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Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, once known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, are Pan-African music awards organised by
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television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually. The winners are voted by Channel O's viewers across the continent.


2003

TITLE: - Reel Music Video Awards VENUE: - M-Net
Randburg Randburg is an area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Formerly a separate municipality, its administration devolved to the newly created City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, along with neighbouring Sandton and Roodepoort, ...
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Johannesburg Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu language, Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a Megacity#List of megacities, megacity, and is List of urban areas by p ...
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South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
. HOSTS: - CATEGORIES: - 23 in total SPECIAL RECOGNITION: -
Fela Kuti Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997), also known as Abami Eda, was a Nigerian musician, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is regarded as the pi ...
(Nigeria)


2004

No awards ceremony was held in this year.


2005

TITLE: - African Music Video Awards VENUE: - Johannesburg Civic Center,
South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
HOSTS: - SPECIAL RECOGNITION: -
Hugh Masekela Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for ...
(South Africa)


2006

TITLE: - Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards VENUE: -
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Johannesburg Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu language, Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a Megacity#List of megacities, megacity, and is List of urban areas by p ...
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South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
HOSTS: - David Kau (South Africa) and Channel O VJs SPECIAL RECOGNITION: -
Zola Zola may refer to: People * Zola (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name * Zola (musician) (born 1977), South African entertainer * Zola (rapper), French rapper * Émile Zola, a major nineteenth-century French writer Plac ...
(South Africa) WINNERS: - *Best Male Video: Lagbaja - “Never Far Away“ (Nigeria) *Best Female Video:
Lizha James Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is a Mozambican musician. Awards and prizes Won * 2005 - Prize TVZINE for Best Singer (Mozambique) * 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best Female Video (4 all ya) * 2007 Channel ...
- “For All Ya“ (Mozambique) *Best Newcomer:
D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best A ...
- "Tongolo" (Nigeria) *Best Duo or Group:
Malaika Malaika is a Swahili song written by Tanzanian musician Adam Salim in 1945. This song is possibly the most famous of all Swahili love songs in Tanzania, Kenya and the entire East Africa, as well as being one of the most widely known of all Swahili ...
- "2 Bob" (South Africa) *Best Urban Jazz Video: Zama Jobe - "Ndawo Yami" (South Africa) *Best Dance Video:
Dj Cleo Tlou Cleopas Monyepao (born January 17, 1980), professionally known as DJ Cleo, is a South African Kwaito, House music and Hip hop producer. He was born in Gauteng. DJ Cleo has enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the South African music indu ...
- "Goodbye" (South Africa) *Best African Pop: 2Face - "Ole" (Nigeria) *Best African Southern: Mista Doe - "Hot To Death" (Botswana) *Best African West: 2Face - "Ole" (Nigeria) *Best African East:
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- "Give Me The Key" (Ethiopia) *Best African DJ:
DJ Fresh Daniel Edward Stein (born 11 April 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Fresh, is an English musician, DJ, record producer, best known for making electronic music. He is one of the principal members of the drum and bass group Bad Company, ...
(South Africa) *Best Hip Hop Video:
Mode 9 Babatunde Olusegun Adewale(born June 14, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Modenine, is an English-born Nigerian rapper. In 2014, he released a song titled "Super Human" with Jamaican-American rapper Canibus. Early life Mode9 was born in ...
(Feat. Nnena) - "Cry" (Nigeria) *Best Reggae Video:
Lucky Dube Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced ''duu-beh'';
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- "Respect" (South Africa) *Best R&B Video:
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- "Escalade" (Nigeria) *Best Kwaito Video: Brickz - "Tjovitjo" (South Africa) *Best Collaboration Video:
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Mandoza Mduduzi Edmund Tshabalala (17 January 1978 – 18 September 2016), also known as Mandoza, was a South African kwaito recording artist. He was known for his contributions to the Kwaito genre and his numerous hit singles, including "Nkalakatha", ...
- "Music" (South Africa) *Best Director:
Mode 9 Babatunde Olusegun Adewale(born June 14, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Modenine, is an English-born Nigerian rapper. In 2014, he released a song titled "Super Human" with Jamaican-American rapper Canibus. Early life Mode9 was born in ...
(Feat. Nnena) - "Cry" (Nigeria) *Best Special Effects:
Weird MC Weird MC (born Adesola Adesimbo Idowu on 9 July 1970) is a Nigerian-British rapper, songwriter, and producer. Known for her English/Yoruba lyrics, Weird MC, who is also known as Shola Idowu and The Rappatainer, is one of Africa’s most popula ...
- "Ijoya" (Nigeria) *Video Of The Year:
Mode 9 Babatunde Olusegun Adewale(born June 14, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Modenine, is an English-born Nigerian rapper. In 2014, he released a song titled "Super Human" with Jamaican-American rapper Canibus. Early life Mode9 was born in ...
(Feat. Nnena) - "Cry" (Nigeria)


