It’s that time of the year again, the 2016 SAMA Nominees were announced this morning and the Awards ceremony will be heldat the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) in Kwa-Zulu Natal on Saturday, June 04. Here’s the full nominee list for the 22nd edition of the SAMAS.
Album of the Year
Francois van Coke Francois van Coke
Emtee Avery
Nathi Buyelekhaya
Tresor VII
Black Coffee Pieces of Me
Emtee Avery
Nathi Buyelekhaya
Tresor VII
Black Coffee Pieces of Me
Duo or Group of the Year
Desmond & the Tutus Enjoy Yourself
Witness the Funk Finding Nomusa
Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR One Night in the Sun
Jazz Orchestra
Junior Taurus & Cotton Candy
Lady Zamar
Big Nuz For the Fans
Witness the Funk Finding Nomusa
Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR One Night in the Sun
Jazz Orchestra
Junior Taurus & Cotton Candy
Lady Zamar
Big Nuz For the Fans
Female Artist of the Year
Judith Sephuma One Word
Zahara Country Girl
Fifi Cooper 20Fifi
Karen Zoid Drown Out the Noise
Zonke Work of Heart
Zahara Country Girl
Fifi Cooper 20Fifi
Karen Zoid Drown Out the Noise
Zonke Work of Heart
Male Artist of the Year
Nathi Buyelekhaya
Black Coffee Pieces of Me
Riky Rick Family Values
Emtee Avery
Francois van Coke Francois van Coke
Black Coffee Pieces of Me
Riky Rick Family Values
Emtee Avery
Francois van Coke Francois van Coke
Newcomer of the Year
Riky Rick Family Values
Emtee Avery
Tresor VII
Fifi Cooper 20Fifi
Nathi Buyelekhaya
Emtee Avery
Tresor VII
Fifi Cooper 20Fifi
Nathi Buyelekhaya
Best Rock Album
Desmond & the Tutus Enjoy Yourself
Francois van Coke Francois van Coke
Shortstraw Youthless
Karen Zoid Drown Out the Noise
Saarkie Reisiger
Francois van Coke Francois van Coke
Shortstraw Youthless
Karen Zoid Drown Out the Noise
Saarkie Reisiger
Best Pop Album
Tresor VII
Lakota Silva Pop: The Mix Tape
Loki Rothman The Way Back
Can Skylark Overdrive
Vincent Bones Shaded Soul
Lakota Silva Pop: The Mix Tape
Loki Rothman The Way Back
Can Skylark Overdrive
Vincent Bones Shaded Soul
Beste Pop Album (Afrikaans)
Karlien van Jaarsveld My Hartjie
Brendan Peyper Stop, Wag, Bly Nog ’n Bietjie
Vaughan Gardiner Sit Vanaand op Herhaal
Pierre Rossouw In my Bloed
Suzanne Vuurbestand
Brendan Peyper Stop, Wag, Bly Nog ’n Bietjie
Vaughan Gardiner Sit Vanaand op Herhaal
Pierre Rossouw In my Bloed
Suzanne Vuurbestand
Best Adult Contemporary Album
Judith Sephuma One Word
Watershed Watch the Rain
Karen Zoid & Various Republiek van Zoid Afrika Vol. 2
Kahn Salt
Josie Field & Laurie Levine Tigerlily
Watershed Watch the Rain
Karen Zoid & Various Republiek van Zoid Afrika Vol. 2
Kahn Salt
Josie Field & Laurie Levine Tigerlily
Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
Elvis Blue Êrens in die Middel van Nêrens
Andriëtte Pêrel vir ’n Kroon
Neil Somers Hierdie Hande
Bok van Blerk Sing Afrikaner Sing
Stiaan Reynierse Sonde
Andriëtte Pêrel vir ’n Kroon
Neil Somers Hierdie Hande
Bok van Blerk Sing Afrikaner Sing
Stiaan Reynierse Sonde
Best African Adult Album
Dizu Plaatjies & Friends Ubuntu – The Common String
Kabomo Sekusile
Thiwe Soul Therapy
L’wei Netshivhale Mudzimu washu
Jessica Mbangeni Busisiwe – Tribute to the African Heroines
Kabomo Sekusile
Thiwe Soul Therapy
L’wei Netshivhale Mudzimu washu
Jessica Mbangeni Busisiwe – Tribute to the African Heroines
Best Alternative Album
Petite Noir La Vie Est Belle/Life is Beautiful
Sannie Fox Serpente Masjien
The Plastics In Threes
Moonchild Sanelly Rabulapha!
