In recognising excellence, the coveted MMA15 statuettes were presented to musicians who have excelled in the 2015 music season.

Hosted by Bonang Matheba and DJ Mo Flava, the live telecast on SABC 1 featured awards in 22 categories, presented by an array of top talent. This year winners in each category bagged a staggering R100 000.

The awards, voted by the public were distributed as follows:

Best African Pop Album: Nathi with Buyelekhya
Best Compilation Album: 999 Music with Summer Ya Di Summer
Best Dance Album: Prince Kaybee with Better Days
Best Male Album: Casper with Refiloe
One Africa : Burna Boy with Soke
Best Female Album: Fifi Cooper with 20FIFI
Best Duo or Group Album: DBN Nyts with Believe
Best Hit Single: AKA ft Burnaboy, Khuli Chana with Baddest
Best Music Video: Emtee with Roll Up
Best Hip Hop Album: Emtee with Avery
Best Urban Jazz Album: Nomfundo Xaluva with From Now On
Best Kwaito Album: DJ Bongz with Game Changer
Best New Artist: Fifi Cooper with 20FIFI
Best R&B Single: Cici with Runaway
Best Remix: Emtee with Roll Up Re-Up
Best Urban Gospel Album: Worship House with True Worship
Song of the Year 2015: Nathi with Nomvula
Best Collaboration: AKA ft Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga with Baddest
Listeners Choice: Emtee with Avery
Lifetime Achievement Award: Arthur Mafokate
Best Produced Album: Fifi Cooper -20FIFI
Best Styled Album: Cici with Runaway