The prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 is finally here, the ceremony which is taking place at the Ticket pro Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa today being Saturday 22nd October 2016 is aimed at recognizing and rewarding musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year.
MAMA 2016 which is hosted by Bonang Matheba after Trevor Noah pulled out will feature stunning performances from American hip hop artist, Future and other African Superstars like Wizkid, Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta, Patoranking Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade etc.
Below Are The Announced List Of Winners
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Wizkid (Nigeria)
LEGEND AWARD
Hugh Masekela
BEST FEMALE
Yemi Alade (Nigeria) WINNER
BEST FRANCOPHONE
Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast)
LISTENER’S CHOICE
Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Niquer Ma Vie“ – Youssoupha (Congo) – Director: Antony Abdelli & Jose Eon
BEST COLLABORATION
Dj Maphorsia ft. Wizkid & Dj Buckz – Soweto Baby
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Drake
BEST LUSOPHONE
C4 Pedro
BEST MALE
Wizkid (Nigeria)
BEST LIVE ACT
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) WINNER
PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Caster Semenya
BEST GROUP
Sauti Sol (Kenya) WINNER
BEST POP
Kyle deutsch & shekhinah
BEST BREAKTHROUGH
Tekno (Nigeria)
BEST HIP HOP
Emtee (South Africa)
SONG OF THE YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOOGLE
“My Woman, My Everything” – Patoranking feat. Wande Coal (Nigeria)
