teargasThe excitement is upon us again as the MTV African Music Awards (MAMAs) come around again. The entertainment lineup already promises to be one full of fantastic talent and great performances. So far, the performers who have made a firm committment include, Banky W (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Daddy Owen (Kenya), and Teargas (South Africa).
Banky W
Banky W has has won numerous awards including the Urban Independent Music Award for R&B/Soul, The Nigerian Entertainment Award, and the highly coveted songwriting award from the John Lennon Foundation. His smooth style has cross-continent appeal, making him a huge favorite for the awards.
daddy owen
Fally Ipupa is having a stellar year. Not only has he signed on with ONE8, a group that consists of some of the hottest talent in Africa today, but he has come out with a great new single that is enjoying serious airtime across the continent.
Daddy Owen represents the trend in African music today–contemporary afro-gospel. With a strong following across the continent, Daddy Owen combines gospel, kapuka, and lingala into a mix that resonates across borders. He won the 2010 Groove Awards, East Africa’s annual celebration of Gospel music, where he took home gongs for Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year (“System ya Kapungala”), Video of the Year (“Kiriro”), Central Song of the Year and Collabo of the Year
South Africa’s Hip Hop trio, Teargas, is made up of Ntokozo “K.O.” Mdluli and two brothers: Ezee “Ma-E” Hanabe and Bantu “Ntukza” Hanabe. Their third album “Dark Or Blue”, which was released at the end of 2009, spawned a host of hit singles including “Go Away”, “Party 101” and “Mhlobo Wami”, winning them Best Rap Album at the 2010 South African Music Awards.
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