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  • Grammy Award-winning singer, DJ and record executive, DJ Khaled, will be hosting the MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA).

Grammy Award-winning singer, DJ and record executive, DJ Khaled, will be hosting the MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA).

DJ Khaled will host the virtual awards ceremony from Miami, Florida, alongside African co-emcees for the star-studded Kampala event.

MAMA Kampala 2021 features 20 awards handed out to celebrate the best in African talent over the past year.

In addition to more general prizes: best male artist, female artist, song and collaboration, the MAMAs will recognize work from Portuguese and French-speaking African countries.

“MTV has always been a great partner, so I jumped at the opportunity to host this year’s MAMAs,” said DJ Khaled.

“I can’t wait to celebrate the incredible music that comes out of Africa, which has inspired me throughout my career,” he added.