The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 are brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google, and in association with DStv and MTN.
Headlining the gig is reggae-dancehall star Patoranking, who wowed Durban music fans at last year’s spectacular ceremony and took home the award for MAMA Best New Act at the 2015 MAMA. He’ll be joined by Hip Hop freshman Nasty C who’s – set to heat up the MAMA main stage in Johannesburg – and fast-rising Hip Hop star Ycee, who’s also been confirmed to perform at the show. More Nigerian Hip Hop artistry will be showcased by prolific rapper Skales, while Runtown will be showing off his R&B/reggae moves. Rising Afro-Pop/Highlife newcomer Koker and award-winning “Love don’t Care” songbird Simi complete the line-up.
There will be added excitement at this year’s gig, as MTV Base (DStv channel 322 & GOtv channel 72) will be revealing nominees in 7 different MAMA categories, including Best Female, Video of the Year and Artist of the Year.
Rounding out the evening with some hot deck action will be DJs Xclusive, Humility, Kaywise, Hazan and Ttb.
Tickets for Road to MAMA – Lagos will be available at the Hard Rock Café, Lagos. Doors open at 21:00 WAT. Over 18s only.
Highlights of Road to MAMA – Lagos will air on MTV Base (DStv channel 322 & GOtv channel 72) in October 2016.
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