MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
The?? first annual MTV Africa Music Awards took place on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria at The Velodrome. The show was hosted by Trevor Nelson. The nominees were announced on October 7, 2008.Nominations
Artist of the Year
- Aṣa
- D'banj
- P-Square
- HHP
- Seether
Best Video
- Movaizhaleine — "Nous"
- Ikechukwu — "Wind Am Well"
- P-Square — "Roll It"
- Freshlyground — "Pot Belly"
- Pro Kid — "Uthini Ngo Pro"
- Wahu
- Aṣa
- Dama Do Bling
- Sasha P
- Zonke
Best Male
- Jua Cali
- 2Face
- D'banj
- DJ Cleo
- HHP
Best Group
- P-Square
- Freshly Ground
- Jozi
- The Parlotones
- East African Bashment Crew
Best New Act
- Kwaw Kese
- Wahu
- 9ice
- Naeto C
- Da L.E.S.
Best Alternative
- Buraka Som Sistema
- Goldfish
- Seether
- The Parlotones
- Coldplay
Best Hip-Hop
- 9ice
- HHP
- Professor Jay
- Lil Wayne
- The Game
Best R&B
- P-Square
- Akon
- Loyiso
- Alicia Keys
- Rihanna
Best Live Performer
- Samini
- D'banj
- P-Square
- Cassette
- Jozi
Listener's choice award
- Jax Panik — "Cigarettes and Cinnamon"
- D'banj — "Why Me"
- Naakaya — "Mr. Politician"
- JB Mpiana — "Zadio Kongolo"
- P Unit — "Una"
- Toniks — "Beera Nange"
- Ofori Amponsah — "Odwo"
MAMA legend award
- Fela Kuti
My Video
- Jide Rotilu??, Adetoro Rotilu ??, Razor Blee G
