cassper nyovest, ycee & alikiba set to “fill up the dome”
cassper nyovest, ycee & alikiba set to “fill up the dome”
Cassper Nyovest, YCee & Alikiba set to “Fill Up The Dome” at MTV Africa music awards johannesburg 2016. Make a date at the ticketpro dome.
Johannesburg/Lagos,
12 September 2016: As anticipation builds for the MTV Africa Music
Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), MTV Base (DStv channel 322) has
revealed that South African Hip-Hop “game changer” Cassper Nyovest,
Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Alikiba and fast-rising Nigerian Hip-Hop
artist Ycee will perform at the glittering, sixth edition of the
pan-African awards show.
The MTV Africa
Music Awards Johannesburg 2016, brought to you by Joburg Tourism in
partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in association with MTN
and DStv, will take place at The Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, South
Africa, on Saturday 22 October 2016.
Commented
Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom
International Media Networks (VIMN Africa), “It is a huge thrill to
welcome these major stars from East, West and South Africa to the MAMA
stage, as they showcase their amazing talent to millions of music fans
across the continent and internationally.”
Echoing
his 2015 triumph, forrmer MAMA winner Nyovest (Best Hip Hop, MAMA 2015)
will take to the stage at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, alongside
MAMA newcomers YCEE and Alikiba. They join previously announced
performers Yemi Alade, Nasty C and Babes Wodumo as the MAMA is staged
for the first time ever in Johannesburg.
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 fans expected to fill out the
Ticketpro Dome for the joyous celebration. Tickets for the awards are
on sale now priced ZAR 250 (standing only) 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 will
also be recognised in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone
categories. Additional categories include the Africa Re-Imagined Award
and Personality of the Year. The nominations for the awards will be
revealed in two parts: on 21 September in Johannesburg, and in Lagos on 2
October.
Celebrating the pan-African
scope of the MAMA, the awards will encompass two stunning Road to MAMA
events featuring MAMA nominees and superstar DJs, to be held in Durban
and Lagos. Another much-anticipated element of MAMA 2016 will be a
music industry workshop for aspiring musicians held on the day prior to
the awards (21 October).
First staged in
2008, the MTV Africa Music Awards has recognised the talent of
musicians, achievers and personalities from across Africa, rewarding
iconic artists and gamechangers such as 2Face Idibia, Big Nuz, Davido,
D’Banj, Flavour, Gangs of Ballet, HHP, Fally Ipupa, Liquideep,
Mafikizolo, Lira, Nameless, Lupita Nyong’o, Clarence Peters, Diamond
Platnumz, Anselmo Ralph, Sarkodie, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Cabo Snoop,
Toofan, Trevor Noah, Zebra & Giraffe, Uhuru, Wahu, Yemi Alade, and
many more.
The MTV Africa Music Awards
2016 will broadcast live on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv
Channel 130) on Saturday 22 October at 21:00 CAT. The show will also be
transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms from
October onwards, while MTV channels around the world will broadcast a
one-hour MAMA-themed MTV World Stage.
For
more information on the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards, please 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.
1. Best Male
2. Best Female
3. Best Group
4. Best Breakthrough Act
5. Best Live Act
6. Best Francophone
7. Best Lusophone
8. Best Pop/Alternative
9. Best Hip Hop in association with MTN
10. Best International Act
11. Legend Award
12. Best Collaboration in partnership with Absolut
13. Video of the Year
14. Song of the Year in partnership with Google
15. Artist of the Year
16. Personality of the Year
17. MTV Base Africa Re-Imagined Award
18. Listener's Choice
2. Best Female
3. Best Group
4. Best Breakthrough Act
5. Best Live Act
6. Best Francophone
7. Best Lusophone
8. Best Pop/Alternative
9. Best Hip Hop in association with MTN
10. Best International Act
11. Legend Award
12. Best Collaboration in partnership with Absolut
13. Video of the Year
14. Song of the Year in partnership with Google
15. Artist of the Year
16. Personality of the Year
17. MTV Base Africa Re-Imagined Award
18. Listener's Choice
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