MTV MAMA 2015: FULL List of Nominees

The MTV Africa Music AwardsKwaZulu-Natal2015, brought to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in association with Absolut and in partnership with The City of Durban, returns to the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Saturday 18 July 2015

The definitive annual celebration of African talent, MAMA 2015 takes “evolution” as its theme, recognising and rewarding musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African youth culture over the last 12 months, while also celebrating the development of the continent’s talent and creativity over the last 10 years.

The ceremony will feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with unique collaborations.

Below are the list of nominees:

Personality Of The Year

1. Trevor Noah
2. Bonang M
3. OC Ukeje
4. Basket Mouth
5. Yaya Toure

Best Live Act

1. Big Nuz
2. Diamond Platnumz
3. Flavour
4. Micasa
5. Toofan

Best Hip Hop

1. Cassper Nyovest
2. Mr Cash Time
3. Phyno
4. Olamide
5. Youssoupha

Best New Act

1. Cassper Nyovest
2. Duncan Skuva
3. Patoranking
4. Stonebwoy
5. Anna Joyce

Best Collabo

1. AKA “All Eyes On Me” ft. Da L.E.S & Burna Boy
2. Davido ft. Uhuru
3. Diamond Platnumz ft. Iyanya
4. Toofan
5. Stanley Enow

Best Male

1. AKA
2. Wizkid
3. Davido
4. Sarkodie
5. Diamond Platnumz

Best Female

1. Bucienq Wiliso
2. Busiswa Ngoku
3. Seyi Shay
4. Vanessa Mdee
5. Yemi Alade

Best Group

1. Sauti Sol
2. Black Motion
3. Beatenberg band
4. P-Square
5. B4

Video Of The Year

1. Seyi Shay – “Crazy”
2. Prime Circle – “Doors”
3. Davido ft. Uhuru – “The Sound”
4. Bebe Cool – ” Love You Everyday”
5. Ricky Rick – “Nafukwa”

Song Of The Year

1. Sauti Sol – “Sura Yako”
2. Toofan – “Gweta”
3. Wizkid – ‘Show You The Money”
4. mi Alade – “Johnny”
5. Mavins – “Dorobucci’
6. Lil Kesh – “Shoki” (Remix)
7. Cassper Nyovest – “Doc Shebeleza”
8. DJ Fisherman ft. Dreamteam
9. Naakmusiq – “Call Out”
10. Mr Cash Tie – “Cara Cara”

More updates coming soon…