American rapper Future is set to perform at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs).

Hosted by Trevor Noah, the awards will take place at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on October 22.

Also performing at the awards are Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta, Patoranking Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade.

Riky Rick, Caster Semenya, Mafikizolo, AKA, Cassper Nyovest and Pearl Thusi have all received nominations.

Following his performance at the MAMAs, Future will stage an extra live performance for fans.