The radio presenter and entrepreneur agreed to host the awards after comedian, Trevor Noah, announced that he would not be hosting the awards ceremony due to ill health. The news was officially announced by Trevor Noah, on his Twitter account, on Friday, 21 October.
Alex Okosi, senior vice president and managing director at Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa says, 'We are thrilled that Bonang Matheba, one of Africa's most inspiring and luminous media personalities, will be hosting the
MTV Africa Music Awards on 22 October. With her extensive presenting experience, personal charm and beauty, Bonang is going to make a fabulous host for
MAMA, and we look forward to an amazing awards show on 22 October, with her at the helm.”
“We are naturally disappointed that Trevor will be unable to join us on Saturday, but his health is of paramount importance and we wish him a speedy recovery," Okosi adds.
The
MTV Africa Music Awards will air live on MTV (DStv channel 130), and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) from the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 22 October at 21:00.
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