The 1st Africa Music Awards (AMA) event comes off Saturday 27 December 2008 in London. The AMA aims to expose the incredible richness of African music and culture, showcasing the breath-taking performances from the Continent’s music giants and top musicians. The event is expected to be broadcasted to over 10million viewers worldwide, and 2,500 live audiences consisting of the crème de la crème of society.

The nominees for the first AMAs have been released and you can vote for favorites at this link

Best African Music Promoter
* DJ Abrantee
* Ras Kwame
* Blacknight
* West Coast Ent.
* DJ Abass
* Akwaaba
* DJ Jobo & Levi
* DJ Metro

African Music Video of the year
* P Square (Nigeria)
* Pro Kid (South Africa)
* Mr Solek (Nigeria)
* Becca (Ghana)

African Artist of the year
* P Square (Nigeria)
* 9ice (Nigeria)
* HHP (South Africa)
* Samini (Ghana)

African Song of the year
* P Square (Nigeria)
* 9ice (Nigeria)
* HHP (South Africa)
* Samini (Ghana)

African Male Vocalist of the year
* 2face Idibia (Nigeria)
* HHP (South Africa)
* Awilo (Democratic Republic of Congo)
* D’Banj (Nigeria)

African Female Vocalist of the year
* Asa (Nigeria)
* Wahu (Kenya)
* Zonke (South Africa)
* Becca (Ghana)

African Newcomer of the year
* Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
* LS (Democratic Republic of Congo)
* 9ice (Nigeria)
* Becca (Ghana)

Best Urban Artist of African Origin
* SWAY (UK)
* Dizzee Rascal (UK)
* Estelle (UK)

African Radio DJ of the year
* DJ Abrantee
* Ras Kwame
* DJ Edu
* Space Clotey
* Dr Mac
* George Brun
* Nana Fani
* DJ Ahoefe

African Club DJ of the year
* DJ Abrantee
* Ras Kwame
* Manny Nortey
* French Kiss
* DJ Abass
* Llyod Musara
* P n P Family