The 28th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) took place over two evenings on Saturday 27 August and Sunday 28 August at the Sun City Superbowl in North West. Mzansi’s biggest night in music was hosted by Lawrence Maleka, Nandi Madida, Mpho Popps and multi-talented star, Robot Boii.
The evening was filled with spectacular performances from the likes of Makhadzi, Msaki, Lloyiso, A-Reece, Nomfundo Moh and many others. The award ceremony kicked off proceedings by awarding the SAMRO Highest Airplay Award, to Zakes Bantwini and Kasango for their chart-topping hit, Osama. Emerging Hip Hop superstar Blxckie triumphed in Best Hip Hop Album for his project B4Now.
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Award winning singer-composer and Basha Uhuru headliner Msaki, was one of the biggest winners on the first evening, alongside artists Shekhinah and Nomfundo Moh. Amapiano vocalist Young Stunna scooped an award for the Best selling artist, while Uhuru by Sun-El Musician and Azana received the Remix Of the Year award.
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Best produced music video went to Mobi Dixon feat. Mariechan and Jnr SA for their song When House was House. Best Kwaito album went to AMA Roto Vol.2 by Amaroto, while the Best Gqom album award was handed to Umshunqo Reloaded by Dladla Mshunqisi.
Living legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka was honoured with the inaugural Chairman’s Award for her unique long-standing contribution and growth, success in the music industry.
Complete list of SAMA 28′ winners:
- SAMPRA Artist of the Year: Haksul Muziq
- Tecno Record of the Year: Musa Keys featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi – Vula Mlomo
- Tecno Music Video of the Year: Makhadi featuring Prince Benza – Ghanama
- Album of the Year: Chymamusique – Musique
- Female Artist of the Year: Msaki – Platinumb Heart Beating
- Male Artist of the Year: Chymamusique – Musique
- Newcomer of the Year: Khanyisile Mthethwa – African Bird
- TikTok Viral Song of the Year: 9Umba, Toss and Mdoovar – Umlando
- Best Duo/Group of the Year: Ama Roto (Reece Madlisa and Zuma)
- Best Amapiano Album: Young Stunna – Notumato
- Best Rock Album: Springbok Nude Girls – Partypocalypse
- Best Pop Album: Shekhinah – Trouble In Paradise
- Beste Pop Album: Posduif – Niks Vergelyk
- Best Adult Contemporary Album: Msaki – Platinumb Heart Open
- Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album: Die Heuwels Fantasties – Volume
- Best African Adult Contemporary Album: Mandisi Dyantyis: Cwaka
- Best Alternative Album: Alice Phoebe Lou – Glow
- Best R&B/Soul Album: Brain Temba – It’s All You
- Best Hip-Hop Album: Blxckie – B4Now
- Best Kwaito Album: Amaroto – Amaroto Vol.2
- Best Dance Album: Cymamusique – Musique
- Best Traditional Faith Album: Jumbo – Vela Nkosi
- Best Contemporary Faith Album: Pulane Maphari – Sacrificial Worship (Live)
- Best African Indigenous Faith Album: NUZ Voices of Joy – Simlapha Nkosi
- Rest of Africa: Tems – If Orange Was A Place
- Best Traditional Album: Dr Mercy Masakona Madzivhandila – Tshihwilili Tshanga
- Best Maskandi Album: Thokozani Langa: Idayimani
- Best Jazz Album: Jimmy Dludlu – History in a Frame
- Best Classical/Instrumental Album: Khanyisila Mthetwa – African Bird
- Best Afropop Album: Nomfundo Moh – Amagama
- Best Collaboration: Zakes Bantwini featuring Kasango – Osama
- Best Produced Music Video: Mabi Ntuli and Shona: Mobi Dixon featuring Mariechan and Jnr SA: When House Was House
- Best Produced Album of the Year: Sean, Keanan Leroy & Arthur: The One Who Sings: Thetha Mama
- Best Engineered Album of the Year: Peter Auret – Charl Du Plessis Trio: It Takes Three
- Remix of the Year: Sun-El Musician, Azanza and Da Capo – Uhuru
- Best Reggae Album: Reign Afrika – Trailblazer
- Best Gqom Album: Dladla Mushunqisi – Umshunqo Reloaded
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Dludlu, Joe Nina and McCoy Mrubata
- International Achievement Award: Black Coffee
- Best Selling Artist: Young Stunna
- Most Streamed Song of the Year: Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Ami Faku: Abalele
- SAMRO Composer Highest Airplay Award: Zakes Bantwini featuring Kasango – Osama
- Chairman’s Award: Yvonne Chaka Chaka
