The MTN South African Music Awards is turning sweet sixteen this year, and befitting this momentous occasion was the electrifying Nominees Launch celebrations that took place at Taboo in Sandton on the 4th of March.  The evening transcended the South African music experience to another level unlike anything experienced within this glitz and glamour occasion before, setting a high standard for  the Main Awards Ceremony taking place in Sun City on the 16th and 17th of April.  

Some of Mzansi’s best superstars took celebrations onto another platform with captivating live performances, with Lira, DJ Cleo, Foto Na Dans, Brickz, Rhythmic Elements, Da L.E.S., Oskido and DJ Kent amongst the artists who entranced guests with their rhythms and award winning music and kept the party going to the early hours.  But as much as it was a good excuse to get down, the real reason everyone was there was to find out who had made it onto the nominees list for the 16th Annual MTN SA Music Awards.  And here they are: