Kenya has been chosen to host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA) by MTV Networks Africa and telecommunications company Zain.

Audiences anticipated to total close to 1 billion people will witness the annual event, taking place on 10 October 2009 at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi.

Mobile telecommunications operator Zain returns as the sole pan-African sponsor of the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards following their multi-platform, multi-territory partnership with MTV in 2008.

Says Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa: “The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain is a global platform that highlights the passion, impact and creativity of Africa’s best contemporary artists. As a vibrant and influential cultural hub, the city of Nairobi will form a brilliant backdrop to the MAMA Awards and ensure that the second edition of the Awards will be a truly unforgettable experience.”

The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain will air across Africa on the 17 October 2009 on satellite on DStv (Channel 322) and Daarsat, and on terrestrial channels WBS (Uganda), TBC (Tanzania), TV3 (Ghana), STV (Nigeria), AIT (Nigeria). Around 5,000 fans will be able to watch the the event live at the arena.

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