The 2014
Channel O Music Video Awards
Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, once known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video A ...
took place on 29 November 2014 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in
Soweto
Soweto () is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for ''South Western Townships''. Formerly a s ...
. Nominees were announced on 4 September.
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
,
K.O and
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
led the nominations with 5 each. DJ Clock's hit song "Pluto", which features the singing trio Beatenberg, followed with 4.
AKA and Uhuru both received three nominations apiece. Cassper Nyovest and Diamond Platnumz both took home three awards apiece.
Performers
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Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
*
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
*
K.O
*
AKA
*
Kwesta
Senzo Brikka Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African people, South African rapper and songwriter.
Born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township also known as "K1". In 2003, at the age of 15, he and his friend ...
*
Patoranking
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May, 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He starte ...
*
Bucie
Busisiwe Nolubabalo Nqwiliso (born March 10, 1987) is a South African R&B and house singer. Her 2014 single titled "Easy to Love" peaked at number 9 on EMA.
Early life and Career Early life
She was born in Kimberley and grew up in Khuma w ...
*
Riky Rick
Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado (20 July 1987 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer and producer. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Buck ...
*Lil Kesh
*
Olamide
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers ...
*DJ Dimplez
Winners and nominees
Male
*
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
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Doc Shebeleza
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP ''Tsholofelo''. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.
Before its release, ...
"
**
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
- "
Aye
Aye or AYE may refer to:
* Aye (yes), a word for expressing the affirmative
* Aye (village), a village in Belgium
* ''Aye'' (album), by Martyn Bennett, 2012
* "Aye" (song), by Davido, 2014
Abbreviations and acronyms
* Africa's Young Entreprene ...
"
**
Riky Rick
Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado (20 July 1987 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer and producer. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Buck ...
featuring
Okmalumkoolkat
Smiso Zwane (born Smiso Brian Mkhasibe; 27 July 1983), commonly known by his stage name Okmalumkoolkat (sometimes stylized as OkMalumKoolKat) is a South African rapper and half of the rap/electronic duo Dirty Paraffin from Umlazi Township in Dur ...
-
Amantombazane
**
K.O featuring Kid X - "
Caracara"
**
Sarkodie - "Illuminati"
Female
*
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...
featuring
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...
- "
Eminado"
**
Thembi Seete - "Thuntsha Lerole"
**
Bucie
Busisiwe Nolubabalo Nqwiliso (born March 10, 1987) is a South African R&B and house singer. Her 2014 single titled "Easy to Love" peaked at number 9 on EMA.
Early life and Career Early life
She was born in Kimberley and grew up in Khuma w ...
featuring Heavy K - "Easy To Love"
**
Lizha James
Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is a Mozambican musician.
Awards and prizes
Won
* 2005 - Prize TVZINE for Best Singer (Mozambique)
* 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best Female Video (4 all ya)
* 2007 Channel ...
featuring Uhuru - "Quem Ti Mandou"
**
Seyi Shay
Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua (born Oluwaseyi Joshua; 21 December 1985), professionally known as Seyi Shay (pronounced Shay-yee Shay), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. She wrote and produced three songs for the soundtrack to Konami's vi ...
- "Irawo"
Newcomer
*
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi R ...
- "Number One"
**Dream Team featuring Tamarsha,
AKA and Big Nuz -
Tsekede (Remix)
**
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
- "
Doc Shebeleza
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP ''Tsholofelo''. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.
Before its release, ...
"
**
Emmy Gee
Emmanuel Nwankwo, known by his stage name Emmy Gee, is a Nigerian rapper based in South Africa. His debut single " Rands and Nairas" peaked at number 7 on South Africa's official music chart. He started recording music at age 16 and worked with p ...
featuring AB Crazy and DJ Dimplez - "
Rands and Nairas"
**
Patoranking
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May, 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He starte ...
featuring
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...
- "Girlie O (Remix)"
Duo/Group or Featuring
*KCee featuring Wizkid - "Pull Over"
**Uhuru featuring Oskido and Professor - "Y-Tjukutja"
**DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg - "Pluto (I Remember)"
**R2Bees featuring
Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...
