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MTV Africa Music Awards 2008

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

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]

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.