2007

TITLE: - Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards VENUE: -
Johannesburg City Hall Johannesburg City Hall is an Edwardian building constructed in 1914 by the Hawkey and McKinley construction company. The plan for the building was drawn in 1910 and construction was started in 1913 and finished in 1914. The Gauteng Provincial L ...
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South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
HOSTS: -
D'Banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best A ...
(Nigeria) and DJ S'Bu (South Africa) SPECIAL RECOGNITION: -
Oliver Mtukudzi Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019) was a Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region. Career Mtukudzi grew up in Highfield, a ...
(Zimbabwe) WINNERS: - *Best Male Video: Nameless – “Sinzia” (Kenya) *Best Female Video: Dama Do Bling - “Danca Do Remexe” (Mozambique) *Best Newcomer: “
The Dogg Martin Morocky (born 31 March 1983), known by his stage name as The Dogg (or King TeeDee), is a Namibian musician. Considered a kwaito artist, his debut album, '' Shimaliw' Osatana'', was released in 2004 to mixed reviews. The Dogg was part ...
- Baby Don't Go” (Namibia) *Best Duo Or Group: “
P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
” - Bizzy Body (Nigeria) *Best Dance Video:
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- “Banyane E Basimane” (Botswana) *Best Ragga Dancehall Video: Peter Miles – “Love“ (Uganda) *Best R&B Video:
Lizha James Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is a Mozambican musician. Awards and prizes Won * 2005 - Prize TVZINE for Best Singer (Mozambique) * 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best Female Video (4 all ya) * 2007 Channel ...
- “Numa wa mina” (Mozambique) *Best Kwaito: Gazza – “Mokasie” (Namibia) *Best African Southern: Dama Do Bling - “Danca Do Remexe” (Mozambique) *Best African West: De Indispensables - “I Love U” (Nigeria) *Best African East:
Juma Nature Juma Nature a.k.a. Sir Nature (born ''Juma Kassim Ally'', in 1980) is a Tanzanian hip hop recording artist and record producer. He is the founder and member of a Temeke group called Wanaume, an informal group of rappers from the temeke side of ...
– Mugambo (Tanzania) *Best Hip-Hop Video: Scar - “Metlholo” (Botswana) *Best Special Effects:
D'Banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best A ...
- “Why Me” (Nigeria) *Best Director:
East African Bashment Crew East African Bashment Crew (also known as East African Reggae Bashment Crew) is a Kenyan-Ugandan reggae group formed by Bebe Cool from Uganda and his contemporaries. It consists of three members, Bebe Cool from Uganda, and the Kenyan duo Necessary ...
- “Kube” (Kenya & Uganda) *Video Of The Year:
East African Bashment Crew East African Bashment Crew (also known as East African Reggae Bashment Crew) is a Kenyan-Ugandan reggae group formed by Bebe Cool from Uganda and his contemporaries. It consists of three members, Bebe Cool from Uganda, and the Kenyan duo Necessary ...
- “Kube” (Kenya & Uganda)


