A host of Coke Studio Africa Artistes signed up for upcoming new season (and formerly featured on the show) have been nominated at the 2015 MTV AFRICA AWARDS (MAMA). The nominations for the MAMA were announced at a star-studded reception at Harem, Johannesburg, South Africa attended by a host of nominees, artists, celebrities and media.
In the coveted categories on Best Male and Best Female, Season II Coke Studio artiste Diamond (Tanzania) has been nominated alongside African entertainment divas Seyi Shay (Nigeria), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) and YemiAlade (Nigeria) – all set to feature on the show this year.
In the Best Hip Hop category, Nigerian top shots: Previous Coke Studio artistes Phyno and Olamide (returning to Coke Studio Season III) of the “Shakiti” fame will be battling it out alongside South Africa’s: Cassper Nyovest, K.O. and Youssoupha (DRC). Diamond & Iyanya, both showstoppers at Season II Coke Studio Africa have been nominated for “Bum Bum” in the Best Collaboration category.
In the mother of them all: Song of the Year category has Yemi Alade with “Johnny” nominated. The BET Award-nominated Nigerian singer will be returning on Coke Studio for a second time this year. Olamide also features on this category alongside Lil Kesh and Davido for the “Shoki Remix”. Afro Dija will be featured on Coke Studio Africa for the first time this year. She’s in Mavins: “Dorobucci”, also nominated at MAMA for Song of the Year. In the Best Live category, Diamond (Tanzania) and Flavour (Nigeria) have been nominated. Their current hit “Nana” produced by Coke Studio Africa season III Producer Nahreel (Tanzania) has been rocking the airwaves.
The majority of the African music acts on the 2015 MAMA Nominations is another assertion of the role Coke Studio Africa is cementing on the contribution to African music and achievement. Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive show, which seeks to bring together, and showcase, the diversity of African musical talent. It also gives upcoming artists the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent.