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Asa, Kelly Rowland warm up for the MTV Africa Music Awards, as tickets go on sale

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Saturday, 08 November 2008

Asa, Kelly Rowland

Charismatic R&B star Kelly Rowland will be jetting into Abuja, Nigeria on 22 November to perform at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. Joining Rowland on stage at The Velodrome, Abuja for MTV’s joyous celebration of African music and artists will be captivating South African rockers, Cassette, and Nigerian soul diva, Asa.

Dazzlingly talented Asa is a contender in both the Best Female and Artist of the Year, rounding out an incredible year of international success for the Paris based artist. The MAMAs rounds out a phenomenal year for Asa, in which she has toured Europe, gigged in Tokyo and seen massive airplay for her reggae-inspired hit single, Fire on the Mountain. Singing in English and Yoruba, Asa’s sound falls somewhere midway between pop and soul, with heartstopping melodies that complement this artist’s active social conscience.

As one third of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling female musical groups of all time, Kelly Rowland has brought her dulcet tones to millions of fans, performing on television and concert stages worldwide and gracing music videos that demonstrate her astonishing vocal range. Having experienced #1 hits, multi-platinum albums, industry accolades, won Grammys and other awards, Rowland continues to delight with her solo work, enjoying major success with albums, Simply Deep and Ms Kelly Deluxe (2008) and hit single releases such as international smash "Work" and current chart burner, “Daylight” featuring Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes. Despite a hectic schedule, this most un-diva-like diva still finds time to act as special ambassador for MTV’s charitable Staying Alive Foundation, visiting grassroots AIDS projects worldwide and promoting AIDS prevention and awareness.

The Trophy

Rowland, Cassette and Asa join previously announced performers The Game, D’Banj, Kwaw Kese and Professor J and other artists (still to be announced) in the lineup at the inaugural MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. The awards will be televised on MTV networks around the world from 29 November 2008.

Meanwhile, 5000 tickets are to go on sale on 10 November, giving music fans access to MTV’s first ever African award show. Priced at 5,000 Naira (standing tickets) and 10,000 Naira for Gold Access (seated tickets), MAMA tickets will be available in Lagos at The Silverbird Galleria and Planet One and in Abuja at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, and the Mediterranean Entertainment Centre. With around 10 days before the show, the tickets are expected to sell out almost immediately.

Voting for the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain continues until 18 November 2008. To register your vote for your favourite artist or video, please go to mama.mtvbase.com. Music fans with WAP/GPRS enabled phones may also vote at m.mama.mtvbase.com (standard internet charges apply). For details of SMS voting go to mama.mtvbase.com.

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Comments (7)

	1. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 13-11-2008 08:59 - Guest
	Ms Wow! this is "the most unprecedented" music award in Africa and it is happening live in Naija. I am trilled, thumbs up to MTV and Zain.

	2. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 17-11-2008 10:11 - Guest
	cool this is lovely i hope to see more of these next year. am thrilled by this concert.

	3. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 18-11-2008 09:27 - Guest
	MTV/ Zain waoh, it goin to be a great events. i want to know how to get the ticket to the venue

	4. Written by Anne Hapro on 18-11-2008 16:59 - Guest
	MTV/ Zain i congratulate Bisolo and Nii.. they should keep it up. Good luck.

	5. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 20-11-2008 17:08 - Guest
	naija rules! Music is Africa and Africa is Naija. Music, welcome back home. Naija is where u belong.

	6. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 22-11-2008 12:03 - Guest
	mtv mama in afica again omo no think this mtv mama award wey go fist happen for naiaja go bloody i pray the koko master should win the award becoz na hin dey there no body else could perform.ZAIN THANK YOU for bringing mtv to naija D;banj na you get am no mind them just try fall in lov on stage i dey church dey pray ok no woory Dbanj na de winner

	7. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 24-11-2008 15:20 - Guest
	enginereer the mtv award was the best thing thats has ever happen to the community on abuja in the recent time,all the performers was cool and beautiful,i stream at the top of my voice and i really enjoy my money.

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