2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winnersThe 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards took place on Saturday, 7 June in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa took home five awards thanks to the work of artists Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Oskido, DJ Bucks and Professor, Gangs of Ballet, and Goldfish. 2014 MAMA winners:Best Male: Davido (Nigeria) The awards gala, held at Durban's ICC, featured live performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D'Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira, DJ Buckz, Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, The Arrows, Khuli Chana, Dr Sid, French Montana, Miguel, Trey Songz, Davido, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, Oskido, Professor, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Diamond, Phyno and Yuri da Cunha. Other highlights of the evening included a moving acoustic guitar tribute to the late, great Nelson Mandela by Afro-Soul star Simphiwe Dana, who performed in front of a giant timelapse video artwork by street artist Rasty, while Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought the house to its feet with their unexpected mash up "Acappello" and "Y-tjukutja". The uplifting music spectacular culminated with all the artists assembled on stage for a medley of French Montana songs including "Pop That", "Freaks" and "Ain't Worried About Nothin!" Speaking after the show, Alex Okosi, senior VP & MD, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: "Tonight's MAMA 2014 was truly spectacular and a true testament to the passion, commitment and creativity of contemporary music, youth culture and achievement on the African continent." For more information, go to www.mtvbase.com. |