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:^[1]

• 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"

My Video

• Patricke-Stevie Moungondo

Legend Award

• Lucky Dube