MTV Africa Music Awards announces second edition of headlining acts
JOHANNESBURG– Read to find out who will be performing at the MTV Africa Music Awards at TicketPro Dome on 22 October.
As the anticipation builds for the MTV Africa Music Awards (Mama), MTV Base (DStv channel 322) has revealed that South African hip-hop rapper, Refiloe Phoolo (AKA Cassper Nyovest) and Tanzanians Bongo Flava and Ali Kiba, will perform at the sixth edition of the pan-African awards show.
The Mamas, brought by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google, in association with MTN and DStv, will take place at TicketPro Dome on 22 October for a night of musical ambience.
Alex Okosi, senior vice president and managing director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN Africa) said, “It is a huge thrill to welcome these major stars from East Africa and South Africa to the Mama stage, as they showcase their amazing talent to millions of music fans across the continent and internationally.”
Last year’s Mama winner for Best Hip Hop, Phoolo, will take to the stage at Ticketpro Dome and Mama newcomer, Ali Kiba will join previously announced performers, Yemi Alade, Nasty C and Babes Wodumo.
The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement of this year’s Mamas are said to recognise and reward musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year.
The awards will celebrate African talent across 18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Listener’s Choice and Best Group. The contribution of artists from Portuguese and French-speaking Africa will as well be recognised in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories. Additional categories include the Africa Re-Imagined Award and Personality of the Year.
The nominations for the awards will be revealed in two parts, on 21 September in Johannesburg, and in Lagos on 2 October.
The Mamas are set to be the biggest yet, with more than 15 000 fans expected to fill Ticketpro Dome for the joyous celebration. Tickets for the awards are on sale, now priced at R250 (standing only) via www.ticketpros.co.za and at Ticketpro retail outlets or dealers.
Over 18s only.
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