DJ Khaled is all set to host the upcoming 2021 MTV African Music Awards (Mama).
The 'Wild Thoughts and Higher' hitmaker has been reportedly confirmed to serve as the international host for the virtual ceremony which will air across the globe on MTV for the very first time, per Madison.
According to TheCableLifestyle, the award ceremony which will honor African talent across 20 award categories, including ‘Best Male’, ‘Best Female’, ‘Best Song’, and ‘Best Collaboration’ will be held in Kampala, Uganda, on February 20.
DJ Khaled will host the show from his Miami home along with other African emcees. According to Billboard, the Grammy award-winning music producer has also received a nomination for best international act and is up against The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Beyonce, and Da Baby.
“MTV has always been a great partner so I jumped at the opportunity to host this year’s MAMAs,” the hip hop star said of the show.
The 'Wild Thoughts and Higher' hitmaker has been reportedly confirmed to serve as the international host for the virtual ceremony which will air across the globe on MTV for the very first time, per Madison.
According to TheCableLifestyle, the award ceremony which will honor African talent across 20 award categories, including ‘Best Male’, ‘Best Female’, ‘Best Song’, and ‘Best Collaboration’ will be held in Kampala, Uganda, on February 20.
DJ Khaled will host the show from his Miami home along with other African emcees. According to Billboard, the Grammy award-winning music producer has also received a nomination for best international act and is up against The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Beyonce, and Da Baby.
“MTV has always been a great partner so I jumped at the opportunity to host this year’s MAMAs,” the hip hop star said of the show.
- 1/23/2021
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
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