Ten of Africa’s most popular and
influential musicians have been nominated for the ‘Evolutuion’ award to be
given out at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015.
2face and wizkid
Those nominated inlcude 2Face Idibia
(Nigeria), Asa (Nigeria), D’Banj (Nigeria), Psquare (Nigeria), Anselmo Ralph
(Angola), Black Coffee (South Africa), Samini (Ghana), and Chameleone (Uganda)
According to Tim Horwood, the MAMA
‘Evolution’ award honours established artistes who have made indellible mark on
African and global music culture, taken African music to new territories around
the world, pushed the boundaries of creativity and shaped the landscape of
contemporary Africa.
The winner of the ‘Evolution’ award
will be decided jointly by MV Base and music fans voting online, and via
Twitter and Instagram