TuFace, Wizkid, PSquare, Tiwa Savage, others nominated for the MAMAs

PUTTING a spotlight on the African continent and the amazing achievements of Africans around the world, MTV Base has revealed the nominees for the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA).

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The prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) nominations were revealed at a nominations celebration at The Sands, Johannesburg, South Africa by MTV Base VJs, Nomuzi Mabena and Sizwe Dhlomo, alongside Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa; Tim Horwood, Channel Director, MTV Base, and Shirley Mabiletja.

Tied for first place in the nominations were South African artistes Mafikizolo and Uhuru, and Nigerian artiste Davido, who each had four nominations while going directly head-to-head for Song of the Year, Artiste of the Year and Best Collaboration.
Following closely behind with three nominations each were Nigerian artistes, PSquare (Best Group, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year), South Africa’s Mi Casa (Best Group, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year), and Angolan artiste, Yuri Da Cunha (Song of the Year, Best Lusophone and Best Collaboration).
Hot on their heels with two nods each were Angolan star, Anselmo Ralph (Best Male, Best Lusophone), Nigeria’s Wizkid (Best Male, Best Collaboration); Gabonese artiste Arielle T (Best Female, Best Francophone) and Diamond from Tanzania (Best Male, Best Collaboration).
 Other artistes from across the African contemporary music spectrum nominated for the awards include 2Face, AKA, Amani, Beatenberg, Big Nuz, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Danny K, Diamond, DJ Buckz, DJ Clock, DJ C›ndo, DJ Ganyani, DJ Kent, The Arrows, Donald, Don Jazzy, Dr Malinga, Dr Sid, Efya, Espoir 2000, Fally Ipupa, FB, Ferre Gola, Flavour, Fuse ODG, Gangs of Ballet, Goldfish, Heavy K, Ice Prince, JD, KCEE, Khuli Chana, LCNVL, Lizha James, Matthew Mole, May D, Mi Casa, Michael Loman, Nakhane Toure, Nelson Freitas, Olamide, Oskido, Professor, The Parlotones, Phyno, Radio and Weasel, R2bees, Sarkodie, Sauti Sol, Shortstraw, Stanley Enow, The Arrows, Tiwa Savage, Toofan, Uhuru, Youssoupha and Zakes Bantwini.
 Celebrating musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African youth culture throughout the year, MAMA 2014 will feature dazzling performances from African and international artistes, including the awards’ signature collaborations between artistes of different genres and cultures – a high point of every show.