2008

TITLE: - Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards VENUE: -
Carnival City Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typ ...
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Johannesburg Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu language, Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a Megacity#List of megacities, megacity, and is List of urban areas by p ...
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South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
HOSTS: -
Kabelo 'KB' Ngakane Kabelo may refer to: * Kabelo Mmono, Batswana high jumper * Kabelo Kgosiemang, Batswana high jumper * Kabelo Mabalane Kabelo Mabalane (born 15 December 1976), known by his stage name as Kabelo or Bouga Luv, is a South African kwaito musician, ...
and Nonhle Thema (all from South Africa) SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - George Lee (Ghana) WINNERS: - *Best Male Video:
Ikechukwu Ikechukwu Onunaku, known professionally as Ikechukwu and Killz is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and actor. He was a cast member in '' The Wedding Party'' and '' The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai''. Onunaku was born in Manassas, Virginia to Ni ...
– “Wind Em Well” (Nigeria) *Best Female Video:
Lizha James Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is a Mozambican musician. Awards and prizes Won * 2005 - Prize TVZINE for Best Singer (Mozambique) * 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best Female Video (4 all ya) * 2007 Channel ...
– “Nita Mukuna Nwini” (Mozambique) *Best Newcomer: Buffalo Souljah – “Bubble You Bumz” (Zimbabwe) *Best Duo Or Group:
P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
– “Do Me” (Nigeria) *Best Dance Video: Lady May – “Chokola” (Namibia) *Best Ragga Dancehall Video: Buffalo Souljah – “Bubble Your Bumz” *Best R&B Video:
Gal Level Gal Level is a R&B female duo from Windhoek, Namibia, made up of Daphne Willibard (born 1 April 1981) and Frieda Haindaka (born 1 February 1984). They are very popular in Southern Africa, and other African countries. They are produced and manage ...
– “Falling In Love” (Namibia) *Best Kwaito:
The Dogg Martin Morocky (born 31 March 1983), known by his stage name as The Dogg (or King TeeDee), is a Namibian musician. Considered a kwaito artist, his debut album, '' Shimaliw' Osatana'', was released in 2004 to mixed reviews. The Dogg was part ...
– “Can U Feel It” (Namibia) *Best African Southern:
Freshlyground Freshlyground are a South African Afro-fusion band that formed in Cape Town in 2002. The band members have different backgrounds, including South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Freshlyground's musical style blends elements of traditional Sou ...
– “Pot Belly” (South Africa) *Best African West: M-Trill – “Bounce” (Nigeria) *Best African East: Witness – “Zero” (Tanzania) *Best Hip-Hop Video: KC Presh – “Sengemenge” (Nigeria) *Video Of The Year:
P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
– “Do Me” (Nigeria)


2009

TITLE: -
Music Video Awards Music video award or Video music award may refer to: * Channel O Music Video Awards, Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa-based Channel O *Grammy Award for Best Music Video, presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Scie ...
(CHOMVAs) VENUE: -
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Gauteng Gauteng ( ) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. The name in Sotho-Tswana languages means 'place of gold'. Situated on the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province by land area in South Africa. Although Gauteng accounts for only ...
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South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
HOSTS: -
Kabelo 'KB' Ngakane Kabelo may refer to: * Kabelo Mmono, Batswana high jumper * Kabelo Kgosiemang, Batswana high jumper * Kabelo Mabalane Kabelo Mabalane (born 15 December 1976), known by his stage name as Kabelo or Bouga Luv, is a South African kwaito musician, ...
, Nonhle Thema and Lungile 'Lungsta' Radu (all from South Africa) SPECIAL RECOGNITION: -
Brenda Fassie Brenda Nokuzola Fassie (3 November 1964 – 9 May 2004) was a South African singer, songwriter, dancer and activist. Affectionately called MaBrrr by her fans, she is also known as the "Queen of African Pop", the " Madonna of The Townships" or s ...
(South Africa) WINNERS: - *Best Male Video:
Darey Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
- “Not the Girl” (Nigeria) *Best Female Video: Sasha - “Only One” (Nigeria) *Best Newcomer: Khuli - “Tswak Stik'em” (South Africa) *Best Duo Or Group: Buffalo Souljah &
Tay Grin Limbani Kalilani (born 15 June 1984) is a Malawian hip hop artist better known by his stage name Tay Grin. In 2009 Tay Grin founded an Entertainment & Event Promotion company, which helps to promote events across Malawi. The company is known a ...
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Gal Level Gal Level is a R&B female duo from Windhoek, Namibia, made up of Daphne Willibard (born 1 April 1981) and Frieda Haindaka (born 1 February 1984). They are very popular in Southern Africa, and other African countries. They are produced and manage ...
- “My Type Of Girl” (Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia) *Best Dance Video: Lady May - “Ndota” (Namibia) *Best Ragga Dancehall Video: Buffalo Souljah - “Judgment” (Zimbabwe) *Best R&B Video:
Darey Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
- “Not the Girl” (Nigeria) *Best Afro Pop:
Gal Level Gal Level is a R&B female duo from Windhoek, Namibia, made up of Daphne Willibard (born 1 April 1981) and Frieda Haindaka (born 1 February 1984). They are very popular in Southern Africa, and other African countries. They are produced and manage ...
- “Touch Me” (Namibia) *Best Kwaito: Gazza feat. Bleksem - “Passop” (Namibia, South Africa) *Best African Southern:
Lizha James Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is a Mozambican musician. Awards and prizes Won * 2005 - Prize TVZINE for Best Singer (Mozambique) * 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best Female Video (4 all ya) * 2007 Channel ...
- “Estilo Xakhale” (Mozambique) *Best African West:
Ikechukwu Ikechukwu Onunaku, known professionally as Ikechukwu and Killz is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and actor. He was a cast member in '' The Wedding Party'' and '' The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai''. Onunaku was born in Manassas, Virginia to Ni ...
- “Shoobeedoo” (Nigeria) *Best African East: XOD - “I Want You Back” (Uganda) *Best Hip-Hop Video:
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- “Gijima” (Botswana) *Video Of The Year:
Naeto C Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. Early life He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin. The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Spe ...
- “Ki Ni Big Deal” (Nigeria)


