The 2nd MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 10, 2009 at the gymnasium of the Moi International Sports Centre complex in Nairobi, Kenya and were hosted by Haitian-American artist Wyclef Jean.
Performers
There were several performers, such as: Wyclef Jean Akon HHP, Brickz and 2face Idibia Wahu, Amani and AY Zebra & Giraffe and Da L.E.S
Categories
Artist of the Year
2face Idibia
D'banj
HHP
Lira
Nameless
Best Video
2face Idibia — "Enter the Place" Da L.E.S — "We on Fire" HHP — "Mpitse" XOD — "I Want You Back" Wahu (featuring Bobi Wine) — "Little Things You Do"
Best Female
Amani
Kel
Lira
Lizha James
Zamajobe
Best Male
2face Idibia
Da L.E.S
D'Banj
HHP
Nameless
Best Group
Blu*3
Gal Level
Gangs of Instrumentals
P-Square
Mo Hits Allstars
Best New Act
M.I
Shaa
Bigiano
STL
Rhythmic Elements
Best Alternative
aKing
Coldplay
Green Day
Cassette
Zebra & Giraffe
Best Hip Hop
AY
M.I
Jay Z
Kanye West
Zulu Boy
Best R&B
2face Idibia
Beyoncé
Darey Art Alade
Akon
Loyiso
Best Live Performer
P-Square
D'banj
Samini
Nameless
Blu*3
Listener's Choice
Nameless — "Sunshine"