MTV has created a new category tagged, ‘Evolution’ Award ahead of MAMA 2015. Ten ofAfrica’s most influential and iconic contemporary musicians have been nominated in this category, to be presented at the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal (MAMA) 2015.
Nominated in this category are – 2Face (Nigeria), Anselmo Ralph (Angola), Asa (Nigeria), Black Coffee (South Africa), Chameleone (Uganda), D’Banj (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (DRC), HHP (South Africa), P-Square (Nigeria) and Samini (Ghana).
Speaking on the category, Tim Horwood, Channel Director, MTV Base said, “The MAMA ‘Evolution’ award honours established artistes, who have made an indelible mark on African and global music culture, taken African music to new territories around the world, pushed the boundaries of creativity, and shaped the soundscape of contemporary Africa.”
The winner of the ‘Evolution’ award will be decided jointly by MTV Base and music fans voting online, and from Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Fans can vote for their favourite artiste by visiting mama.mtv.com or by using the hashtag – #Evolution on Twitter or Instagram, followed by the artiste’s name, i.e #Evolution2Face, #EvolutionAnselmoRalph, #EvolutionAsa, #EvolutionBlackCoffee, #EvolutionChameleone, #EvolutionDbanj,#EvolutionFallyIpupa, #EvolutionHHP, #EvolutionPSquare or #EvolutionSamini.
Celebrating the evolution of African musicians by recognising contemporary artistes and trailblazers across a range of music and lifestyle categories, the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 will broadcast live across Africa on MTV Base (DStv channel 322), MTV (DStv channel 130) and BET (DStv channel 129) on Saturday – July 18, 2015 at 9:00PM.
The show will also be transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms including BET International from July 18. In addition, a special MAMA-themed edition of MTV’s acclaimed World Stage franchise will air globally on MTV channels around the world on August 27, 2015.
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