| MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 October 2016 |
| Location | Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Hosted by | Bonang Matheba Yemi Alade Nomzamo Mbatha |
| Most awards | Wizkid (3) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | MTV, MTV Base, BET, e.tv |
The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 22, 2016, at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1] It recognised and rewarded musicians and achievers who made an impact on African music and youth culture during the eligibility period.[2] 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. [3]