MTV Base, the organizers of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) have postponed the awards indefinitely.
In an e-mail sent to The Punch, the organizers of the award said that the event was postponed due to the ‘current health and safety challenges’ on Friday.
“After careful consideration, MTV Base is concerned that the current health and safety challenges will significantly jeopardize the ability of the campaign to continue to achieve its objectives.
“MTV Base will keep fans posted. The 2021 MAMA Kampala is a virtual event. Strict adherence to health and safety protocols as specified by WHO have been adhered to throughout the production process,” they wrote.
The ceremony was scheduled to hold in Kampala, Uganda in February.
Yemi alongside Tiwa Savage have been nominated in the Best Female category for MAMA Awards.
Yemi went to Uganda ahead of the arrangements being made for the MTV Africa Music Awards in December 2020.
