#MTVMama2016: The Full Winners List of MTV Africa Music Awards

Wizkid wins MTV MAMA2016 Artist of the year

In September 2016, fifty MAMA nominees including artists and achievers from 18 countries were revealed in 9 key music and lifestyle award categories by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, South Africa.

A day to the MAMAs it was announced comedian, Trevor Noah had to drop his hosting duties due to respiratory and ear infection (a real shame as we were looking forward to his jokes).

Queen B of Africa, Bonang Matheba stepped up to the plate in less than 24 hours with co-hosting duties by our very own Mama Africa, Yemi Alade.

Between the ladies, from the red carpet, they must have had at least 8 – 10 costume changes showing off different outfits by African designers.

Starboy Wizkid, walked away with 3 coveted awards – Best Male, Best Collaboration for his featured track with South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa & DJ Buckz and Artist of the Year.

Patoranking picked up another coveted award, the Song of Year for his song with Black Diamond Wande Coal (My Woman, My Everything) and Yemi Alade breaking through as Best Female withTekno picking up the Best Breakthrough award.

International artist, Future came through performing some of his hit songs, and mid performance he called out South African rapper Nasty C on stage too.
 

Yemi Alade wins MTV MAMA 2016 Best Female

Much to the delight of those who could not attend, MTVMama2016 was streamed live on Facebook.

See the full list below:

MTVMAMA 2016 Winners List