American Grammy Award-winning global sensation and record label executive, DJ Khaled, has been announced as the international host for the MTV Africa Music Awards, Kampala 2021.
For the first time, the award ceremony will be aired globally from February 20, 2020 on MTV channels; MTV Base and MTV Africa, in 180 countries.
The virtual award ceremony will be hosted by the DJ from home in Miami, Florida, alongside African co-emcees for the Kampala event.
Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Event for ViacomCBS Media Networks said, “Africa is home to some of the world’s most dynamic talent and we’re excited to spotlight these artists as the MAMAs broadcasts in 180 countries for the first time in MTV history.”
“With Grammy Award-winning powerhouse, DJ Khaled, at the helm, we’re certain this will be an incredible, must-see global event.”
Also Monde Twala, the Senior Vice President and General Manager, ViacomCBS Networks Africa, said, “We are thrilled to have DJ Khaled as our international host for MAMA Kampala 2021. With his global success achievement and over 22 million followers on social media, he will inspire youth across the continent and attract an even bigger international audience to the virtual event.
“We can’t wait to showcase the latest African musical stars and culture to the MAMA themed MTV World Stage.”
DJ Khaled in his word, MTV has been a great partner, therefore, he was happy for the opportunity to host this year’s MAMAs.
Khaled said, “I can’t wait to celebrate the incredible music that comes out of Africa, which has inspired me throughout my career.”
He is a major force in the music industry, he has made dozens of chart-topping his records featuring JAY-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Chris Brown, Ludacris, T.I., French Montana, Future, Big Sean, Rick Ross, John Legend, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, among others.
The music star has been nominated for, and won, numerous music awards such as 13 BET Hip Hop Awards, one MTV Music Video Award and recentlt won a Grammy.
African talents will be celebrated at the MAMA Kampala 2021 event with 20 award categories, which included Best Male, Best Female, Best Song, and Best Collaboration.
The contributions of artists from French and Portuguese-speaking African countries will also be recognized as the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories.
Additionally, new categories have been added in the MAMA award ceremony such as Generational Change Award, Best Fan Base, Alone Together Best Lockdown Performance and Personality of the year.
More so, new categories have been included in the MAMA award ceremony like; Generation Change Award, Best Fan Base, Alone Together Best Lockdown Performance and Personality of the Year.
Sixteen categories of the awards have been announced so far and voting has been declared open on the official website and affiliated Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Voting in all categories closes on 31 January 2021.
