Evolution couldn’t come any sooner and finally D’banj has grown up. Kokomaster D’banj received the #EvolutionAward at the ongoing #MTVMAMA2015 and gave a very ‘inspiring’ speech in which he dedicated his Evolution award to the one person who is partially responsible for what he is today- Don Jazzy. A video posted by Nigerian Entertainment... Read More
Reggae singer Patoranking has emerged best new act in the ongoing MTV Music Africa. So far, the young man has had a great year with a string of hit songs and international collaborations. He is yet another Nigerian to emerge as winner tonight defeating tough acts such as Anna Joyce (Angola), Casper Nyovest (South Africa),... Read More
That golden moment when singing duo, Psquare accepted their award for the best group in Africa…. That moment when #PSquare arrived the stage for their award @rudeboypsquare @peterpsquare #Durban #MTVMAMA2015 A video posted by YNaija (@ynaijaonline) on Jul 18, 2015 at 12:54pm PDT
D’banj hasn’t confirmed being in a relationship with South African hottie, Bonang Matheba, but they’ve been seen together one too many times. As expected, the (alleged) lovebirds attended the MTV African Music Awards 2015 together. (Maybe not exactly together but they were hand-in-hand on the red carpet.)
Best Live Act Big Nuz (South Africa) Diamond (Tanzania) Flavour (Nigeria) Mi Casa (South Africa) Toofan (Togo) Best Group B4 (Angola) Beatenberg (South Africa) Black Motion (South Africa) P-Square (Nigeria) Sauti Sol (Kenya) Best Pop & Alternative Fuse ODG (Ghana) Jeremy Loops (South Africa) Jimmy Nevis (South Africa) Nneka (Nigeria) Prime Circle (South... Read More
The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here! The 5th edition of the MTV Music Awards in Kwazulu Natal 2015 is going down now in Durban, South Africa, and celebrities from all over the world are gracing the red carpet.
Boom, the D-day is almost here! This year’s MTV African Music Awards aka MAMAs is happening tomorrow and most of our favorite Nigerian stars are already in Durban, South Africa for it. The show which would be hosted by “Black-Ish” star Anthony Anderson is set to feature numerous incredible performances from the creme de la... Read More
In the lead up to this year’s MAMAs, YNaija will be profiling the biggest categories in the event. Yesterday, we checked out the Video of the Year, today, we look at the ‘Song of the Year’ category Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa) The high energy track and tribute to South African Kwaito... Read More
In the lead up to this year’s MAMAs, YNaija will be profiling the two biggest categories in the event. Today, we look at the ‘video of the year’ category. “The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan “Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi “Love You Everyday”... Read More
Actor, producer, comedic genius and all-round funny man, Anthony Anderson has been announced as host of the fifth edition of MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015 (MAMA) ‘I look forward to my first trip to Durban and KwaZulu-Natal and i feel honoured to be hosting MAMA 2015 on Nelson Mandela’s birthday – it’s going to... Read More
African superstars, 2Face Idibia, StarBoy Wizkid, AKA, Black Motion and Toofan have been announced as performers who will join Neyo, Jhene Aiko, Young Thug, Davido, Bucie, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Cassper Nyovest, to perform at the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015. Former MAMA winner 2Face is in the running for the “Evolution” award this... Read More
MTV Base has revealed that Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest, have been added to the sizzling performer line-up for the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015. The five African artistes join US R&B star Ne-Yo at the fifth edition of the MAMA on 18 July. This will be a first time... Read More
*sigh* "@burnaboy: I knew I wasn't gunna win SHXT cuz I never get wat I deserve but damn this is quite deep." pic.twitter.com/rgTpFQDLJW — MTV Base Africa (@MTVbaseAfrica) June 12, 2015 Let's try again next year. Truce? "@burnaboy: Really bummed @MTVbaseAfrica didn't nominate me." pic.twitter.com/WKuevh37Vi — MTV Base Africa (@MTVbaseAfrica) June 12, 2015 Ouch.
The MTV Base nominee announcement was made tonight and the well attended event picked a rather interesting theme for its red carpet appearance- #TwitterMirror. It involves celebs taking selfies in front of a mirror on the carpet for Twitter. See all the pictures from the #TwitterMirror carpet below;
Tonight, MTV announced their nominees for #MTVMAMA2015 and one name was conspicuously absent – Burna Boy. E dey pain, no lie On a serious note, did Burna put out anything noteworthy this year? Just curious.