- "Slow Down"
**
K.O featuring Kid X - "
Caracara"
Dance
*Busiswa featuring
Oskido
Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa (born 29 November 1967) is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman. Having been in the music industry for over 26 years, Oskido has reached a prominent status in the South African mus ...
and
Uhuru - "Ngoku"
**
Uhuru featuring Oskido and Professor - "Y-Tjukutja"
**
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
- "
Skelewu
"Skelewu" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released as the third single from his upcoming album. The song was produced by Shizzi, HKN Music's in-house producer. It peaked at number 1 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart. The song was ranked 5t ...
"
**DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg - "Pluto (I Remember)"
**
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
- "
Personally"
Ragga Dancehall
*Buffalo Souljah -
Turn Up
**
Orezi
Esegine Allen (born 28 March 1986), better known by his stage name Orezi, is a Nigerian musician from Delta State. He rose to prominence with his song " Rihanna" in 2013.
In a chat with Showtime's ''The Cooking Pot'' the singer said that in t ...
-
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
"
**
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that ...
featuring
Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...
- "Bad Girl"
**
Patoranking
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May, 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He starte ...
-
Girlie O
**
Shatta Wale
Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., (born 17 October 1984) is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana. His best-known singles are "Dancehall King", "My level" and "We taking over" .He is also know ...
- "Everybody Likes My Ting"
Afro Pop
*
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi R ...
- "Number One"
**
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
- "
Aye
Aye or AYE may refer to:
* Aye (yes), a word for expressing the affirmative
* Aye (village), a village in Belgium
* ''Aye'' (album), by Martyn Bennett, 2012
* "Aye" (song), by Davido, 2014
Abbreviations and acronyms
* Africa's Young Entreprene ...
"
**
Mafikizolo
Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music duo formed in 1996, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza. The duo rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "U ...
featuring May D - "Happiness"
**
Flavour - "Ada Ada"
**
Iyanya
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), known by his stage name Iyanya, is a Nigerian Afropop recording artist.
Career
He rose to fame after winning the first season of ''Project Fame West Africa'' and is best known for his hit single "Kuk ...
- "
Jombolo
"Jombolo" is a song by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It was released as the sixth single from his second studio album, ''Desire'' (2013). The song debuted at number one on 360nobs' Top 10 Most Downloaded Songs chart from 21 to 27 July 2013. It was prod ...
"
Kwaito
*Uhuru featuring Oskido and Professor - "Y-Tjukutja"
**Character featuring Mono T and Oskido - "Inxeba Lendoda"
**Big Nuz featuring Khaya Mthethwa - "Incwadi Yothando"
**DJ Vetkuk VS Mahoota - "Khaba Lenja"
**DJ Cndo - "Yamnandi Into"
R&B
*Donald - "Crazy But Amazing"
**
2Face featuring
T-Pain - "Rainbow"
**Jimmy Nevis featuring Kwesta - "Balloon"
**GB Collective featuring Brian Temba and Reason - "Chocolate Vanilla"
**
Niyola
Eniola Akinbo (born 9 December 1985), known professionally as Niyola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Akinbo was born on 9 December 1985, in Lagos, Nigeria. The youngest of ten children, she sang in church with her siblings an ...
- "Toh Bad"
Hip-hop
*
AKA - "
Congratulate"
**
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
- "
Doc Shebeleza
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP ''Tsholofelo''. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.
Before its release, ...
"
**Khuli Chana featuring
Da L.E.S and Magesh - "Hape Le Hape 2.1"
**
Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (born 9 October 1986), populary known as Phyno Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His ...
- "Alobam"
**
K.O featuring Kid X - "
Caracara"
Southern
*
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
- "
Doc Shebeleza
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP ''Tsholofelo''. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.
Before its release, ...
"
**DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg - Pluto (I Remember)
**
AKA - "
Congratulate"
**Zeus - Psych
**
K.O featuring Kid X - "
Caracara"
West
*
Olamide
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers ...
