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Ten of Africa’s most
influential and iconic contemporary musicians have been nominated for the “Evolution”
award, to be presented at the MTV Africa Music Awards, MAMA 2015.
Nominated in the category
are Nigeria’s 2Face Idibia, Asa, D’Banj and P-Square. South
Africa top acts Black Coffee and HHP are also in the list. Others are Anselmo
Ralph (Angola), Chameleone (Uganda), Fally Ipupa (DRC)
and Samini (Ghana).
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The winner of the Evolution award
will be decided jointly by MTV Base and music fans voting online, and
via Twitter and Instagram.
Tim Horwood, Channel
Director, MTV Base, said ‘The MAMA Evolution Award’ is to honour
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.
Celebrating the evolution
of African musicians by recognising contemporary artistes and trailblazers
across a range of music and lifestyle categories, the MAMA 2015 will
broadcast live across Africa on MTV Base (DStv channel 322), MTV
(DStv channel 130) and BET (DStv channel 129) on Saturday 18 July at
9:00PM.
The show will also be
transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms including BET
International from 18 July.
In addition, a
special MAMA-themed edition of MTV’s acclaimed World Stage franchise
will air globally on MTV channels around the world on 27 August.
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