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05 February 2021
MTV Postpones MAMAs Amid Report Detailing Bobi Wine's Abuse
The award show, set to be hosted in Kampala, Uganda, has been cancelled after a series of onslaughts against the opposition leader.
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News
01 February 2021
Opinion: The MTV MAMAs Shouldn't Be Happening in Uganda
"How can MTV and Viacom executives, who claim to be supportive of Black Lives Matter, now look the other way when those lives are African?"
Film + TV
22 January 2021
MTV Africa Music Awards Announces Top 20 'Listeners' Choice' Finalists
Focalistic, Tiwa Savage, DBN Gogo and more score a spot on the nominees list for the 'Listener's Choice' award at the 2021 MAMAs.
Central Africa
11 December 2020
Here Are the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Nominees
Master KG, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Tiwa Savage, Davido and more have been announced in the first batch of nominees for the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards which will be hosted in Kampala, Uganda.
News
22 October 2016
The Full List of MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Winners
Here's who won what at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (#MTVMAMA2016) in Johannesburg.
News
21 October 2016
Trevor Noah is No Longer Hosting the MTV Africa Music Awards in Johannesburg
Bonang Matheba will replace Trevor Noah as host of the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) in Johannesburg.
News
21 September 2016
Trevor Noah to Host the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards in Johannesburg
Trevor Noah is heading home to Johannesburg to host the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards. Here are the #MTVMAMA2016 nominees.
News
19 July 2015
Here Are The 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards Winners
Yemi Alade, Davido, P-Square, Cassper Nyovest, AKA, D'Banj, Riky Rick and more take home awards at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards.
News
11 June 2015
Is Trevor Noah The Best African Personality Of The Year? The MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards, taking place July 18th in Durban, South Africa, have been revealed.
Events
28 May 2015
The MTV Africa Music Awards Will Take Place On Nelson Mandela's Birthday
The fifth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards will be held in Durban on July 18, Nelson Mandela's birthday.
News
10 June 2014
Who Won What At The MTV Africa Music Awards?
South Africa came out on top at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards, which featured performances by Miguel, Trey Songz and French Montana.
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