MTV Africa Music Awards 2016


The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 22, 2016, at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. It recognised and rewarded musicians and achievers who made an impact on African music and youth culture during the eligibility period. The awards ceremony aired live on MTV Base, MTV and BET. It was transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms, including BET International. The show was hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha, Yemi Alade and Bonang Matheba. It featured performances from Future, Yemi Alade, Nasty C, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest and Patoranking, among others.
The ceremony was sponsored by Joburg Tourism, in partnership and association with Absolut, Google, MTN and DStv. It celebrated African talent across 18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song and Best Collaboration. The contribution of artists from Portuguese and French-speaking countries were also recognised in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories. Additional categories included the Africa Re-Imagined Award and Personality of the Year. The nominees were revealed on 21 September in Johannesburg and on 2 October in Lagos.

Winners and nominees

Artist of the Year

Wizkid
Patoranking - "My Woman, My Everything"
Wizkid
Yemi Alade
Sauti Sol
Tekno
'''Wizkid - "Soweto Baby"
Cassper Nyovest
'''Youssoupha - "Niquer ma vie"
Emtee
Kylie Deutsch
Serge Beynaud
C4 Pedro
Jah Prayzah
Caster Semenya
Drake
Hugh Masekela