CNBC Africa / AABLA AWARDS - Winners East Africa 2015

Stars of the African and international music industry came out in force tonight in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa for the fifth uplifting edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal. Saluting and championing African music, youth culture and achievement, MAMA 2015 brought the continent together for a massive celebration contemporary music and creativity, including electrifying performances, collaborations and awards presentations.

The MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015, brought...

It was a phenomenal night for all music lovers across Africa as the International Committee of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with African Union Commission, AUC, held the 2015 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.

Here is the list of last Night’s winners:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Diamond Platnumz

SONG OF THE YEAR
Diamond Platnumz – “Nasema Nawe”, featuring Khadija Kopa

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Dipanda – “Elle n’a pas...

A special ceremony held in Grenoble (France) in the presence of Mrs Tracy Garner, Global Anti-counterfeiting Manager at Schneider Electric

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The Media Awards on Electrical Counterfeiting in Africa was...

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:...

“Getting ready for the European Year for Development 2015”

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First pan-Africa photo contest to capture modern Africa

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The contest, the first-ever pan-Africa photo competition to focus on modern Africa, invited amateur and...

2FACE (Nigeria), AKA (South Africa), Black Motion (South Africa), Wizkid (Nigeria) & Toofan (Togo) are to perform at the MTV Africa Music Awards!


MAMA 2015, sponsored by KwaZulu-Natal in association with Absolut Vodka and in partnership with The City of Durban will take place on Saturday 18 July at the Durban International Convention Centre, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

MAMA award winner 2Face is in the running for the “Evolution” award at this year’s show, created to celebrate 10...

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