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Bonang Matheba: Left (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage), Somizi Mhlongo: Centre (Photo by Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images) and Black Coffee: Right (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Birley Clubs)

These South African Celebrities Are Helping to Lead COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Bonang Matheba, Somizi Mhlongo, Mohale Motaung, Black Coffee and more roll up their sleeves to help South Africans in need during the national lockdown.

South Africa is currently on day-19 of its national lockdown. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the initial 21-day lockdown would be extended by another 14 days in an attempt to further flatten the curve. With 2223 confirmed coronavirus cases and 27 reported deaths, in addition to an extended lockdown, many South Africans are vulnerable. However, South African celebrities are rolling up their sleeves and leading a number of relief efforts.

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Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards

Check out the complete list of 2020 winners.

The Soundcity MVP Awards, the annual award show that recognizes the best and biggest in African music, took place over the weekend at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Some of the biggest names in African entertainment took home awards.

The show was hosted by South African star Bonang Matheba and featured performances from Diamond Platnumz, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Stonebwoyand more.

The big winner of the night was none other than Burna Boy, who took home the award for African Artiste of the Year for the second time, the first time being in 2018 in which his mother,Bose Ogulu gave us that memorable acceptance speech warning us "to expect more madness." He also won Song of the Year for "Killin Dem," as well as Best Male MVP.

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Watch Bonang Matheba's Interview With The Breakfast Club

Bonang Matheba talks about her career, misconceptions about Africa and making major moves in America.

Bonang Matheba Wrote a Book and It Sucks—and It's Not Anti-Feminist to Say So

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The Full List of MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Winners

Here's who won what at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (#MTVMAMA2016) in Johannesburg.