Popular singer, Wizkid has been billed to perform at the forthcoming MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA).
The Star Boy as fondly called will perform alongside South Africa’s Nasty C, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, at the event which will hold on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
Other musicians who will also perform at the event include Uganda’s Sheebah Karungi, Kenya’s Khaligraph Jones, Suspect 95 from the Ivory Coast, Cape Verde’s Soraia Ramos, and São Tomé and Príncipe’s Calema.
According to Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, the virtual event is dedicated to African youths.
Amongst other elements, Twala said the event will showcase the best of African talent, culture, and music to a global audience across 180 countries
Monde Twala said “The MAMAs are a global spotlight on African music and artists, and this lineup of incredible talent speaks to the tremendous power of music on our continent.
“This year’s show is dedicated to the youth of Africa, and we are committed to amplifying social change through music and culture and to elevating youth voices across our platforms.”
Also, Grammy award-winning global sensation, DJ, and record executive, DJ Khaled, will be the international co-host for this year’s MAMA.
More performers will be announced in the next few days, as well as finalists for the MAMA Generation Change Award.
Written by Olusola Oluwatobi
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