2012 Channel O Music Video Awards

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The 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards were held at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 November 2012. The nominees were unveiled at an announcement party in Johannesburg on 21 September 2012. [1] Kenyan hip hop group Camp Mulla topped the list with four nominations, [2] but failed to bring home an award. [3] Among those who will be performing are Davido, Ice Prince, Khuli Chana, M.anifest, Camp Mulla and Zeus. PRO released his single "Makasana". [4]

Contents

Nominees and winners

Winners are in bold text.

Video of the Year

Best Male Video

Best Female Video

Best Newcomer

Best Duo, Group or Featuring

Best Dance

Best Ragga Dancehall

Best African Pop

Best Southern African

Best West African

Best East African

Best Hip Hop

Best R&B

Best Kwaito

Special Recognition

Flag of South Africa.svg Oskido [5] [6]

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References

  1. CHOMVA Retrieved 25 September 2012
  2. allAfrica.com: [http://allafrica.com/stories/201209080496.html 2Face, d'Banj, P-Square, Wizkid, Others Nominated for Channel O Music Awards 2012 . 8 September 2012
  3. Channel O Music Video Awards Official website D’Banj dominates winner’s list at 9th Annual Channel O MVAs! Archived 2012-11-21 at the Wayback Machine 18 November 2012
  4. Laura Walubengo Camp Mulla to perform at Channel O awards Capital FM 3 November 2012
  5. Channel O Music Video Awards Official website Oskido to be honoured with Special Recognition award Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine 16 November 2012
  6. Oskido to be honoured at Channel O Awards the Namibian 2 October 2012