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.

Artist of the Year

 * Aṣa
 * D'banj - Winner
 * P-Square
 * HHP
 * Seether

Best Video

 * Movaizhaleine — "Nous"
 * Ikechukwu — "Wind Am Well" - Winner
 * P-Square — "Roll It"
 * Freshlyground — "Pot Belly"
 * Pro Kid — "Uthini Ngo Pro"

Best Female

 * Wahu - Winner
 * Aṣa
 * Dama Do Bling
 * Sasha P
 * Zonke

Best Male

 * Jua Cali
 * 2Face
 * D'banj - Winner
 * DJ Cleo
 * HHP

Best Group

 * P-Square - Winner
 * Freshly Ground
 * Jozi
 * The Parlotones
 * East African Bashment Crew

Best New Act

 * Kwaw Kese
 * Wahu
 * 9ice
 * Naeto C - Winner
 * Da L.E.S.

Best Alternative

 * Buraka Som Sistema
 * Goldfish
 * Seether - Winner
 * The Parlotones
 * Coldplay

Best Hip-Hop

 * 9ice - Winner
 * HHP
 * Professor Jay
 * Lil Wayne
 * The Game

Best R&B

 * P-Square
 * Akon
 * Loyiso
 * Alicia Keys - Winner
 * Rihanna

Best Live Performer

 * Samini
 * D'banj
 * P-Square
 * Cassette
 * Jozi - Winner

Listener's choice award

 * Jax Panik — "Cigarettes and Cinnamon"
 * D'banj — "Why Me"
 * Naakaya — "Mr. Politician"
 * JB Mpiana — "Zadio Kongolo"
 * P Unit (featuring DNA) — "Una"
 * Toniks — "Beera Nange"
 * Ofori Amponsah (featuring Samini) — "Odwo"

MAMA legend award

 * Fela Kuti

My Video

 * Jide Rotilu??, Adetoro Rotilu ??, Razor Blee G