The prestigious South African Music Awards (SAMA28) finally took place over two days on Saturday 27 August and Sunday 28 August at the Sun City Superbowl in North West.
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The awards were hosted by TV host and actor Lawrence Maleka, Nandi Madida, Mpho Popps, and Robot Boii. Movers and shakers of Mzansi’s showbiz headed to Sun City to attend the awards and served us with some of the most unforgettable pieces.
The second night started with the red carpet and our faves had camera flashing. Among the performers were Makhadzi, Lloyiso, A Reece, and Nomdundo Moh. They blew the crowd away.
The #SAMA28 saw deep house maestro Chymamusique emerge victorious. Among his accolades were Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Musique. Having won Best Dance Album at the night one, he now has three awards to his name.
Zakes Bantwini and Kasango went into the night with multiple nominations and left with two trophies for SAMRO Highest Radio Airplay Composers Award for Osama and Best Collaboration for the same hit.
In addition, Makhadzi’s Ghanama featuring Prince Benza won the TECNO Music Video of the Year award, while Musa Keys’ Vula Mlomo won the TECNO Record of the Year award.
Full list of winners Night 2 (Sunday 28 August 2022)
- Samro Highest Radio Airplay Composers Award Osama by Zakes Bantwini
- White Star Newcomer of the Year African Bird by Khanyisile Mthetwa
- Capasso Most Streamed Song Of The Year Abalele by Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa feat. Ami Faku
- Best Collaboration Osama by Zakes Bantwini
- Best Duo/Group of the Year Ama Roto Vol.2 by Reece Madlisa and Zuma
- Best Hip Hop Album B4Now by Blxckie
- International Achiever Award Black Coffee
- Lifetime Achiever Award Joe Nina, Jimmy Dludlu and McCoy Mrubata
- Best Amapiano Album Notumato by Young Stunna
- TECNO Music Video of the Year Ghanama by Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza
- TikTok Most Viral Song uMlando by 9umba, Mdoovar and Toss
- SAMPRA Artist of the Year Haksul Muziq
- Male Artist of the Year Musique by Chymamusique
- Female Artist of the Year Platinumb Heart Open by Msaki
- Album of the Year Musique by Chymamusique
- TECNO Record of the Year Vula Mlomo by Musa Keys featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi
Here is the full list of winners from Night 1 (Saturday 27 August 2022)
- Best Classical/Instrumental Album African Bird by Khanyisile Mthetwa
- Best Adult Contemporary Album Platinumb Heart Open by Msaki
- Best African Adult Contemporary Album Cwaka by Mandisi Dyantyis
- Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album Volume by Die Heuwels Fantasties
- Best Traditional Album Tshihwilili Tshanga by Dr Mercy Masekona Madzivhandila
- Best Reggae Album Trailblazer by Reign Africa
- Best Jazz Album History in a Frame by Jimmy Dludlu
- Best Contemporary Faith Music Album Sacrificial Worship (Live) by Pulane Maphari
- Best Traditional Faith Music Album Vela Nkosi by Jumbo
- Best African Indigenous Faith Music Album Siilapha Nkosi by NUZ Voices of Joy
- Best Maskandi Album Idayimani by Thokozani Langa
- Best Alternative Album Glow by Alice Phoebe Lou
- Best Rock Album Partypocalpypse by Springbok Nude Girls
- Best R&B/Soul Album It’s All You by Brian Temba
- Best Pop Album Trouble in Paradise by Shekhinah
- Beste Pop Album Niks Vergelyk by Posduif
- Best Produced Album of the year Thetha Mama By The One Who Sings -Sean, Keanan Leroy & Arthur
- Best Afropop Album Amagama by Nomfundo Moh
- Best Produced Music Video When House was House by Mobi Dixon feat. Mariechan and Jnr SA
- Best Engineered Album of The Year It Takes Three by Charl du Plessis Trio
- Best Selling Artist Notumato by Young Stunna
- Rest Of Africa Award If Orange Was a Place by Tems
- Chairman’s Award Yvonne Chaka Chaka
- Remix Of the Year Uhuru by Sun-El Musician and Azana
- Best Kwaito Album Ama Roto Vol.2 by Amaroto
- Best Gqom Album Umshunqo Reloaded by Dladla Mshunqisi
- Best Dance Album Musique by Chymamusique
Congratulations to the winners.
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