KwaZulu-Natal Province is rolling out the red carpet for an
influx of stars as MTV Base (DStv channel 322) announces the final performers
for MAMA 2015.
Nigerian
superstars and MAMA “Evolution” Award nominees P-Square will be making a rare
appearance in South Africa to perform at the show, while Flavour makes a
welcome return to the region after his blistering live performance at the MTV Africa
All Stars gig back in 2013. Seyi Shay, hotly tipped for Best Female, is making
her first appearance in Durban after making a huge impact at the MAMA
nominations event in Joburg in May and the recent Road to MAMA club event in
Lagos, Nigeria.
P-Square,
Flavour and Seyi Shay join a stellar performer line-up that includes 2Face,
AKA, Big Nuz, Black Motion, Bucie, Cassper Nyovest, Da LES, Davido, Diamond
Platnumz, DJ Fisherman, DJ Tira, Jhené Aiko, NaakMusiQ, NE-YO, Toofan, Wizkid,
Yemi Alade and Young Thug. “Blackish” star Anthony Anderson is confirmed as
host.
Among
the many nominees from around the continent expected to attend the show are
Anselmo Ralph, DJ Arafat, Chameleone, Dreamteam, HHP, Riky Rick, Samini, OC
Ukeje, Bebe Cool, Mpumi, Jovi, Uhuru and Vanessa Mdee.
Other
celebrities expected to sashay down the red carpet include comedian Trevor
Gumbi, Nigerian OAP Toolz, MTV Shuga star and Mr Nigeria Emmanuel Ikubese, BET
“Top Actor” winner Altovise Lawrence, Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie, “Personality
of the Year” nominee Bonang Matheba, “Evolution” Award nominee HHP, Boity,
Khuli Chana, Joselyn Dumas, Jessica Nkosi, actress Zikhona Sodlaka, and MTV
Base VJs Sizwe, Nomuzi, Ehiz and Sandile.
Also
involved in the build-up to the awards are Junior B and Touch of Soul, who will
both be performing at the VIP cocktail on site at the ICC on awards night,
while Uhuru, K.O., DJ Feel, Benny Maverick, Jnr De Rocka and King Sfiso will
bring it at the official pre-party at Under the Moon in Inanda on Friday night.
The
MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 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.
The
show will also be transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content
platforms including BET International from 18 July. In addition, a special
MAMA-themed edition of MTV’s acclaimed World Stage franchise will air globally
on MTV channels around the world on 27 August 2015.
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