at the awards were nominees
Bonang Matheba, HHP, Chameleone, Dreamteam, HHP,
Riky Rick, Samini, OC Ukeje, Bebe Cool, Mpumi, Jovi,
Uhuru and Vanessa Mdee. Other famous faces included
comedian Trevor Gumbi, Nigerian OAP Toolz, MTV Shuga
star and Mr Nigeria Emmanuel Ikbese, BET “Top Actor”
winner Altovise Lawrence, Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie,
Boity, Khuli Chana, Joselyn Dumas, Jessica Nkosi, actress
Zikhona Sodlaka, and MTV Base VJs Sizwe, Nomuzi, Ehiz
and Sandile.
2015 MTV Africa Music Awards Winners:
-Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
-Best Male: Davido (Nigeria)
-Best Group: P-Square (Nigeria)
-Best New Act Transformed by Absolut: Patoranking
(Nigeria)
-Best Hip Hop: Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
-Best Collaboration: AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes
On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
-Song of the Year: Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
-Best Live: Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
-Video of the Year: “Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan
Louw
-Best Pop & Alternative: Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
-Best Francophone: DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
-Best Lusophone: Ary (Angola)
-Personality of the Year: Trevor Noah (South Africa)
-MAMA Evolution: D’Banj (Nigeria)
-Best International: Nicki Minaj
-Artist of the Decade: P-Square
-MTV Base Leadership Award: Saran Kaba Jones & S’Bu
Mavundla
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