Johannesburg, 10 June. This past Tuesday morning, the prestigious #SAMA28 announced their list of nominees for this year’s upcoming award ceremony. To create anticipation and mark their return to the “outside” the longest standing South African Music Award ritual, hosted an event at the beautiful Garden Venue Boutique Hotel, north of Johannesburg.
The breakfast spectacle was attended by numerous South African celebrities and influential industry gurus, who all came together to celebrate this year’s nominees.
On behalf of the home of African music, Africori we would like to congratulate all our partners on their nominations for a SAMA under the following categories.
Female Artist of the Year
- ‘Nkulunkulu’ – Kamo Mphela
Best R&B/Soul Album
- Sour Milk – Joda Kgosi
Best Hip Hop Album
- B4NOW – Blxckie
Best Maskandi Album
- Ivila Laselawini – Mzukulu
Best Collaboration
- ‘Zwivhuya’ – Makhadzi ft. Joe Delinger
Best Produced Music Video
- Nkulunkulu – Kamo Mphela
- President Ya Strata – Focalistic
Record of the Year
- ‘Shine Your Light’ – Master KG and David Guetta feat. Akon
Music Video of the Year
- ‘Ghanama’ – Makhadzi feat. Prince Benza
- ‘ Nkulunkulu’ – Kamo Mphela
SAMPRA Artist of the Year
- Makhadzi
- Bello and Gallo
- AfroToniQ
- Nlite
Best Pop Album
- Don’t Let Go – Jacky Carpede
Remix Of The Year
- Da Capo – Mama by Josiah De Disciple and Boohle
Best Gqom Album
- Khula – Bello and Gallo
