Davido |
The fourth
edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards has proved itself as the biggest awards
show in Africa and will not leave the minds of guests and the millions of
people who watched the show live.
French Montana and Ice Prince |
The event, which held on
Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the International Conference Centre in Durban, South
Africa witnessed exciting experiences including live
performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg,
D’Banj, Burna Boy, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, Dr Sid, French Montana, Miguel,
Trey Songz, Davido, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, Oskido, Professor, Tiwa Savage,
Flavour, Diamond, Phyno among many others.
The awards
which aired live on MTV Base also had different highlights including a moving
acoustic guitar tribute to Nelson Mandela by Afro-Soul star Simphiwe Dana,
Marlon Wayans’ grand entrance at the beginning of the show with a blinged-up
rickshaw as well as an Acappello mash up by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The show
later ended with all the artists assembled on stage for a medley of French
Montana songs including “Pop That”, “Freaks” and “Ain’t Worried About Nothin!”
Davido who won
the awards for Artiste of the Year and Best Male said… “I am so grateful to
God and my fans… I am just 21 years old and I’m living my dreams… Thank you
Africa”
Speaking after
the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom
International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: “MAMA 2014 was truly
spectacular and a true testament to the passion, commitment and creativity of
contemporary music, youth culture and achievement on the African continent.”
Commenting
Desmond Golding, Head of Department of Economic Development & Tourism,
KZN Province, "The MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal has fulfilled all
its great promise in terms of spectacle, star power and bringing the eyes of
the world onto our great province. We congratulate the winners, nominees
and performers on a truly spectacular evening of entertainment. Through
cultural events of this magnitude, we underline the stature of KwaZulu-Natal as
a leading destination for tourism, economic development and cultural
experiences."
Celebrity
guests who presented the awards include French Montana, D’Banj, Nomzamo Mbatha,
Goldfish, DJ Fresh, John Vlismas, Kajal Bagwandeen, Emmanuel Adebayo, DJ Edu,
Minnie Dlamini, Sizwe Dhlomo, Dorcas Shola Fapson, DJ C’ndo, Efya, Mocheddah
and Riaad Moosa.
Big Nuz |
Flavour |
THE WINNERS OF THE 2014 MTV AFRICA MUSIC
AWARDS:
Best Male: Davido (Nigeria)
Best Female: Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Best Group: Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Best New Act: Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Best Live Act: Flavour (Nigeria)
Best Collaboration: “Y-tjukutja” -
Uhuru Ft. Oskido, DJ Bucks, Professor and Yuri Da Cunha (South Africa/Angola)
Best Hip Hop: Sarkodie (Ghana)
Best Alternative: Gangs of Ballet
(South Africa)
Best Francophone: Toofan (Togo)
Best Lusophone: Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Artist of the Year: Davido (Nigeria)
Song of the Year: “Khona” -
Mafikizolo ft Uhuru (South Africa)
Best Video: Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
Best Pop: Goldfish (South Africa)
Best International: Pharrell
Personality of the Year: Lupita Nyong’o (Kenya)
MTV Base Leadership Award: Ashish J. Thakkar (Tanzania)
Transform Today Award by Absolut: Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
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