For those who have been nominated (see the full list here), the positive feedback and pride can be seen all over the social networks. Musicians flocked to Carnival City today to find out if they’d scored a nod for this year’s highly anticipated SAMAs. A panel consisting of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Elvis Blue, Jabu Hlongwane, Zahara,  J’Something of MiCasa, Lulu Dikana and Khaya Mthethwa hosted the announcements.

South African music's biggest names go head to head over two days in key categories, each hoping for the South African industry's highest honour - a statuette at the South African Music Awards. Nominees will also be taking the stage by storm with a series of epic, never-to-be-repeated performances, as the nation watches its finest talent at work.

What a year and comeback for Mafikizolo. Mafikizolo’s comeback album Reunited has spawned dance hits Khona and Happiness. The afro-soul duo won big at the Metro FM and Channel O awards recently where they received gongs for  Best Duo, Best African Pop Album and Best Produced Album among others. And now they have four SAMA nominations! 

 

 

I know the fans are ultra supportive but let me clear something up ... I cannot be nominated for an album I have not released. #SAMA20

— AKA (@akaworldwide) March 13, 2014

Thank you love RT @AmyOstar: @Kabomo congrats am voting for u the SAMA is yours #SAMA20

— Kabomo (@Kabomo) March 13, 2014

Thanks @OfficialSAMAs for the nominations! Let's see if we can bring it home for Durban! #yesnogrey #SAMA20 http://t.co/nJR1dc7baV

— Jono Rich (@jono_rich) March 13, 2014

Creatures of The Night just got nominated for best pop album for #SAMA20!!! Thank you!! We are blown away!!!! @OfficialSAMAs

— GoodLuck Music (@Goodlucklive) March 13, 2014

Thrilled about the #SAMA20 nomination today. Thank you for all the support friends.

— Elvis Blue (@elvisblue) March 13, 2014

Still can't believe the 5 @OfficialSAMAs nominations! Let's bring it back to Durban! #yesnogrey #SAMA20 http://t.co/FMBi0rXPsO

— Gangs of Ballet (@GangsOfBallet) March 13, 2014

Very grateful for my nominations. Thank you so much for all your wishes. I'm very proud of this ALBUM + thrilled it got recognised #SAMA20

— #GoodLook (@dannykmusic) March 13, 2014

5 SAMA nomination for Mafikizolo,thank you Jesus,our fans friends family and everyone,2013 was surely our year

— THEO KGOSINKWE (@theolyrical) March 13, 2014

I'm FREAKEN excited!!! Thank You Mzansi!! | I just got 2 SAMA nominations!

— #Ekseni by Naked DJ (@iFani_Haymani) March 13, 2014