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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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 22, 2008 |
| Location | Velodrome, Abuja |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Hosted by | Trevor Nelson |
Nominations and winners
editArtist of the Year
editBest Video
edit- Movaizhaleine — "Nous"
- Ikechukwu — "Wind Am Well" - Winner
- P-Square — "Roll It"
- Freshlyground — "Pot Belly"
- Pro Kid — "Uthini Ngo Pro"
Best Female
edit- Wahu - Winner
- Aṣa
- Dama Do Bling
- Sasha P
- Zonke
Best Male
editBest Group
editBest New Act
editBest Alternative
editBest Hip-Hop
edit- 9ice - Winner
- HHP
- Professor Jay
- Lil Wayne
- The Game
Best R&B
edit- P-Square
- Akon
- Loyiso
- Alicia Keys - Winner
- Rihanna
Best Live Performer
editListener's choice award
edit- 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
editMy Video
edit- Jide Rotilu??, Adetoro Rotilu ??, Razor Blee G[4]
References
edit- ^ MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS Archived 2008-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Trevor Nelson to host MTV Africa music awards with Zain Archived January 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NOMINEES FOR MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2008-11-23). "MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008: Winners & Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-08-17.