MMP Family own the YAMAs

The 2nd edition of the Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAs) arrived on the set date of 12 December in a night filled with an air of aura coupled with the thrill and anticipation of awarding this year’s winners.

The wait was as torturous for the nominees as it was for the member of the public who attended in large numbers, gracefully clothed in their most alluring outfits to be part of history.

For the youth radio station, this was a celebration for local stars. First to taste the smell of stardom was the MMP Family, began their musical journey in 2010. Fast-forward to 2015, MMP Family comfortably placed themselves as the champions of the local music industry after walking away with three awards at this year’s YAMAs.

MMP Family scooped awards in the prestigious categories of Carling Blue Label People’s Choice Artist of the Year‬; the Mascom Song of the Year‬ for the track Lebala ka Nna and are this year’s Best Kwaito artists. When receiving their awards, the keyed up family revealed how they had not expected such blessings.

“We came prepared with speeches for the awards last year, but we left with none, however this year we had no expectations but our good God is at work.”  Under their belt, the trio made up of Modiri ‘M.O.D.’ Nage, Tebogo ‘Nzico’ Baipedi and Mothusi ‘Ples’ Jackalas, was also awarded P10 000 prize money courtesy of First National Bank.

The Best Female and Newcomer award was won by Licky who also attributed her success to the Almighty. Upon receiving the award and P10 000 from FNB, the songstress was more than delighted to give thanks to God and her family who drew to the stage to every award she was bestowed with. “First Single, first Nomination and first award; this is what happens when you pray,” she said.

Chrome refused to be left behind, also walking away with an award for Orange Best Collabo for his song ‘No track ya summer’. The same song also pronounced him Best Male for the year 2015.

More YAMAs 2.0 Winners:
Producer Of The Year‬ - Bang Gae
‎Best Hiphop DJ‬ - DJ Root
Best House DJ‬ - Tman
‎Best Hiphop_Motswako‬ - B Blok - Top Shambole
Mascom Social Media Award‬ - DJ Izzy
‎Best Dance‬ - Gaone - Kopisa
BOCRA Yarona FM_Icon Award‬ - Percy Raditladi
YAMA_Hall Of Fame Award‬ - Sidney Baitsile