Nigeria shines at MAMA 2014
The Durban’s International Conference Centre was lit up with electrifying performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D’Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira and DJ Buckz. Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, The Arrows, Khuli Chana, Dr Sid, French Montana, Miguel, Trey Songz, Davido, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, […]
The Durban’s International Conference Centre was lit up with electrifying performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D’Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira and DJ Buckz. Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, The Arrows, Khuli Chana, Dr Sid, French Montana, Miguel, Trey Songz, Davido, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, Oskido, Professor, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Diamond, Phyno and Yuri da Cunha also were in their elements thrilling the guests.
Davido, Mafikozolo, Uhuru and Clarence Peters were the big winners of the evening at the awards. Quadruple nominees Mafikizolo triumphed in the ‘Best Group’ and ‘Song of The Year’ categories, while Davido took home two awards, for ‘Best Male’ and ‘Artist of the Year’.
Uhuru was recognised for ‘Best Collaboration’ for his part in ‘Y-tjukutja’ by Uhuru Ft. Oskido, DJ Bucks, Professor and Yuri Da Cunha, and in Song of the Year as Nigeria’s video director Clarence Peters won two awards – ‘Transform Today’ by Absolut, and ‘Best Video’.
In this year’s newly introduced lifestyle award categories, Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o took home the award for ‘Personality of the Year’, while ‘The inaugural MTV Base Leadership award’ was won by Tanzanian entrepreneur, Ashish J. Thakkar.
Afro-Soul star Simphiwe Dana added colour to the evening with his acoustic guitar tribute to the late, Nelson Mandela. Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought the house to its feet with their unexpected mash up ‘Acappello’ and ‘Y-tjukutja’. The music spectacular culminated with all the artists assembled on stage for a medley of French Montana songs including ‘Pop That’, ‘Freaks’ and ‘Ain’t worried about nothin!’
Legendary stand-up comic, film and television sensation Marlon Wayans hosted MAMA 2014 with his trademark humour, making a triumphant entrance on a blinged-up rickshaw as he engaged the audience with his easy charm. Celebrity guests who handed out the glittering new MAMA trophy at the show included 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, Omotola and Riaad Moosa.
Speaking after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: “Tonight’s 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.’
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).