African Music Channel MTV to hold 2009 Awards in Nairobi, Kenya!
MTV Networks Africa and telecommunications company Zain today ( 15 April 2009) revealed that Kenya has been picked to host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). The annual celebration of the African continent’s contemporary music and youth culture will take place on Saturday 10 October 2009 at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, airing to a potential TV audience of 1 billion viewers around the world.
Leading mobile telecommunications operator, Zain, returns as the sole pan-African sponsor of the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards following their multi-platform, multi-territory partnership with MTV in 2008. “The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain is a global platform that highlights the passion, impact and creativity of Africa’s best contemporary artists,” commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa.
“As a vibrant and influential cultural hub, the city of Nairobi will form a brilliant backdrop to the MAMA Awards and ensure that the second edition of the Awards will be a truly unforgettable experience.” More than 5,000 fans will watch the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain live at the Indoor Arena, while millions more will watch the global TV broadcast of the show.
{ Video footage of last years Mtv Africa 2008 Music awards in Abuja, Nigeria. Last year Dapo Oyebanjo, a.k.a. “DBANJ” took home two awards in the categories of ‘Artist of the Year; and ‘Best Male Artist’ and performed live on stage with former Destiny’s Child member, Kelly Rowland.} http://www.mama.mtvbase.com/
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Leading mobile telecommunications operator, Zain, returns as the sole pan-African sponsor of the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards following their multi-platform, multi-territory partnership with MTV in 2008. “The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain is a global platform that highlights the passion, impact and creativity of Africa’s best contemporary artists,” commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa.
“As a vibrant and influential cultural hub, the city of Nairobi will form a brilliant backdrop to the MAMA Awards and ensure that the second edition of the Awards will be a truly unforgettable experience.” More than 5,000 fans will watch the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain live at the Indoor Arena, while millions more will watch the global TV broadcast of the show.
{ Video footage of last years Mtv Africa 2008 Music awards in Abuja, Nigeria. Last year Dapo Oyebanjo, a.k.a. “DBANJ” took home two awards in the categories of ‘Artist of the Year; and ‘Best Male Artist’ and performed live on stage with former Destiny’s Child member, Kelly Rowland.} http://www.mama.mtvbase.com/
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