MTV Africa Music Awards 2014

MTV Africa Music Awards 2014
Date 7 June 2014 (2014-06-07)
Location Durban International Convention Centre, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hosted by Marlon Wayans
Television/Radio coverage
Network MTV, MTV Base

The 2014 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards took place on 7 June 2014, at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC Arena). The awards aired live across Africa on MTV Base and MTV. The ceremony was sponsored by KwaZulu-Natal Province, Absolut and the City of Durban.[1][2][3][4] The show was hosted by American comedian and actor Marlon Wayans.[5] The ceremony featured performances from artists such as Miguel, Trey Songz, Flavour N'abania, French Montana, Tiwa Savage, Davido, Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Oskido, Professor, Diamond Platnumz, Phyno, Yuri Da Cunha, Sauti Sol, Sarkodie, Ice Prince, The Arrows, Khuli Chana, Dr SID, Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D'Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira, DJ Buckz, and Burna Boy.[6][7][8] On 27 May 2014, the nominees for the MTV Base Leadership Award were announced.[9] On 28 May 2014, MTV Base revealed Drake, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, and Miley Cyrus as the nominees for the Best International Act category.[10] Davido and Mafikizolo received the most nominations with four each. Mi Casa and P-Square received three nominations. Diamond Platnumz and Wizkid were nominated twice for both Best Male and Best Collaboration.

Marlon Wayans wore a bead-studded rickshaw, and was cheered on by the crowd. Throughout the event, he portrayed an American reporter who stereotyped African talent during staged interviews. Mafikizolo won two trophies and performed their song "Khona" alongside Flavour N'abania, Sauti Sol, and Fally Ipupa. Davido took home two awards for Artist of the Year and Best Male. Tiwa Savage toppled Efya, Chidinma, Arielle T, and DJ C’ndo for the Best Female award. Afro-soul songstress Simphiwe Dana paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela by performing in front of a giant timelapse video artwork created by Transform Today nominee Rasty. The kidnapping of the Nigerian school girls was also addressed during the ceremony. Ladysmith Black Mambazo received great applause for performing "Acappello" and "Y-tjukutja". Lupita Nyong'o won the Personality of the Year award; a clip of her acceptance speech was aired during the ceremony. American musicians Miguel, French Montana, and Trey Songz performed their hit songs. Celebrity guests attending the event included Khloé Kardashian, D'Banj, Nomzamo Mbatha, Goldfish, DJ Fresh, John Vlismas, Kajal Bagwandeen, Emmanuel Adebayor, Wema Sepetu, Minnie Dlamini, Sizwe Dhlomo, Dorcas Shola Fapson, DJ C’ndo, Efya and Riaad Moosa.[11][12][13]

BET International premiered the show on June 12. The show was broadcast internationally in summer 2014.[14]

Marlon Wayans hosting the MTV Africa Music Awards 2014
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Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage performing "Surulere".
Mafikizolo performing "Khona".

Nominations revelation

The nomination party was held at The Sands in Johannesburg. Nominations were revealed by Nomuzi Mabena, Sizwe Dhlomo, Alex Okosi (Senior Vice President & Managing Director), Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, Tim Horwood, Channel Director, MTV Base, and Shirley Mabiletja (Brand Manager: Absolut, Pernod Ricard South Africa).[15]

Performers

Artist(s) Song(s)
Miguel
Sarkodie		 "How Many Drinks?"
Miguel "Adorn"
French Montana "Freaks"
"Pop That"
"Ain't Worried About Nothin'"
Trey Songz "Na Na"
"Bottoms Up"
Tiwa Savage
Don Jazzy
Dr SID
Phyno		 "Surulere (Remix)"
Davido
Diamond Platnumz		 "Number One (Remix)"
Davido "Skelewu"
Mafikizolo
Flavour N'abania
Sauti Sol
Fally Ipupa		 "Khona"
Simphiwe Dana "Acapella" (Acoustic version)
Ladysmith Black Mambazo "Acappello"
"Y-tjukutja"
"Oliver Twist"
Trey Songz
D'banj
Uhuru
Oskido
Professor
Yuri Da Cunha
DJ Buckz,
Yuri Da Cunha		 "Y-tjukutja"
Sarkodie
Ice Prince
DJ Kent
The Arrows		 "Spin My World Around"
Khuli Chana
Michael Lowman
DJ Clock
Beatenberg		 "Pluto" (Remember Me)
Big Nuz
Toofan
DJ Vigi
DJ Tira
Burna Boy

Winners and nominees

Music categories

Best Male

Best Female

Best Group

Best Video

Best New Act

Best Live Act

Best Collaboration

Artist of the Year

Song of the Year

Best Hip Hop

Best Pop

Best Alternative

Best Francophone

Best Lusophone

Best International Act

Non music categories

Personality of the Year

Transform Today by Absolut

MTV Base Leadership Award

References

  1. ↑ "MTV Africa Music awards returns after three-year break | Music | Music | Mail & Guardian". Mg.co.za. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  2. ↑ Thabiso "Mack" Rapapali (2014-03-24). "MTV Africa Music Awards come to SA". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  3. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (2014-03-20). "Africa: MTV Africa Music Awards Makes Comeback After Three Years". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  4. ↑ "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  5. ↑ "Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans to host MTV Africa Music Awards Kwazulu-Natal.". MTV Base. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "Sauti Sol, Sarkodie, The Arrows, Khuli Chana & Dr Sid join red hot line-up!". MTV Base. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Miguel, Tiwa Savage, Davido & Flavour to Perform at the 2014 MAMAs". Bellanaija. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Wizkid, Phyno, Diamond & Yuri Da Cunha join sizzling line-up for MTV Africa Music Awards Kwazulu-Natal.". MTV Base. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  9. ↑ "Listen to their messages...". MTV Base. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "MTV News - 2014 MAMA Best International Nominees Revealed!". MTV Base. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  11. ↑ Rolfe, Pamela (8 June 2014). "Davido and Tiwa Savage Top Winners at MTV Africa Music Awards". Billboard.com. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  12. ↑ Huisman, Biénne (8 June 2014). "Mafikizolo magic at MTV Africa Music Awards". Channel 24. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  13. ↑ "Watch the All the Highlights From the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) + Full List of the Winners". GhanaCelebrities.com. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  14. ↑ "MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 Edition Winners List". Greedysouth. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  15. ↑ "Find Out Who Scooped 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) Nominations!". Bella Naija. 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
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