2010

*Venue: Sandton Convention Centre in
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, South Africa *Hosts: Lungile 'Lungsta' Radu and
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(all from South Africa) *Special Recognition:
K'Naan Keinan Abdi Warsame (born 1 February 1978) ( so, Keynaan Cabdi Warsame, ar, كَينَان عَبدِ وَرسَمَ ''Kaynān ʿAbdi Warsama''), better known by his stage name K'naan (), is a Somali-Canadian musician. He rose to prominenc ...
(Somalia)


Winners

*Best Male Video: Black Coffee (feat
Zakes Bantwini Zakhele Madida (born May 26, 1980) professionally known as Zakes Bantwini, is a South African singer, record producer and businessman. Born from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee, ...
) - "Juju" (South Africa) *Best Female Video: Mo'Cheddah (feat Othello) - "If You Want Me" (Nigeria) *Best Newcomer:
L-Tido Thato Madonsela (born 30 January 1985), better known by his stage name L-Tido, is a South African hip hop recording artist from Alexandra, Johannesburg. He is best known for being one of the few independent artists in the country to reach comme ...
(feat T-P) - "Calling" (South Africa) *Best Duo Or Group:
P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
(feat J. Martins) - "
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" (Nigeria) *Best Dance Video: Liquideep - "Fairytale" (South Africa) *Best Ragga Dancehall Video: General Pype (Feat
Naeto C Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. Early life He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin. The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Spe ...
, Vector, Sasha,
Da Grin Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was released in April 2011. Early life Olaonipekun's home was in M ...
and GT) - "Champion (Remix)" (Nigeria) *Best R&B Video: Urban Reign - "Addicted" (South Africa) *Best Afro Pop:
D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best A ...
- " Fall in Love" (Nigeria) *Best Kwaito: Big Nuz and
DJ Tira Mthokozisi Khathi (born August 24, 1976), professionally known by his stage name DJ Tira, is a South African DJ, record producer and Kwaito artist. He helped popularize the Gqom music genre. Khathi won the Smirnoff SA DJ Knockout competit ...
- "Umlilo" (South Africa) *Best African Southern:
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- "Sekele" (South Africa) *Best African West:
2face Idibia Innocent Ujah Idibia MON (born 18 September 1975), known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Noted for his vocal range, lyrical depth, and longevity, he is widely regarde ...
- "Implications" (Nigeria) *Best African East: Obita and Loyiso - "Everybody Dance" (South Africa) *Best Hip-Hop Video:
Naeto C Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. Early life He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin. The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Spe ...
- "Ako Mi Ti Poju" (Nigeria) *Video Of The Year:
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- "Party 101" (South Africa)


