NIGERIAN ACTS LEAD THE WAY AT MAMA 2010

Nigeria’s 2Face, and Congolese artist Fally Ipupa led the winners at the third edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel (MAMA), each taking home two trophies at the music awards ceremony at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010.

Nominated in four separate categories, Fally Ipupa scored wins for Best Video (“Sexy Dance”) and Best Francophone act while 2Face, a former MAMA winner from 2009, picked up trophies for Artist of the Year and Best Male.

P square, Sasha and Mo cheddah complete the list of Nigerian acts that won awards. below is the full list of winners.

MAMA 2010 WINNERS IN FULL

Best Anglophone – Daddy Owen (Kenya)

Best Francophone – Fally Ipupa (DRC)

Best Lusophone – Cabo Snoop (Angola)

Artist of the Year – 2Face (Nigeria)

Best Female – Sasha (Nigeria)

Best Male – 2Face (Nigeria)

Best Video – Fally Ipupa (DRC): “Sexy Dance”

Best Group – P-Square (Nigeria)

Brand New Act - Mo’Cheddah (Nigeria)

Best Performance – Big Nuz (South Africa)

Song of the Year – Liquideep (South Africa): “Fairytale”

MAMA Legend – Miriam Makeba (South Africa)

Best International – Eminem (USA)