After having been on a break for 3 years, the prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) has returned and yesterday, this year’s nominations were announced in Johannesburg, South Africa…

The 2014 awards will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre in  South Africa on 7 June 2014.

After the nominations were revealed, Alex Okosi, the Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa said; “We congratulate all the nominees for the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. This year, the MAMA offers a stunning platform for African artists, it also celebrates the young personalities, leaders and creatives who are making a positive impact on the continent.”

Voting for the MTV Africa Music Awards is open at www.mtvbase.com from 16 April 2014 until midnight on 4 June 2014.

Check out the full nomination list below…