e.tv viewers will get a chance to watch the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) which takes place this Saturday, 22 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg.
Remember to tune in from 10PM.
The MTV Africa Music Awards celebrates musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African culture over the past 12 months.
“We are, once again excited to be partnering with MTV to bring millions of our diverse free- to- air viewers the MAMAs. The event offers a fantastic, rare glimpse into both the vibrant continental and global entertainment trends.” Says Marlon Davids, MD at e.tv Channels Division
The 2016 awards will be hosted by South African comedian, television, radio presenter and host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah. Noah was awarded “The Personality of the Year Award” at the 2015 MAMAs.
The awards will be hosted in Johannesburg for the first time and 15 000 music fans, artists, music industry insiders and media are expected to attend the live event.
The 2016 MAMAs will celebrate 18 award categories, which includes categories such as Best Male, Best Female, Listener’s Choice and Best Group. Additional categories include the Africa Re-Imagined Award and Personality of the Year.
Viewers can look forward to African and international musicians. Award-winning American rapper, Future is set to join some of Africa’s best entertainers such as Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee, Yemi Alade, Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking.
Hip Hop artists Cassper Nyovest and AKA topped the list with the most nominations, bagging nine each. AKA and Black Coffee are nominated in the Best Male category alongside Patoranking, Wizkid and Diamond. Gold medallist Caster Semenya and Pearl Thusi will compete against the likes of Linda Ikeji, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Wizkid in the Personality of the Year category. And South African rap sensation, Emtee is nominated in the Best Hip Hop category.
Set your reminders and watch the MAMAs on Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 10:00PM
Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketpros.com and affiliated Ticketpro retailers and dealers.
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