The
MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in 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 and 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 Saturday, 22 October. Featuring performances from stand-out African stars like Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade,
MAMA 2016 will also
stream online.
Previous hosts of the
MAMA have included Wyclef Jean, Eve, Marlon Wayans, Anthony Anderson and Trevor Nelson.
The
MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 will broadcast live on MTV Base, channel 322 and MTV, channel 130 on DStv at 21:00 on Saturday, 22 October. 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.
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