MTV MAMA 2015
The 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards #MTVMAMA2015 Winners!

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 Provincein 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 Female awards, respectively, while hip hop star Cassper Nyovest nabbed the Best Hip Hopaward. “Koko master”, D’Banj, won the 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.

MTV MAMA Evolution

South African comedian and newly appointed Daily Show host Trevor Noah triumphed inPersonality 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 andPatoranking 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 andCassper Nyovest.

P-Square MAMA

Emmy award nominated actor, Anthony Anderson captivated the 5,000-strong MAMAaudience 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’sbirthday, 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 Shugastar 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, Ehizand Sandile.

The 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards #MTVMAMA2015 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



CONGRATS TO WINNERS !!!!

#MTVMAMA2015: Mavins beat Wizkid, Lil Kesh to Song of the Year award

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Dorobucci has been named the Song of the Year at MTV MAMA. Photo: MTV

Now Don Jazzy can further claim to be the DoroBoss! The Mavins he leads just won the Song of the Year award at the ongoing MTV MAMA 2015.

Jazzy and his crew won the award for ahead of competitors from South Africa, Nigeria, Togo, and Kenya. These are Cassper Nyovest ‘Doc Shebeleza’ (South Africa), Euphonik featuring Mpumi: ‘Busa’ (South Africa), DJ Fisherman & NaakMusiQ featuring DJ Tira, Danger & Dream Team: ‘Call Out’ (South Africa), K.O featuring Kid X: ‘Caracara’ (South Africa) and Lil Kesh featuring Olamide & Davido: ‘Shoki Remix’ (Nigeria).

Others are Sauti Sol: ‘Sura Yako’ (Kenya), Toofan: ‘Gweta’ (Togo), Wizkid: ‘Show You The Money’ (Nigeria) and Yemi Alade: ‘Johnny’ (Nigeria).

Lalasticlala...just come and do the needful o

No Wizzy... Why??

Y olamide and wizkid nr win anything naaaaw Even shakiti Bobo nr win any awards 2 chai *sobbing*