2Face Idibia, Asa, D'Banj and P-Square are among the Ten of Africa's most influential and iconic contemporary musicians nominated for the 'Evolution' award,
Nigerian veteran music stars, 2Face Idibia, Asa, D’Banj and P-Square are among Ten of Africa’s most influential and iconic contemporary musicians nominated for the “Evolution” award, to be presented at the MTV Africa Music Awards, MAMA 2015.
Others in the category are South Africa top acts, Black Coffee and HHP. Anselmo Ralph (Angola), Chameleone (Uganda), Fally Ipupa (DRC) and Samini (Ghana).
The winner of the Evolution award will be decided jointly by MTV Base and music fans who can vote online. 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."
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.Twitter and Instagram.
The show will also be transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms including BET International from 18 July.