A star-studded line up of African and international talent
rocked the Africa continent tonight at the fourth edition of the MTV Africa
Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal.
The 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards is a stunning pan-African
celebration of music, youth culture and lifestyle, brought to you by
KwaZulu-Natal Province and supported by Absolut and the City of Durban. South Africa Tourism is also a key partner to
the awards.
Durban’s International Conference Centre resounded to
electrifying live performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ
Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D’Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira, 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.
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. Nigerian 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.
Other highlights of the evening included a moving acoustic
guitar tribute to the late, great Nelson Mandela by Afro-Soul star Simphiwe
Dana, who performed in front of a giant timelapse video artwork by street
artist Rasty, while Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought the house to its feet with
their unexpected mash up “Acappello” and “Y-tjukutja”. The uplifting 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 and engaging 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.”
Commented 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.”
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)
Gagasi FM, Yfm and Capricorn FM are the official radio
partners of the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.
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