Trevor Noah to host the Mamas. Picture: Twitter
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah took to Twitter to announce that he will no longer be able to host the MTV Africa Mama Awards on Saturday evening.
He says he has come down with a severe respiratory and ear infection that has affected his vocal chords. Doctors told him to rest.
He apologised to all his fans.
It has since been announced that Bonang Matheba will replace him as the host.
The Mamas will celebrate talent across 18 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female and Best Collaboration. Additional categories include the Africa Re-Imagined Award and Personality of the Year.
The live event, set to take place at the Ticketpro dome in October, will feature live performances from Yemi Alade, Nasty C, Babes Wodumo, Ycee, Alikiba and Cassper Nyovest.
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The ceremony is set to be broadcast live on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322).