Carnival City was host to the 2009 Channel O awards bringing together a string of artists from Africa in celebration of the ‘09 Channel O awards. Hosted by Channels O’s very own Nonhle Thema , Lungelo and Kabelo and a list of performers which included Nigeria’s very own 2Face, Hip-Hop Pantsula, Bongani Fassie, the  Umoja choir and Sound Sultan. Until next year firstly Jamati would like to congratulate this years winners which are listed below….

Best Male Video: DArey -Not the girl

Best Female Video: Sasha – Only you

Best New Comer: Khuli – Tswak Stik’em

Best Duo or Group: Buffalo Souljah/Taygrin/Gal level –  My type of girl

Best Dance Video: Lady May – Ndota

Best Reggae Dance-hall Video: Buffalo Souljah – Judgment

Best Afro Pop: Gal Level – Touch Me

Best Kwaito: Gazza feat. BLeksem – Passop

Best R&B Video: Darey – Not the girl

Best Hip-Hop Video: Zeus – Gijima

Best Southern African: Lizha James – Estilo Xakhale

Best Western African: Ikechukwu – Shoobeedoo

Best Eastern African: Xod – I want you back

Best Video Of The Year: Naeto C – Ki Ni Big Deal
Lastly the Special Recognition Award went out to Bongani Fassie on behalf of his legendary mother, Brenda Fassie.