Oh Mama, Those MAMAs!

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) with Zain were off the chain this year. Wyclef Jean was in the house with several of the best artists in contemporary African music today. Akon was one of the guest performers and the audience was treated to a class-A performance.

For some reason though, Akon and Wyclef stripped to their skivvies. Guess it was all in good fun, but I wonder how many parents made their children turn off the television. It is also a surprise that there was no uproar in the local media about it. Kenya must be getting more permissive. » Read more…

Tags: , Ajuma Naseyana, Akon, Amani, Brickz, Lira, MTV Africa Music awards, Wyclef Jean, Zain

Blu3, Fally Ipupa To Rock the MAMAs

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) promises to be even more exciting this year than it was last year with several exciting performers slated to on the performance roster.

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Wyclef hosts 2009 MAMAs

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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The prolific artist, musician, writer and producer will be jetting into Nairobi, Kenya to take command of the stage at the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain on 10 October 2009, bringing his legendary showmanship, outrageous sense of humor and infinite enthusiasm to the Indoor Arena of the Moi International Sports Complex. » Read more…

Tags: , BET awards, Brits, Lira, M.I., MTV Africa Music awards, Samini, the fugees, Wahu, Wyclef Jean, Zain

KENYA: To host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards

Written by Prudence Chauke | April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

MTV African and telecommunication company Zain, have proudly released in a statement that Nairobi, Kenya will be home to the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards. The event will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Indoor Arena at the Moi International Sports Center with 1 billion viewers around the world expected to watch.

Inside Track on the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain

Written by Lisa Amenya | April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

There are lots of rumors and speculation following media reception invites circulated late last week by MTV Networks Africa, and leading mobile phone operator, Zain. Selected individuals representing government, tourism, media and entertainment in Kenya, will attend a much anticipated, exclusive, media reception on Wednesday 15 April at the Blue Times Lounge in Nairobi, where its promised that “the Date, City and Venue for this year’s glittering ceremony,” the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA), will be revealed.

Ghana gets a Music Video Awards

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

For the first time in the history of Ghanaian entertainment, an award ceremony that fully rewards artists and directors of music videos took place in Ghana. The maiden edition of the 4syte Music Video Awards came last Saturday at the Accra International Conference amidst fantastic musical performances and cheerful jubilations. Since this was the first ever music video awards, it was dedicated to celebrating the most creative concepts and direction from years 2000- 2007. Therefore it was not as competitive as many would have liked it to be.

Zain To Sponsor Cultural Film Festival

Written by Madalitso Kateta | March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Leading mobile African and Middle east telecommunication company, Zain, has announced that it is sponsoring the Pan African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) which started on February 28 in Burkina Faso and will continue until March 7.

The ROAD TO MAMA Leads to Lagos with performances from THE GAME’, D’BANJ, 9ICE, SAMINI & NAETO C

Written by Lisa Amenya | November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The excitement continues to build on the Road to the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). Last week The Game and a line-up of MAMA nominees gave performances that had fans going crazy in Kinshaha. After hours spent just trying to get clearance from customs to enter the city, I’m told that The Game gave it everything he had and the crowed went wild shouting, “The Game, The Game, we love The Game”.

MAMA -MTV Africa Music Awards pick Trevor Nelson to Host

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Well, it’s official. The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain, have started their hunt for the best in African music, and the excitement is hitting a frenzied pitch. Music of Black Origin (MOBO) award winning DJ and television presenter, Trevor Nelson, is slated to preside over the ceremonies at The Velodrome in Abuja, Nigeria on November 22, 2008.