The first annual MTV Africa Music Awards took place on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria at The Velodrome.MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS The show was hosted by Trevor Nelson.Trevor Nelson to host MTV Africa music awards with Zain The nominees were announced on October 7, 2008.NOMINEES FOR MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS
Nominations and winners
Artist of the Year Aṣa D'banj - Winner P-Square HHP Seether
Best Video Movaizhaleine — "Nous" Ikechukwu — "Wind Am Well" - Winner P-Square — "Roll It" Freshlyground — "Pot Belly" Pro Kid — "Uthini Ngo Pro"
Best Female Wahu - Winner Aṣa Dama Do Bling Sasha P Zonke
Best Male Jua Cali 2Face D'banj - Winner DJ Cleo HHP
Best Group P-Square - Winner Freshly Ground Jozi The Parlotones East African Bashment Crew
Best New Act Kwaw Kese Wahu 9ice Naeto C - Winner Da L.E.S.
Best Alternative Buraka Som Sistema Goldfish Seether - Winner The Parlotones Coldplay
Best Hip-Hop 9ice - Winner HHP Professor Jay Lil Wayne The Game
Best R&B P-Square Akon Loyiso Alicia Keys - Winner Rihanna
Best Live Performer Samini D'banj P-Square Cassette Jozi - Winner
Listener's choice award Jax Panik — "Cigarettes and Cinnamon" D'banj — "Why Me" Naakaya — "Mr. Politician" JB Mpiana — "Zadio Kongolo" P Unit (featuring DNA) — "Una" Toniks — "Beera Nange" Ofori Amponsah (featuring Samini) — "Odwo"
MAMA legend award Fela Kuti
My Video Jide Rotilu??, Adetoro Rotilu ??, Razor Blee G
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