MTV Africa Music Awards 2008

ABUJA: The first MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) was hosted on Saturday 22 November 2008 at The Velodrome in Abuja, Nigeria, celebrating African contemporary music and talent.

The biggest winner on the night was Nigerian music sensation, D'Banj who took home three MAMA ‘Golden Microphones' including Best Male, Artist of the Year and Listener's Choice. Kenya's top female artist, Wahu, took home Best Female. Best Video went to Ikechukwu from Nigeria for his video - "Wind Am Well," while Alicia Keys won the honours in Best R&B. South African alternative act, Seether, took home the gong for Best Alternative while energetic hip hop outfit Jozi were a popular choice for Best Live. Best New Act was won by Naeto C from Nigeria while fellow countrymen, P Square, beat off the competition in Best Group.