Organizers of MTV Africa Music Awards(MAMA), MTV Base have postponed the anticipated event indefinitely.
The ceremony was scheduled to hold in Kampala, Uganda on February 2021.
In a press statement made available to newsmen, the organizers of the award said that the postponement was due to the ‘current health and safety challenges.”
The statement read in parts: “After careful consideration, MTV Base is concerned that the current health and safety challenges will significantly jeopardize the ability of the campaign to continue to achieve its objectives.
“MTV Base will keep fans posted. The 2021 MAMA Kampala is a virtual event. Strict adherence to health and safety protocols as specified by WHO have been adhered to throughout the production process.”
Below is a list of nominees for the 2021 edition:
Best Hip Hop
Khaligraph Jones
Kwesi Arthur
Nasty C
NGA
OMG
Suspect 95
Breakthrough Act
Elaine
Tems
Omah Lay
Zuchu
John Blaq
Sha Sha
Focalistic
Best Female
Simi
Sheebah
Sho Madjozi
Busiswa
Yemi Alade
Soraia Ramos
Tiwa Savage
Best Group
Blaq Diamond
Sauti Sol
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa
Calema
Ethic
Rostam
Best Ugandan Act
Sheebah
Bebe Cool
John Blaq
Vinka
Daddy Andre
Spice Diana
“Alone Together” Best Lockdown Performance
Diamond Platnumz
Black Motion
Singuila
AKA
Yemi Alade
Niniola and Busiswa
Best Lusophone
Calema
Preto Show
Anna Joyce
Mr Bow
Nelson Freitas
Soraia Ramos
Best Male
Burna Boy
Fireboy DML
Harmonize
Innoss’B
Kaza De Small
Master KG
Rema
Best Francophone
Innoss’B
Suspect 95
Dip Doundou Guiss
Stanley Enow
Fally Ipupa
Artist of the Year
Burna Boy
Calema
Diamond Platnumz
Master KG
Davido
Tiwa Savage
Wizkid
