The MTV Africa Music Awards in Durban brought together some of the biggest names in music from across the continent and created a social media storm on twitter. Highlights included performances by South African trio Mafikizolo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and a tribute by Simphiwe Dana to the late Nelson Mandela. Check out a sampling of some of the winners from the star-studded event.
Best New Act: Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Best Group: Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Best Hip Hop: Sarkodie (Ghana)
Best Lusophone: Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Song of the Year: “Khona” – Mafikizolo ft. Uhuru (South Africa)
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