Showbizuganda

Tag: MTV Mamas

  • Hip Hop Superstar Future to perform Mesmerising Live Set at the MAMAs

    Hip Hop Superstar Future to perform Mesmerising Live Set at the MAMAs

    HIP HOP SUPERSTAR FUTURE TO PERFORM MESMERISING LIVE SET AT THE

    MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS JOHANNESBURG 2016

    “THE FUTURE OF RAP” TO MAKE HIS AFRICAN DEBUT AT THETICKETPRO DOME ON 22 OCTOBER

    Award-winning Hip Hop superstar, visionary mixtape supremo, MAMA 2016 nominee (Best International Act) and mesmerising live performer Future is set to perform at MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa on 22 October.

    futur-press-shot

    Following his performance at the MAMA award show, as a bonus for fans Future will stage an extra live performance, reprising fan favourites from throughout his recording career from “Turn on the Lights”, to “Same Damn Time” and “Stick Talk”.

    Born Navyvadius Cash, in Atlanta, Georgia, Future is known for his signature melodic flow and authentic “street” sound.  The rapper first gained fame thanks to a series of classic mixtapes that gave light to his first single “Tony Montana”, before notching up three number one album debuts on the Billboard 200 chart in just 7 months thanks to DS2 (2015), “What a Time to be Alive” (his 2015 collaboration with Drake), and EVOL (2016).

  • DIAMOND, PATORANKING, EMTEE, & KWESTA, TO PERFORM AT THE MAMAs 2016

    DIAMOND, PATORANKING, EMTEE, & KWESTA, TO PERFORM AT THE MAMAs 2016

    VIMN Africa and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) have revealed that Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking are to join the glittering ranks of performers at the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016.

    gold_-2

     

    Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking join previously announced performers Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade on the giant purpose-built MAMA stage at the Ticketpro Dome, 22 October 2016.

    Last year’s Best New Act winner Patoranking is again in contention for the 2016 awards – nominated this year for Best Male, where he goes head-to-head against last year’s winner, Tanzanian Bongo Flava star, Diamond. Patoranking also scored a second nomination in the 2016 awards for Best Collaboration for “No Kissing” feat. Sarkodie. After a standout year, Emtee received his first MAMA nod this year in the hotly contested Best Hip Hop category, while “Ngud” star Kwesta still has to learn if he’s scored a nod in MAMA 2016.

     

    image001

    Highlighting the “gold standard” in contemporary music, creativity and achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 promises to be the biggest and best ever, with more than 15,000 music lovers expected to party up a storm at the Ticketpro Dome for this spectacular showcase. Tickets for the awards are on sale now priced ZAR 250 (standing only), and ZAR 300 (bleachers) via www.ticketpros.co.za, and at Ticketpro retail outlets or dealers. Over 18s only.

    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.

  • Nasty C, Yemi Alade & Babes Wodumo to Light Up The Stage At The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016

    Nasty C, Yemi Alade & Babes Wodumo to Light Up The Stage At The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016

    African stars Yemi Alade, Nasty C and Babes Wodumo are to dazzle fans with electrifying performances at Joburg’s first ever edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA).

    The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016, brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut and Google and in association with MTN and DStv, will take place at The Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 22 October 2016.

    Screen-Shot-2016-08-25-at-10.43.46-AM

    Highlighting the “gold standard” in contemporary music, creativity and achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 promises to be the biggest and best ever, with more than 15,000 fans expected to fill out the Ticketpro Dome for the unique celebration.  Tickets for the awards go on sale tonight 7 September priced ZAR 250 (standing only) via www.ticketpro.co.za

    The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognises and rewards musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year. The ceremony will feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with the show’s signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations

    160823MTV-gif.gif

    MAMA 2016 will celebrate African talent across 18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song and Best Collaboration in partnership with Absolut. The contribution of artists from Portuguese and French-speaking Africa will also 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.

    Celebrating the pan-African scope of the MAMA, the awards will encompass two stunning Road to MAMA events featuring MAMA nominees and superstar DJs, to be held in Durban and Lagos.  Another much-anticipated element of MAMA 2016 will be a music industry workshop for aspiring musicians held on the day prior to the awards (21 October).

    Capture-1

    First staged in 2008, the MTV Africa Music Awards has recognised the talent of musicians, achievers and personalities from across Africa, rewarding iconic artists and game changers such as 2Face Idibia, Big Nuz, Cassper Nyovest, Davido, D’Banj, Flavour, Gangs of Ballet, HHP, Fally Ipupa, Liquideep, Mafikizolo, Lira, Nameless, Lupita Nyong’o, Clarence Peters, Diamond Platnumz, Anselmo Ralph, Sarkodie, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Cabo Snoop, Toofan, Trevor Noah, Zebra & Giraffe, Uhuru, Wahu, Yemi Alade, and many more.

    The MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 will broadcast live on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Saturday 22 October at 21:00 CAT. 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.

    MAMA 2016 Award Categories

    1. Best Male
    1. Best Female
    1. Best Group
    1. Best Breakthrough Act
    1. Best Live Act
    1. Best Francophone
    1. Best Lusophone
    1. Best Pop/Alternative
    1. Best Hip Hop in association with MTN
    1. Best International Act
    1. Legend Award
    1. Best Collaboration in partnership with Absolut
    1. Video of the Year
    1. Song of the Year in partnership with Google
    1. Artist of the Year
    1. Personality of the Year
    1. MTV Base Africa Re-Imagined Award
    1. Listener’s Choice