Show" Trevor Noah is heading home to host the sixth edition of the MTV
Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), Africa's most
prestigious music awards ceremony.
The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by
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association with MTN and DStv.
Commented Trevor Noah, "I'm a huge fan of African music and
achievement, and it's going to be a massive pleasure celebrating them
both at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 in my own home town of
Johannesburg."
Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director,
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN Africa), "Trevor Noah is an
outstanding entertainer, and testament to the amazing talent that
Africa has to offer the world. To have him host the MAMA, our annual
celebration of Africa music, creativity and achievement, is a powerful
and inspiring message. We are delighted that our first ever show in
Johannesburg will be presented by one of the city's most loved and
admired personalities."
Noah will preside over the live 2-hour telecast at the Ticketpro Dome,
Johannesburg on 22 October 2016. Featuring performances from
stand-out African stars like Alikiba, Babes Woduma, Cassper Nyovest,
Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade, MAMA 2016 will also stream online on
www.mtvbase.com. Further performers are to be announced shortly.
Previous hosts of the MAMA have included Wyclef Jean, Eve, Marlon
Wayans, Anthony Anderson and Trevor Nelson.
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.
The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 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 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.