MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 | |
Location: | Durban International Convention Centre, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Host: | Anthony Anderson |
Network: | MTV, MTV Base |
Previous: | 2014 |
Main: | MTV Africa Music Awards |
Next: | 2016 |
The 2015 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards took place on 18 July 2015, at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC Arena). The awards aired live across Africa on MTV Base, MTV and BET and transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms including BET International. The event was sponsored by KwaZulu-Natal in association with Absolut Vodka and in partnership with The City of Durban and was hosted by Anthony Anderson.
A new category was announced starting the 2015 awards event. Called "MAMA Evolution award", a new category honouring established artists 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, it was won by D'Banj. The important "Artist of the Decade" award was won by P-Square.[1]
Live performances included Bucie, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Cassper Nyovest, Ne-Yo, Jhené Aiko and Young Thug.