The 2016 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on the October 22.

The continental awards  celebrates the achievement of African artistes 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 artistes along with the show’s signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations.

There are 17 award categories for this year’s MAMAs including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song and Best Collaboration by Absolut.

The nominations for the awards will be revealed in September 2016. We have no doubt that Nigerians will as always lead the pack.