The 2nd
MTV Africa Music Awards
The MTV Africa Music Awards (also known as the MAMAs) were established in 2008 by MTV Networks Africa (now Viacom International Media Networks Africa) to celebrate the most popular contemporary music in Africa. The 2008 and 2010 events took pla ...
were held on October 10, 2009 at the gymnasium of the
Moi International Sports Centre
The Moi International Sports Centre (abbreviated as MISC) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, Kenya. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. The facilities include a 60,000 seat arena with a running track and a pitch u ...
complex in
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper h ...
,
Kenya
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and were hosted by
Haitian-American artist
Wyclef Jean
Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, a ...
.
Performers
There were several performers, such as:
[MTV Africa Music Awards, October 10, 2009]
AFRICAN STARS DAZZLE AT NAIROBI EDITION OF MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS WITH ZAIN
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Wyclef Jean
Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, a ...
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Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P ...
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HHP, Brickz and
2face Idibia
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Wahu WAHU may refer to:
* WAHU-LD, a low-power television station (channel 31) licensed to serve Crozet, Virginia, United States; see List of television stations in Virginia
* WVIR-CD
WVIR-CD (channel 35) is a low-power, Class A television station ...
,
Amani and
AY
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Zebra & Giraffe
Zebra & Giraffe (abbreviated to Z & G) is an alternative rock band from South Africa. The band's debut album, ''Collected Memories'', was released on 5 May 2008.
History
Greg Carlin
Carlin grew up in Midrand, a suburb outside Johannesburg, Sou ...
and
Da L.E.S
Categories
Artist of the Year
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2face Idibia
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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 A ...
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HHP
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Lira
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Nameless
Best Video
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2face Idibia — "Enter the Place"
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Da L.E.S — "We on Fire"
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HHP — "Mpitse"
*XOD — "I Want You Back"
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Wahu WAHU may refer to:
* WAHU-LD, a low-power television station (channel 31) licensed to serve Crozet, Virginia, United States; see List of television stations in Virginia
* WVIR-CD
WVIR-CD (channel 35) is a low-power, Class A television station ...
(featuring
Bobi Wine
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, singer, and actor. He is a former Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region. He also lead ...
) — "Little Things You Do"
Best Female
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Amani
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Kel
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Lira
*Lizha James
*Zamajobe
Best Male
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2face Idibia
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Da L.E.S
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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 A ...
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HHP
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Nameless
Best Group
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Blu*3
Blu 3 was a Ugandan all-female band formed in April 2004 after winning the TV show Coca Cola ''Popstars''. The name is contrived to mean 3 Beautiful (or Black) Ladies from Uganda. Original members were Jackie Chandiru, Lilian Mbabazi and Cindere ...
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Gal Level
*Gangs of Instrumentals
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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 ...
*Mo Hits Allstars
Best New Act
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M.I
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Shaa
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Bigiano
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STL
*Rhythmic Elements
Best Alternative
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aKing
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Coldplay
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University ...
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Green Day
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Cassette
Cassette may refer to:
Technology
* Cassette tape (or ''musicassette'', ''audio cassette'', ''cassette tape'', or ''tape''), a worldwide standard for analog audio recording and playback
** Cassette single (or "Cassingle"), a music single in th ...
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Zebra & Giraffe
Zebra & Giraffe (abbreviated to Z & G) is an alternative rock band from South Africa. The band's debut album, ''Collected Memories'', was released on 5 May 2008.
History
Greg Carlin
Carlin grew up in Midrand, a suburb outside Johannesburg, Sou ...
Best Hip Hop
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AY
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M.I
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Jay Z
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Kanye West
Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer.
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
*Zulu Boy
Best R&B
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2face Idibia
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Beyoncé
*Darey Art Alade
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Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P ...
*Loyiso
Best Live Performer
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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 ...
*
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 A ...
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Samini
Emmanuel Andrews Sammini (born 22 December 1981 in Accra, Ghana), known by his stage name Samini (formerly as Batman Samini), is a Ghanaian Reggae and Dance hall recording artiste from Wa, Ghana. His genre of music is a melodious mixture of h ...
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Nameless
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Blu*3
Blu 3 was a Ugandan all-female band formed in April 2004 after winning the TV show Coca Cola ''Popstars''. The name is contrived to mean 3 Beautiful (or Black) Ladies from Uganda. Original members were Jackie Chandiru, Lilian Mbabazi and Cindere ...
Listener's Choice
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Nameless — "Sunshine"
My Video
*Patricke-Stevie Moungondo
Legend Award
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Lucky Dube
Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced ''duu-beh'';
luckydubemusic.com, Retrieved 19 October 2007 3 August 1964 – 18 October 20 ...
References
MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 nomineesMTV Africa Music Awards 2009 winners
External links
MTV Africa Music Awards
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2009 music awards
MTV Africa Music Awards
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2009 in Africa
October 2009 events in Africa