Here is everything you missed from Africa's biggest music night

After weeks of excitement and anticipation, Africa’s music fans have spoken at the sixth edition of Africa’s premiere annual music showcase, the .

Unfolding at the in , , South Africa on 22 October 2016, the exhilarating celebration of African music and achievement made its Joburg debut with an electrifying display of live performances and incredible state-of-the-art staging and lighting.

Nigerian pop sensation scooped three awards with wins in the prestigious and categories, and scoring one extra trophy for his featured performance on .  South African stars and won for andrespectively, with and scoring gold in

Other deserving winners at the show included Nigerian artist who walked away with the trophy. Kenyan Afro-pop band, lifted the award, while won the category sponsored by for his chart-topping hit, .

The excitement in the crowd was palpable as world-renowned South African jazz legend and Grammy award winner, , took to the stage to accept the , for his indelible contribution to the music industry.  The award, a category honouring individuals reshaping the narrative around Africa, was awarded to youth activists, and , for their pro-social activism on the continent.

Hosted by South African media darling supported by and the live telecast on and featured awards in 18 categories, presented by famous faces from around the continent, including and

Thrilling collaborations from Africa’s foremost artists were the highlight of the show, including and , who performed a high-powered remix of hit song .  Big winner thrilled the crowd with rousing support from the world famous .  The most touching moment of the night was a show-stopping tribute to late “Nkalakatha” of Kwaito, by legendsand

US Hip Hop star and nominee lit up the stage with hits “” and “”, while the trophy for went to .

Commenting after the show, , said: “Tonight brought the continent together, showcasing the amazing creativity and talent that Africa has to offer. This is a night for Africa to be proud of, and we are thrilled that the has once again delivered a powerful platform to celebrate African achievement.”

2016 MTV Africa Music Awards Winners:

Artist of the Year: Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)Best Male: Wizkid (Nigeria)Best Group: Sauti Sol (Kenya)Best Breakthrough Act: Tekno (Nigeria)Best Live Act:  Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)

Best Hip Hop in association with MTN: Emtee (South Africa) Song of the Year in partnership with Google: “My Woman, My Everything” Patoranking feat. Wande Coal (Nigeria)Listener’s Choice: Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)Video of the Year:  “” - Youssoupha (Congo) - Director: Antony Abdelli & Jose EonBest Pop & Alternative: Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch (South Africa)Best Francophone: Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast)Best Lusophone: C4 Pedro (Angola)Personality of the Year in association with DSTV:  Caster Semenya (South Africa)Legend Award: Hugh Masekela

Best Collaboration in partnership with ABSOLUT: DJ Maphorisa feat. Wizkid & DJ Buckz - "Soweto Baby" (South Africa/Nigeria)

Africa Reimagined: Vivian Onano and Mary Taedzerwa

Best International: Drake (USA)

Walking the red carpet at the awards were nominees , , and South African gold medalist .

Other famous faces enjoying the show included media darling , actress controversial radio host, , and hip hop sensation .