All the MAMA 2016 Winners from the weekend

All the MAMA 2016 Winners from the weekend

MAMA 2016 took place this weekend at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, the first time the awards have been hosted in the city.

The MAMA trophee at the MAMA press conference in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 21st, 2016

Originally Trevor Noah was supposed to host the show but pulled out at the last minute, citing illness for no longer being able to attend. Not the most original excuse to be honest but he must have a pretty hectic schedule these days so we’ll forgive him this one.

In his place was Bonang Matheba who co-hosted the event with Nomzamo Mbatha and Nigerian singer Yemi Alade.

Performers on the night at MAMA 2016 included Future, the American rapper as well as Yemi Alade, Babes Wodumo, Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, Wizkid and Maphorisa.

Here is a list of all the MAMA 2016 winners

Artist of the Year: Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best Male: Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Group: Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best Breakthrough Act: Tekno (Nigeria)

Best Live Act:  Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)

Best Hip Hop in association with MTN: Emtee (South Africa) 

Song of the Year in partnership with Google: “My Woman, My Everything” Patoranking feat. Wande Coal (Nigeria)

Listener’s Choice: Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)

Video of the Year:  “Niquer Ma Vie” – Youssoupha (Congo) – Director: Antony Abdelli & Jose Eon

Best Pop & Alternative: Shekinah & Kyle Deutsch (South Africa)

Best Francophone: Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast)

Best Lusophone: C4 Pedro (Angola)

Personality of the Year in association with DSTV:  Caster Semenya (South Africa)

Legend Award: Hugh Masekela 

Best Collaboration in partnership with ABSOLUT: DJ Maphorisa feat. Wizkid & DJ Buckz – “Soweto Baby” (South Africa/Nigeria)  

Africa Reimagined: Vivian Onano and Mary Taedzerwa

Best International: Drake (USA)