MTV Africa Music Awards 2008

The first annual MTV Africa Music Awards took place on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria at The Velodrome.[1] The show was hosted by Trevor Nelson.[2][failed verification] The nominees were announced on October 7, 2008.[3]

MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
DateNovember 22, 2008
LocationVelodrome, Abuja
CountryNigeria
Hosted byTrevor Nelson

Nominations and winners

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Artist of the Year

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Best Video

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Best Female

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Best Male

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Best Group

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Best New Act

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Best Alternative

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Best Hip-Hop

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Best R&B

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Best Live Performer

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Listener's choice award

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  • Jax Panik — "Cigarettes and Cinnamon"
  • D'banj — "Why Me"
  • Naakaya — "Mr. Politician"
  • JB Mpiana — "Zadio Kongolo"
  • P Unit (featuring DNA) — "Una"
  • Toniks — "Beera Nange"
  • Ofori Amponsah (featuring Samini) — "Odwo"

MAMA legend award

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My Video

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  • Jide Rotilu??, Adetoro Rotilu ??, Razor Blee G[4]

References

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  1. ^ MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS Archived 2008-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Trevor Nelson to host MTV Africa music awards with Zain Archived January 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ NOMINEES FOR MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS
  4. ^ BellaNaija.com (2008-11-23). "MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008: Winners & Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-08-17.