The 2016 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards, which took place today, October 22, 2016, at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa saw the host country dominate the list by winning six awards, while Nigeria went home with five.
Best Live Act – Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Best Lusophone –C4 Pedro (Angola)
Legend Award –Hugh Masekela (South Africa)
Best Female Award – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Francophone Award – Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast)
Best Group – Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Best Pop & Alternative – Kyle Deutsch& Shekhinah (South Africa)
Best International Act – Drake (United State of America)
Best Male Act – Wizkid (Nigeria)
Listeners Choice – Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
Video of the Year – Youssoupha Niguer Ma Vie (Congo)
Best Collaboration – DJ Maphorisa ft, Wizkid & DJ Bucks (South Africa & Nigeria)
Personality of the Year– Caster Semenya (South Africa)
Best Hip Hop – Emtee (South Africa)
Best New Act – Tekno (Nigeria)
Song of the Year – Patoranking ft, Wande Coal (Nigeria)
Artiste of the Year – Wizkid (Nigeria)