DJ Khaled to host for the MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA) on Feb. 20. He is also a nominee for best international act. MTV will air the event globally, in 180 countries, for the first time.
The super producer hip-hop star will host the virtual awards ceremony from his home in Miami, alongside African co-emcees for the event. The show’s home base will be Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.
Hip-hop stars Wyclef Jean and Eve and actors Anthony Anderson and Marlon Wayans are among past hosts of the event, now in its 14th year with DJ Khaled.
The MAMA Kampala 2021 event will celebrate African talent across 20 award categories. Nominees in 16 categories have been announced.
For artist of the year, the nominees are Burna Boy, Calema, Diamond Platnumz, Master KG, Davido, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid.
For best international act, DJ Khaled is competing with The Weeknd, Da Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake and Beyoncé.
DJ Khaled Hosts MTV Africas Music Awards
MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the continental flagship award show in 2021. The Iconic MTV Base celebration, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which showcases the ultimate in African culture, music, and creativity, will be held in a re-imagined virtual format in partnership with Uganda, The Pearl of Africa on February 20th 2021. The MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 will be broadcast on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv Channel 130). The repeat show will also be aired on BET Africa, BET International and MTV channels across multiple continents as a one-hour MAMA-themed MTV World Stage feature. This years host DJ Khaled has been on fire the past few years producing for mega super star artists, Justin Beber, Fat Joe, The Migos, Lil Wayne and other stars.
The ultimate celebration of local African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2021, in partnership with Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, recognizes and rewards musicians, trailblazers and those who are shining a light on the continent’s diverse talent and creativity by instilling positive impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year. The awards ceremony will feature vibrant performances from leading African and international artists and will also showcase some of the biggest cross-genre and cross-border collaborations.
The event will celebrate African talent across 20 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song, and Best Collaboration. The contribution of artists from Portuguese and French-speaking Africa will also be recognized in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories. Additional new categories included are the MAMA Generation Change Award, Best Fan Base, Alone Together Best Lock-down Performance and Personality of the Year. These new categories seek to demonstrate MTV Base’s commitment to supporting the youth of Africa.
DJ Khaled and Fat Joe Drops New Single and Video f/ Rihanna-Approved Luther Vandross Mashup
It’s amazing how much social media can change a person’s life for the better. Enter Orlando’s own DJ Amorphous, who has been going viral on the big platforms for his unique mashups of your favorite artists, old and new. Back in November, he revealed one such mashup of Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much” and Rihanna’s “Kiss It Better” — simply put, it’s impossible not to start moving to the infectious, reimagined groove. Bronx legend Fat Joe apparently agrees, because he connected with Amorphous to create his new single “Sunshine (The Light),” which was first premiered via D-Nice on his Instagram Live account.
In the video, Khaled, Diddy, and Dre find themselves on a boat with Fat Joe celebrating the “unbelievable” life that the Bronx rapper has lived. Afterward, Joey Crack flaunts his silk button-ups to hit viewers with a pair of verses filled with confidence and an untouchable spirit.
DJ Khaled to Host the MTV Africa Music Awards