2011

*Venue: Sandton Convention Centre in
Sandton Sandton is an upscale commercial and residential district north of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. It forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The name of the city came from the combination of two of its suburbs ...
, South Africa *Hosts:
Banky W Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician. Early life Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
(Nigeria) and Dineo Moeketsi (South Africa) *Special Recognition:
D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best A ...
(Nigeria)


Winners

*Most Gifted Dance Video:
Darey Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
- "Ba Ni Ki Di" (Nigeria) *Most Gifted Kwaito Video:
The Dogg Martin Morocky (born 31 March 1983), known by his stage name as The Dogg (or King TeeDee), is a Namibian musician. Considered a kwaito artist, his debut album, '' Shimaliw' Osatana'', was released in 2004 to mixed reviews. The Dogg was part ...
- "This Is My Time" (Namibia) *Most Gifted African West Video:
Naeto C Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. Early life He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin. The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Spe ...
- " Ten Over Ten" (Nigeria) *Most Gifted Newcomer Video:
Ice Prince Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1984) better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing " Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all t ...
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Brymo Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ (born Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi; 9 May 1986), better known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, stage performer,actor and author. He started recording music in 1999 while in secondary school. He signed a record dea ...
- " Oleku" (Nigeria) *Most Gifted Video of The Year:
Zakes Bantwini Zakhele Madida (born May 26, 1980) professionally known as Zakes Bantwini, is a South African singer, record producer and businessman. Born from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee, ...
- "Wasting My Time" (South Africa) *Most Gifted Hip Hop Video:
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- "Victory Lap" (South Africa) *Most Gifted Male Video:
D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best A ...
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Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...
- " Mr Endowed (Remix)" (Nigeria) *Most Gifted Female Video:
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- "Phakade" (South Africa) *Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring Video:
Hip Hop Pantsula Jabulani Tsambo (14 September 1980 – 24 October 2018), better known by his stage name Hip Hop Pantsula, later shortened to HHP, was a South African Motswako rapper (Motswakolista) who performed in several languages, mostly in Setswana. He was ...
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and Liquideep - "Born For This" (South Africa) *Most Gifted Afro Pop Video: Theo - "Ukhona" (South Africa) *Most Gifted African Southern Video: Liquideep - "Settle For Less" (South Africa) *Most Gifted R&B Video:
Banky W. Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician. Early life Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
featuring M.I - "Feeling It" (Nigeria) *Most Gifted African East Video: Keko,
Radio and Weasel Radio & Weasel is a Ugandan dynamic Duo under Goodlyfe Crew a Ugandan music group with lead performers being singers Moses Radio (born Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo) and easel Manizo(born Douglas Mayanja). Moses Radio provided smooth RnB vocals wh ...
- "How We Do It (remix)" (Uganda) *Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video:
Samini Emmanuel Andrews Sammini (born 22 December 1981 in Accra, Ghana), known by his stage name Samini (formerly as Batman Samini), is a Ghanaian Reggae and Dance hall recording artiste from Wa, Ghana. His genre of music is a melodious mixture of h ...
- "Dadiekye" (Ghana)


2012

*Venue: Walter Sisulu Square in
Soweto Soweto () is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for ''South Western Townships''. Formerly a ...
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Bonang Matheba Bonang Dorothy Matheba (born 25 June 1987), is a South African award-winning television presenter, radio personality, actress and social media personality. Born in Mahikeng, North West, she is known for her flamboyant presenting skills and h ...
(South Africa) and
Ice Prince Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1984) better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing " Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all t ...
(Nigeria) *Special Recognition:
Oskido Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa (born 29 November 1967) is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman. Having been in the music industry for over 26 years, Oskido has reached a prominent status in the South African mus ...
(South Africa)


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2013

*Venue: Walter Sisulu Square in
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South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun ...
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Naeto C Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. Early life He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin. The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Spe ...
(Nigeria) *Special Recognition:
P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
(Nigeria)


