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Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta, & Patoranking to raise the roof at the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016Omoba
VIMN Africa and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) have revealed that Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking are to join the
glittering ranks of performers at the MTV
Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016.
The MTV Africa Music
Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google
and in association with MTN and DStv.
Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking join previously announced performers Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest,
Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade on the giant purpose-built MAMA stage at the Ticketpro Dome, 22 October 2016.
Last year’s Best New Act winner Patoranking is again in contention for the 2016 awards –
nominated this year for Best Male,
where he goes head-to-head against last year’s winner, Tanzanian Bongo Flava
star, Diamond. Patoranking also scored a second
nomination in the 2016 awards for Best
Collaboration for “No Kissing” feat. Sarkodie. After a standout year, Emtee received his first MAMA nod this year in the hotly
contested Best Hip Hop
category, while “Ngud” star Kwesta
still has to learn if he’s scored a nod in MAMA 2016.
Highlighting
the “gold standard” in contemporary music, creativity and achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg
2016 promises to be the biggest and best ever, with more than 15,000
music lovers expected to party up a storm at the Ticketpro Dome for this spectacular showcase. Tickets
for the awards are on sale now priced ZAR 250 (standing only), and ZAR 300
(bleachers) via www.ticketpros.co.za, and at Ticketpro retail outlets or dealers. Over 18s only.
The
definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and
achievement, MAMA 2016
recognises and rewards musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on
African music and youth culture over the previous year. The ceremony will
feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with
the show’s signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations.
MAMA 2016 will celebrate African talent across
18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Listener’s Choice and Best Group. The contribution of
artists from Portuguese and French-speaking Africa is recognised in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories.
Additional categories include the Africa
Re-Imagined Award and Personality
of the Year.
For news of this year’s nominations, please go to www.mtvbase.com.
DStv, e.tv and Metro
FM are the official South African media partners of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016.
For more information on the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016, please go to www.mtvbase.com or www.mtv.co.za like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards
please use the hashtag #MTVMAMA2016
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