A couple of weeks ago, MTV, the organisers of MAMAs released the list of nominees in preparation for this year’s (the second) edition of the event billed to take place on the 10th of October at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
As usual, Nigeria was well represented on list as Nigerian artistes appeared in all but one of the ten categories of the awards. Let’s take you through the list category by category while examining the chances of the Nigerian nominees.
In the best male category, 2 Face and D’Banj bear the country’s flag whilst having Nameless of Kenya, HHP and Da L.E.S both of South Africa for company. I am not sure I can choose who is better between D’Banj and 2 Face but I can confirm that they are both worth the places they occupy.
Also in the Best New Act category, Nigeria is represented by two artistes namely M.I and Bigiano. I had always thought M.I had only taken the nigerian music scene by storm, now I know better. It has actually been a good year for the rapper. Bigiano has also enjoyed a lot of
media patronage here in Nigeria.
M.I gets his second nomination in the Best Hip Hop category. However, he is up against A.Y of Tanzania, Zulu Boy of South Africa and guess who…Jay Z and Kanye West both of the United States. Now, M.I is very good at what he does, but I don’t think he stands any chance against the bigwigs; Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Relative rookie, Kel was found worthy of a place in the Best Female category which has Lira and Zamajobe of South Africa, Amani of Kenya and Lizha James of Mozambique. The female rapper has definitely done well for herself in the past one year or thereabouts especially with that single of hers titled ‘Waa wa alright’.
D’Banj gets his second nomination in the Best Performer category where he has to compete with Nameless of Kenya, Blu*t of Uganda, Samini of Ghana and compatriots, P-Square. Many Nigerians might choose the twin brothers ahead of D’Banj when it comes to this…stage performance.
In the best R&B category, Nigeria’s flag is hoisted by 2 Face and Darey Art Alade. I’d like to seize this opportunity to give kudos to 2 Face for staying relevant for this long. Darey sure deserves the nomination with the success of that ‘Undareyted’ Album. Rather unfortunately, the same category has world-wide accepted R&B crooners, Beyonce and Akon in contest. Loyiso of South Africa make up the number of nominees in this category. Anybody will easily conclude that the award will end up with either Beyonce or Akon.
In the Best Group category, P-Square together with the Mohits all Stars represents Nigeria amongst ‘Gang of Instrumentals’ of South Africa, Blu*t of Uganda and Gal Level of Namibia. Wait a minute, what has P-Square done this year to merit these nominations…just thinking aloud!
Nigeria is also represented in the big one, the Artiste of the Year category. D’Banj and 2 Face are the flagbearers. They are pitched against South Africans, HHP and Lira and Nameless of Kenya.
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Finally, Tu Face gets his fourth and final nomination in the Best Video category with his ‘Enter The Place’ video. This makes him the artiste with the highest number of nominations this term. D’Banj ended up with three while M.I has two for himself.
The unveiling ceremony is expected to be anchored by Wyclef Jean and will witness performances b yLira, M.I., Samini and Wahu (who are all nominated for awards).
Here is the list of nominees for the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards that will be hosted by Wyclef Jean. For more specific information(s) about the award you can visit MTV’s website.
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