Hosted by Anthony Anderson Date 18 July 2015 Host Anthony Anderson | Network MTV, MTV Base Other ceremonies 2014, 2016 | |
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Location Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa | ||
Mtv africa music awards 2015
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.
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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.
Live performances included Bucie, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Cassper Nyovest, Ne-Yo, Jhené Aiko and Young Thug.
Winners