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*Most Gifted Kwaito Video:
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Oskido Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa (born 29 November 1967) is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman. Having been in the music industry for over 26 years, Oskido has reached a prominent status in the South African mus ...
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Character Character or Characters may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''Character'' (novel), a 1936 Dutch novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk * ''Characters'' (Theophrastus), a classical Greek set of character sketches attributed to The ...
- "Fingerprints" (RSA) *Most Gifted Ragga/Dancehall Video:
P-Unit P-Unit is a Kenyan hip hop group consisting of Kenyan hip hop artists Frasha, Gabu, and Bon-eye. Biography The crew released the album ''Wagenge Hao'' in 2010, recorded at Decimal Media by lead singer/composer "Pradip The BOSS". The album had ...
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Collo Collo ( ar, القل, links=, lit=, translit=al-Qull) was an ancient Roman– a city of the Ottoman empire and Berber. Located in the northern Skikda Province, Algeria. It was the capital and one of three municipalities of Collo District, an ...
- "You Guy" (Kenya) *Most Gifted RnB Video:
Banky W. Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician. Early life Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
- " Yes/No" (Nigeria) *Most Gifted Hip-Hop Video:
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- "Jealousy" (RSA) *Most Gifted Dance Video:
Mafikizolo Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music duo formed in 1996, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza. The duo rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "U ...
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Khona "Khona" is a song by South African duo Mafikizolo. It was released as the lead single from their eighth studio album, ''Reunited'' (2013). The song features additional vocals from Uhuru and was released by Kalawa Jazmee Records. In South Africa, ...
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The Soil The Soil is a South African a cappella group from Soweto founded in 2003, consisting of the lead singer Ntsika Ngxanga, beatboxer Luphindo, and vocalist Buhlebendalo Mda. The band eponymous debut LP ''The Soil'' (2011), which became certi ...
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Zakwe Ntokozo Zakwe is a South African Rapper born in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal. Early life Zakwe was born in the township of KwaMashu in KwaZulu-Natal. He went to Qhilika High School where he completed his matric and developed his passion for hip hop ...
- "Inkomo" (RSA) *Most Gifted African East Video:
P-Unit P-Unit is a Kenyan hip hop group consisting of Kenyan hip hop artists Frasha, Gabu, and Bon-eye. Biography The crew released the album ''Wagenge Hao'' in 2010, recorded at Decimal Media by lead singer/composer "Pradip The BOSS". The album had ...
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Collo Collo ( ar, القل, links=, lit=, translit=al-Qull) was an ancient Roman– a city of the Ottoman empire and Berber. Located in the northern Skikda Province, Algeria. It was the capital and one of three municipalities of Collo District, an ...
- "You Guy" (Kenya) *Most Gifted African West Video:
P-Square P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
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Alingo "Alingo" is a song by Nigerian duo P-Square. It was a bonus track on their sixth studio album, '' Double Trouble'' (2014). It peaked at number one on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 Chart from March 22 through March 28, 2013, surpassing 2 Face ...
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Oskido Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa (born 29 November 1967) is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman. Having been in the music industry for over 26 years, Oskido has reached a prominent status in the South African mus ...
- "Tsa-Mandebele" (RSA) *Most Gifted Newcomer Video:
Khaya Mthethwa Khaya Mthethwa (born 25 November 1987) is a South African singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and a multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for winning the 8th season of TV singing competition ''Idols South Africa'', the first blac ...
- "Move" (RSA) *Most Gifted Duo/Group or Featuring Video: Zone Fam - "Contolola" (Zambia) *Most Gifted Female Video:
Zonke Zonke Dikana (born 11 October 1979), known simply as Zonke, is a South African singer-songwriter and record producer. Her rise to stardom came in 2011 following the release of her third album, '' Ina Ethe'', which was certified double platinum an ...
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Feelings Feelings are subjective self-contained phenomenal experiences. According to the ''APA Dictionary of Psychology'', a feeling is "a self-contained phenomenal experience"; and feelings are "subjective, evaluative, and independent of the sensations ...
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AKA Aka, AKA or a.k.a. may refer to: * "Also known as", used to introduce an alternative name Languages * Aka language (Sudan) * Aka language, in the Central African Republic * Hruso language, in India, also referred to as Aka * a prefix in the n ...
and Tumi - "#DatsWasup" (Botswana and RSA) *Most Gifted Video Of The Year:
Wizkid Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afric ...
- " Azonto" (Nigeria)


2014


See also

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MTV Africa Music Awards The MTV Africa Music Awards (also known as the MAMAs) were established in 2008 by MTV Networks Africa (now Viacom International Media Networks Africa) to celebrate the most popular contemporary music in Africa. The 2008 and 2010 events took pla ...


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