The 2nd MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 10, 2009 at the gymnasium of the Moi International Sports Centre complex in Nairobi, Kenya and were hosted by Haitian-American artist Wyclef Jean.
Performers
There were several performers, such as:MTV Africa Music Awards, October 10, 2009: AFRICAN STARS DAZZLE AT NAIROBI EDITION OF MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS WITH ZAIN Wyclef Jean Akon HHP, Brickz and 2face Idibia Wahu, Amani and AY Zebra & Giraffe and Da L.E.S
Categories
Artist of the Year 2face Idibia D'banj HHP Lira Nameless
Best Video 2face Idibia — "Enter the Place" Da L.E.S — "We on Fire" HHP — "Mpitse" XOD — "I Want You Back" Wahu (featuring Bobi Wine) — "Little Things You Do"
Best Female Amani Kel Lira Lizha James Zamajobe
Best Male 2face Idibia Da L.E.S D'Banj HHP Nameless
Best Group Blu*3 Gal Level Gangs of Instrumentals P-Square Mo Hits Allstars
Best New Act M.I Shaa Bigiano STL Rhythmic Elements
Best Alternative aKing Coldplay Green Day Cassette Zebra & Giraffe
Best Hip Hop AY M.I Jay Z Kanye West Zulu Boy
Best R&B 2face Idibia Beyoncé Darey Art Alade Akon Loyiso
Best Live Performer P-Square D'banj Samini Nameless Blu*3
Listener's Choice Nameless — "Sunshine"
My Video Patricke-Stevie Moungondo
Legend Award Lucky Dube
References MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 nominees MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 winners
External links MTV Africa Music Awards