MTV and Bharti airtel has signed partnership agreement to bring MTV africa music awards to lagos in december 2010.

MTV 's celebration of contemporary African music and creativity will be held at the EKO EXPO Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010, focusing the spotlight on Africa’s most outstanding musicians, from the heart of one of the continent’s most vibrant cities.

The first edition was held in Abuja,Nigeria in 2008 and was moved to Nairobi,kenya last year.

Artists from around the continent will battle to win a coveted MAMA trophy in one of twelve award categories including:Best Male, Best Female, Best Video, Best Group, Artist of the Year, Best Lusophone Act, Best Anglophone Act, Best Francophone Act, Song of the Year, Brand: New Act, Best International Act and MAMA Legend.