- "Turn Up"
**R2Bees featuring
Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...
- "Slow Down"
**
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
- "
Aye
Aye or AYE may refer to:
* Aye (yes), a word for expressing the affirmative
* Aye (village), a village in Belgium
* ''Aye'' (album), by Martyn Bennett, 2012
* "Aye" (song), by Davido, 2014
Abbreviations and acronyms
* Africa's Young Entreprene ...
"
**
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' L.I ...
featuring
D'banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best Af ...
- "Won Da Mo"
**
Dr SID
Sidney Onoriode Esiri (born 1 May 1980), commonly known as Dr SID, is a Nigerian singer.
Early life
Dr SID is from Delta State, he was born and raised in Lagos. His mother is a fashion designer and his father, Justus Esiri, is an actor. featuring
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...
- "
Surulere
Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of . At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, wi ...
"
East
*
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi R ...
- "Number One"
**
Sauti Sol
Sauti Sol is a Kenyan band formed in Nairobi, Kenya, by vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano and Savara Mudigi in 2005. Initially an a cappella group, guitarist Polycarp Otieno joined before they named themselves Sauti Sol.
Sauti Sol ...
- "Nshike"
**Navio - "No Holding Back"
**
Eddy Kenzo
Edrisah Musuuza, known professionally as Eddy Kenzo, is a Grammy Nominated Ugandan singer and music executive who is a founder and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. He received international attention after the release of his 2014 single, " ...
- "Sitya Loss"
**Elani - "Kookoo"
Video of the Year
*
Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the ...
- "
Doc Shebeleza
Doc Shebeleza is the second official single from Cassper Nyovest's debut LP ''Tsholofelo''. The song is a tribute to South African Kwaito veteran, Doc Shebeleza. It debuted at number 4 on South Africa's official music chart.
Before its release, ...
"
**
Emmy Gee
Emmanuel Nwankwo, known by his stage name Emmy Gee, is a Nigerian rapper based in South Africa. His debut single " Rands and Nairas" peaked at number 7 on South Africa's official music chart. He started recording music at age 16 and worked with p ...
featuring AB Crazy and DJ Dimplez - "
Rands and Nairas"
**
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
- "
Aye
Aye or AYE may refer to:
* Aye (yes), a word for expressing the affirmative
* Aye (village), a village in Belgium
* ''Aye'' (album), by Martyn Bennett, 2012
* "Aye" (song), by Davido, 2014
Abbreviations and acronyms
* Africa's Young Entreprene ...
"
**
K.O featuring Kid X - "
Caracara"
**
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' L.I ...
- "Run My Race"
**
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...
featuring
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...
- "
Eminado"
**
Dr SID
Sidney Onoriode Esiri (born 1 May 1980), commonly known as Dr SID, is a Nigerian singer.
Early life
Dr SID is from Delta State, he was born and raised in Lagos. His mother is a fashion designer and his father, Justus Esiri, is an actor. featuring
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...
- "
Surulere
Surulere is a residential and commercial Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area located on the mainland of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria, with an area of . At the last census in the year 2006, there were 503,975 inhabitants, wi ...
"
**Riky Rick featuring
Okmalumkoolkat
Smiso Zwane (born Smiso Brian Mkhasibe; 27 July 1983), commonly known by his stage name Okmalumkoolkat (sometimes stylized as OkMalumKoolKat) is a South African rapper and half of the rap/electronic duo Dirty Paraffin from Umlazi Township in Dur ...
- "Amantombazane"
**
Sarkodie - "Illuminati"
**DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg - Pluto (I Remember)
**
AKA - "
Congratulate"
**
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi R ...
- "Number One"
References
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Channel O
Channel O is a South African-based music channel which first started transmission in 1997. Its main concept is African music in Africa and the diaspora.
Channel O can be accessed via DStv, a satellite pay TV service for pan-African households. ...
Channel O
Channel O is a South African-based music channel which first started transmission in 1997. Its main concept is African music in Africa and the diaspora.
Channel O can be accessed via DStv, a satellite pay TV service for pan-African households. ...