Mama Awards Is Back Bigger And Better

After a long hiatus, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) will be back on our screens. The 7th edition of the highly anticipated event will be held in Kampala in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism.

As we countdown to the big day in February, Here are a few #MTVMAMAWowMoments that we wont forget in a rush… #VisitUganda

Superstars @davido and @diamondplatnumz theatrical performance of Number One Remix at the 2014 #MTVMAMA was mind blowing. #VisitUganda pic.twitter.com/EO0k27vRAx

— MTV Base Africa (@MTVBaseAfrica) January 20, 2021

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 edition will be a virtual show, broadcasted to MTV’s global audience in 180 countries and will air locally on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV Africa (DStv Channel 130) on 20 February 2021.

This is good news! Let’s do a virtual event and leave it at that! Thanks for the clarification 🙏🙏👍🏼 can’t wait to watch and entertain myself 🥂🥂🍾🍾💯💯💯❤️❤️ #onelove https://t.co/zegFsKDyKt

— Juliet Ibrahim (@julietibrahim) January 22, 2021

To further confirm that this year’s edition is not like anything you’ve seen before, the host is none other but Grammy Award-winning DJ and record executive, DJ Khaled who will “anchor the virtual awards ceremony from his glamorous home in Miami, Florida, alongside other African co-emcees.”

It’s official! @djkhaled will HOST the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards on 20 Feb from the Pearl of Africa, Uganda!!

Don’t miss performances by some of the biggest stars from Africa & around the globe. #MTVMAMA #VisitUganda pic.twitter.com/qFRLWLKM5L

— MTV Base East (@MTVBaseEast) January 22, 2021

DJ Khaled in his acceptance speech said:
“MTV has always been a great partner so I jumped at the opportunity to host this year’s MAMAs. I can’t wait to celebrate the incredible music that comes out of Africa, which has inspired me throughout my career.“

This year’s lineup is sure to keep music fans glued to their screens and dancing along as MAMA promises a star-studded performance lineup, featuring the biggest Music Acts on African soil. Some of whom include Nasty C, Wizkid, Sheebah Karungi, Diamond Platnumz, Khaligraph Jones, Suspect 95, Soraia Ramos, Calema. According to Le’Afrinique, more performers will be announced in the next few days.

🚨 INTERNALLY SCREAMING 🚨because @nasty_csa x @diamondplatinumz x @calema507 & @soraiaramoss will be performing at the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021! #MTVMAMA February 20!!! 👏👏 . Who are you most excited to see? #VisitUganda pic.twitter.com/sE3Ipa7ooW

— mtvmamas (@mtvmamas) January 26, 2021

The MAMA Kampala event is aimed at celebrating African talent across 20 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song, Best Collaboration. While new categories this year include Alone Together: Best Lockdown Performance, Best Fan Base, and Personality of the Year.

Think your fave has the Biggest Fans⁉️ Prove it!😜 Post a video on tweet using 1 of the hashtags:
#MTVMAMANaira #MTVMAMAEddy#MTVMAMAWizkid#MTVMAMAAReece#MTVMAMADiamond#MTVMAMANadia#MTVMAMANyovest#MTVMAMASerge#MTVMAMAShatta #MTVMAMAFally
& YOUR video will be YOUR vote! pic.twitter.com/sEe8TjDzNN

— MTV Base Africa (@MTVBaseAfrica) January 27, 2021

Voting is currently under way and the public can vote via the MAMAs official website
http://www.mtvmama.com/