Davido was the big winner on the night with awards for Best Male and Artist of the Year
A star-studded line up of African and international talent rocked the Africa continent tonight at the fourth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban's International Conference Centre resounded to live performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D'Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira, DJ Buckz, Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, The Arrows, Khuli Chana, Dr Sid, French Montana, Miguel, Trey Songz, Davido, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, Oskido, Professor, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Diamond, Phyno and Yuri da Cunha.
Davido, Mafikozolo, Uhuru and Clarence Peters were the big winners of the evening at the awards. Quadruple nominees Mafikizolo triumphed in the Best Group and Song of The Year categories, while Davido took home two awards, for Best Male and Artist of the Year.
Uhuru was recognised for Best Collaboration for his part in "Y-tjukutja" by Uhuru Ft. Oskido, DJ Bucks, Professor and Yuri Da Cunha, and in Song of the Year. Nigerian video director Clarence Peters won two awards – Transform Today by Absolut, and Best Video.
In this year's newly introduced lifestyle award categories, Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o took home the award for Personality of the Year, while The inaugural MTV Base Leadership award was won by Tanzanian entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar.
Khloe Kardashian was at the centre of a media scrum when arrived
Other highlights of the evening included a moving acoustic guitar tribute to the late, great Nelson Mandela by Afro-Soul star Simphiwe Dana, who performed in front of a giant timelapse video artwork by street artist Rasty, while Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought the house to its feet with their unexpected mash up "Acappello" and "Y-tjukutja".
The uplifting music spectacular culminated with all the artists assembled on stage for a medley of French Montana songs including "Pop That", "Freaks" and "Ain't Worried About Nothin!"
Legendary stand-up comic, film and television sensation Marlon Wayans hosted MAMA 2014 with his trademark humour, making a triumphant entrance on a blinged-up rickshaw and engaging the audience with his easy charm.
Celebrity guests who handed out the glittering new MAMA trophy at the show included French Montana, D'Banj, Nomzamo Mbatha, Goldfish, DJ Fresh, John Vlismas, Kajal Bagwandeen, Emmanuel Adebayo, DJ Edu, Minnie Dlamini, Sizwe Dhlomo, Dorcas Shola Fapson, DJ C'ndo, Efya, Omotola and Riaad Moosa.
Marlon Wayans took time out to take selfies with fans
2014 Winners
The nominations for the awards were revealed on 16 April 2014. Here are all the nominees, with winners in red.
Best Male
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Donald (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female
Arielle T (Gabon)
Chidinma (Nigeria)
DJ C'ndo (South Africa)
Efya (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Best Group
Big Nuz (South Africa)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Best New Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Heavy K (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Uhuru (South Africa)
Best Live Act
2face (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Dr Malinga (South Africa)
Zakes Bantwini (South Africa)
Best Collaboration
Amani ft Radio and Weasel - 'Kiboko Changu' (Kenya/Uganda)
Diamond feat Davido - 'Number One' (Remix) (Tanzania/Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat May D - 'Happiness' (South Africa/Nigeria)
R2bees feat Wizkid - 'Slow Down' (Ghana/Nigeria)
Uhuru feat DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor, Yuri Da Cunha - 'Y-tjukutja' (South Africa/Angola)
Artist of the Year
Davido (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Uhuru (South Africa)
Song of the Year
Davido- 'Skelewu' (Nigeria)
DJ Clock feat Beatenberg - 'Pluto' (Remember Me) (South Africa)
DJ Ganyani feat FB - 'Xigubu' (South Africa)
DJ Kent feat The Arrows -'Spin My World Around' (South Africa)
Dr Sid feat Don Jazzy - 'Surulere' (Nigeria)
KCee - 'Limpopo' (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat Uhuru 'Khona' (South Africa)
Mi Casa - 'Jika' (South Africa)
P Square - 'Personally' (Nigeria)
Yuri Da Cunha -'Atchu Tchu Tcha' (Angola)
Best Hip Hop
AKA (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Khuli Chana (South Africa)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Best Pop
Danny K (South Africa)
Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Goldfish (South Africa)
LCNVL (South Africa)
Mathew Mole (South Africa)
Best Alternative
Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)
Michael Loman (South Africa)
Nakhane Toure (South Africa)
Parlotones (South Africa)
Shortstraw (South Africa)
Best Francophone
Arielle T (Gabon)
Espoir 2000 (Ivory Coast)
Ferre Gola (DRC)
Toofan (Togo)
Youssoupha (Congo)
Best Lusophone
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
JD (Angola)
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)
Best International Act
Drake (Canada)
Beyoncé (USA)
Rihanna (Barbados)
Pharrell (USA)
Miley Cyrus (USA)
NON MUSIC CATEGORIES
Personality of the Year
Chimamanda Adiche - Writer (Nigeria)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde - Actress (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah - Comedian (South Africa)
Lupita Nyong'o - Actress (Kenya)
Yaya Toure - Soccer Player (Cote d'Ivoire)
Transform Today by Absolut
This award recognises and supports young, emerging and original African creative talents who use their imagination to fuel social transformation and bring positive attention to the continent.
Anisa Mpungwe (Tanzania)
Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
Leti Arts (Ghana)
Rasty (South Africa)
MTV Base Leadership Award
Ashish J. Thakkar (Tanzania)