Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards Winners
Channel O cemented its standing as Africa’s premier music channel at a glittering awards ceremony that crowned many new stars. The Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, brought to you by Amarula Cream, took place at the Johannesburg City Hall on Thursday 11 October 2007 ‘ and the who’s who of the continent’s entertainment scene turned out in full force to support this highlight of the music industry calendar.
Hosted by Nigerian singer and songwriter, D’Banj and South African dance artist DJ S’bu and featuring a slew of storming live performances, the Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards were dominated by winners from Namibia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Kenya.
“From the start, Channel O has aimed to be the music channel of choice for fans across the continent and the results of this year’s event well and truly proved that that is what we now are. We are overwhelmed by the number of fans who took the time to vote by sms or on the website and I think that their devotion to African artists of real quality has really shown itself in the results of this year’s awards,” said Channel O General Manager, Yolisa Phahle. (Also performed with the London-based Reggae Strings was a highlight of the show)
The diversity of winners on the night proved Channel O’s claim of being the only truly “Original African” channel on the continent. The event was recorded “live” and will be broadcast on Channel O on 27 October at 20:00 CAT. (* Channel O is now broadcast on channel 320 on DSTV.)
And the winners are…
Best Male Video: Nameless - Sinzia (Kenya)
Best Female Video: Dama Do Bling - Danca Do Remexe (Mozambique)
Best Newcomer: The Dogg - Baby Don’t Go (Namibia)
Best Duo Or Group: P Square - Bizzy Boy (Nigeria)
Best Dance Video: Acid - Banyane E Basimane (Botswana)
Best Ragga Dancehall Video : Peter Miles (Uganda)
Best R&B Video:Lizha James (Mozambique)
Best Kwait: Gazza - Mokasie (Namibia)
Best African Southern: Dama Do Bling - Danca Do Remexe (Mozambique)
Best African West: De Indispensensables - I Love U (Nigeria)
Best African East: Juma Nature - Mugambo (Tanzania)
Best Hip-Hop Video:Scar - Metlholo (Botswana)
Best Special Effects: D’Banj - Why Me (Nigeria)
Best Director: E.A.B.C - Kube (Kenya)
Video Of The Year: E.A.B.C - Kube (Kenya)
5 Responses to “Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards Winners”
By Chris on Oct 17, 2007 | Reply
Congratulations to the winners.
To the African Music Fans check out http://www.afrovibe.com - African Music - Audio, Video.
Cheers
By Jayco on Oct 19, 2007 | Reply
Are we seriously saying there’s no South African material for winning anything at Channel O awards? Oh puhleeaase…!
By Uche Ofuluozor on Oct 19, 2007 | Reply
I dont see any reason why Dbanj shouldnt win all four categories he was nominated in.I am disappointed with the results
By kassie on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
Dont this seem a bit wierld to u. I gotta say i smell injustice here. Anyway na dem sabi
By Fiola on Dec 20, 2007 | Reply
You go Gazza and The Dogg You surly did put Namibia on the map. I am so proud of you. Keep on doing what u do.
What kind????
We add flavour to the music scene.
Its from the Motherland Baby.