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- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
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Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
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Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
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Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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There was also a tribute to \"Mama Africa\" Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who died just over a week before the award event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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Winners were selected by fans sending text messages except for the legend award.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There was also a tribute to \"Mama Africa\" Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who died just over a week before the award event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
MY VIDEO AWARD - Jide Rotilu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"First Ever MTV Africa Awards is a hit with Nigerians taking the lead","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"first-ever-mtv-africa-awards-is-a-hit-with-nigerians-taking-the-lead","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-09-19 00:41:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africanvibes.wpengine.com\/?p=4178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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There was a cameo appearance by US rapper The Game, who gave a brief medley of his hit songs. There were also performances by the rapper's compatriots Flo-rida, and Kelly Rowland. The legend gong went to the late Fela Kuti, the Nigerian pioneer of Afrobeat. The award was received by the star's children, Yemi and Seun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners were selected by fans sending text messages except for the legend award.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There was also a tribute to \"Mama Africa\" Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who died just over a week before the award event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAMA LEGEND AWARD - Fela Kuti (Nigeria)
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The MTV first-ever music awards program for Africa took place in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja with acts from across the continent nominated for prizes on November 22nd, 2008. Nigerian Artists were the big winners at Saturday's 1st annual MTV music awards for Africa on their own turf, keeping 6 of the 10 awards given out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a cameo appearance by US rapper The Game, who gave a brief medley of his hit songs. There were also performances by the rapper's compatriots Flo-rida, and Kelly Rowland. The legend gong went to the late Fela Kuti, the Nigerian pioneer of Afrobeat. The award was received by the star's children, Yemi and Seun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners were selected by fans sending text messages except for the legend award.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There was also a tribute to \"Mama Africa\" Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who died just over a week before the award event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Africa has long featured a vibrant music scene, but artists have had difficulties breaking into overseas markets. With MTV's Saturday night award show, African artists now have an opportunity to get more global exposure as well as celebrate the continent's artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MTV first-ever music awards program for Africa took place in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja with acts from across the continent nominated for prizes on November 22nd, 2008. Nigerian Artists were the big winners at Saturday's 1st annual MTV music awards for Africa on their own turf, keeping 6 of the 10 awards given out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a cameo appearance by US rapper The Game, who gave a brief medley of his hit songs. There were also performances by the rapper's compatriots Flo-rida, and Kelly Rowland. The legend gong went to the late Fela Kuti, the Nigerian pioneer of Afrobeat. The award was received by the star's children, Yemi and Seun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners were selected by fans sending text messages except for the legend award.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There was also a tribute to \"Mama Africa\" Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who died just over a week before the award event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full list of nominees and winners for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards were:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best Female Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Wahu (Kenya) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/strong><\/span>
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Live Performer<\/strong><\/span>
Samini (Ghana)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

P-Square (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda) - Bebe Cool and Necessary Noize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative<\/strong><\/span>
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/span>
9ice (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best R&B<\/strong><\/span>
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal \/ USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Rihanna (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Artist of the year<\/strong><\/span>
Asa (Nigeria)
D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Act<\/strong><\/span>
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria) - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) \u2013 Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) \u2013 Wind Am Well - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
P-Square (Nigeria) \u2013 Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) \u2013 Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) \u2013 Uthini Ngo Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listener's Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

- Jax Panik (South Africa) - \u2019Cigarettes and Cinnamon\u2019
- D\u2019Banj (Nigeria) - \u2019Why Me\u2019 - Winner<\/em><\/strong>
- Naakaya (Tanzania) - \u2019Mr. Politician\u2019
- JB Mpiana (DRC) - \u2019Zadio Kongolo\u2019
- P Unit Featuring DNA (Kenya) - \u2019Una\u2019
- Toniks (Uganda) \u2019Beera Nange\u2019
- Ofori Amponsah Featuring Samini (Ghana) - \u2019Odwo\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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