Big win for SA hip hop – AKA, K.O lead SAMA nominations
Though not much anticipation for the South African Music Awards (SAMAS) the nominations for this year’s edition has been announced.
With the late rapper AKA and K.O leading the pack.
AKA leads with seven nominations, while K.O isn’t far behind with six.
The announcement was made on October 3 in Soweto.
Scheduled for the 17th and 18th of November, the awards will return to KwaZulu-Natal after an eight-year hiatus, thanks to a partnership between the SAMAs and the province’s Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs.
Refilwe Ramogase of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) revealed their concerted efforts to rectify the issues that marred the previous Samas show.
It’s worth noting that last year’s awards show faced criticism from industry heavyweights due to poor attendance and alleged subpar planning and execution.
Subsequently, RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi suspended the SAMA project management team and initiated an internal disciplinary process for perceived breaches of SAMA rules.
Female Artist of the Year:
• Kelly Khumalo
• Ntokozo Mbambo
• Sincerely Anne
• Hle
• Thandi Ntuli
Male Artist of the Year:
• Kabza De Small
• AKA
• Sjava
• K.O
• Lloyiso
Duo/Group of the Year:
• DJ Maphorisa and Visca
• Venom and Shishiliza
• Mafikizolo
• DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small
• Msaki and Tubatsi
Newcomer of the Year:
• Myztro
• Blakka Yut
• Sincerely Anne
• Lloyiso
•Venom and Shishiliza
Album of the Year:
• Mass Country – AKA
• SR3 – K.O
• Isibuko – Sjava
• KOA || Part 1 – Kabza De Small
• Lavish Worship – Ntokozo Mbambo
Remix of the Year:
• Ndinovalo – Morda
• Sete – K.O featuring Young Stunna, Oxlade & Diamond Platnumz
• Hayii Citizen Deep Remix – Citizen Deep X Mzux Maen ft Yasmin Levy
• Au dede – Karyendasoul
• Tobesta Remake – Myztro featuring Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq, and Ftears
Best Hip Hop Album:
• Religion – MashBeatz
• Mass Country – AKA
• SR3 – K.O
• Life is Gangsta – Thato Saul
• Diaspora – Maglera Doe Boy
Best Afro-pop Album:
• Isibuko – Sjava
• From A God to A King – Kelly Khumalo
• Idwala – Mafikizolo
• Love is Pain – Venom
• Ekhayakomama – Philadlozi Mfekayi
