Patoranking, Diamond & Yemi Alade headline MAMA 2016 performers

Nigerian dancehall talent Patoranking has been listed alongside Diamond, Emtee and Kwesta to join a star studded line-up which includes Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade earlier named to thrill the watching crowd at the MTV Africa Music Awards set to be staged in Johannesburg on the 22nd of next month.
The music awards which will celebrate African talent across 18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Listener’s Choice and Best Group is sponsored by Jo’burg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in association with MTN and DStv.

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.
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.

By Ahmed Boulor…

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.
The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognizes 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.

From Ripples Nigeria