Die Heuwels Fantasties Ja. Nee. Lekker (Deluxe)
Sannie Fox Serpente Masjien
The Plastics In Threes
Moonchild Sanelly Rabulapha!
Die Heuwels Fantasties Ja. Nee. Lekker (Deluxe)
Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album
Nathi Buyelekhaya
Zonke Work of Heart
Olwethu Imbewu
Zahara Country Girl
The Muffinz Do What You Love
Zonke Work of Heart
Olwethu Imbewu
Zahara Country Girl
The Muffinz Do What You Love
Best Rap Album
Emtee Avery
Kid X 3 Quarter Pace
Da L.E.S North God
Riky Rick Family Values
Zakwe Impande
Kid X 3 Quarter Pace
Da L.E.S North God
Riky Rick Family Values
Zakwe Impande
Best Kwaito Album
Big Nuz For the Fans
Dbn Nyts Believe
Kabelo Mabalane Immortal Vol. 3
Dj Bongz Game Changer
Mzansi North Coast Vibe
Dbn Nyts Believe
Kabelo Mabalane Immortal Vol. 3
Dj Bongz Game Changer
Mzansi North Coast Vibe
Best Dance Album
Black Coffee Pieces of Me
Mi Casa Home Sweet Home
Mobi Dixon Tribal Soul Special Edition
DJ Merlon Original Copy
Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar Cotton Candy
Mi Casa Home Sweet Home
Mobi Dixon Tribal Soul Special Edition
DJ Merlon Original Copy
Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar Cotton Candy
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
TYGC Family The Journey Begins
Worship House Project 12 Praise Live
Worship House True Worship 2015
Dumi Mkokstad Ukhona Uthixo
Women in Praise Various Artists
Worship House Project 12 Praise Live
Worship House True Worship 2015
Dumi Mkokstad Ukhona Uthixo
Women in Praise Various Artists
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
Ntokozo Mbambo Spirit and Life
Mark Counihan To the Brave Ones
Mahalia Buchanan Redeemed to Worship
24 Skies Endless Anthem
Benjamin Dube Sanctified in His Presence
Mark Counihan To the Brave Ones
Mahalia Buchanan Redeemed to Worship
24 Skies Endless Anthem
Benjamin Dube Sanctified in His Presence
Best Maskandi Album
Imithente Ichakijana
Thokozani Langa Khuzeka Mshana
Shwi no Mtekhala Bazali Bami
Buselaphi Gabi Gabi
Phuzekhemisi Woze Durban
Thokozani Langa Khuzeka Mshana
Shwi no Mtekhala Bazali Bami
Buselaphi Gabi Gabi
Phuzekhemisi Woze Durban
Best Jazz Album
Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR
Jazz Orchestra One Night in the Sun
Nduduzo Makhathini Listening to the Ground
Benjamin Jephta Quintet Homecoming
Amandla Freedom Ensemble Bhekisiwe
Bokani Dyer World Music
Jazz Orchestra One Night in the Sun
Nduduzo Makhathini Listening to the Ground
Benjamin Jephta Quintet Homecoming
Amandla Freedom Ensemble Bhekisiwe
Bokani Dyer World Music
Best Classical and/or Instrumental Album
Wouter Kellerman Love Language
Guy Buttery Guy Buttery
Deep South Heartland
Cape Consort Christoph & Sebastian
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Mintirho ya SJ Khosa
Orchestra
Guy Buttery Guy Buttery
Deep South Heartland
Cape Consort Christoph & Sebastian
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Mintirho ya SJ Khosa
Orchestra
Best Live Audiovisual Recording
Jimmy Dludlu Live at Emperors Palace
Krone Krone 2
Ntokozo Mbambo Spirit and Life
Neyi & Omega Friends in Praise
Benjamin Dube Sanctified in His Presence
Krone Krone 2
Ntokozo Mbambo Spirit and Life
Neyi & Omega Friends in Praise
Benjamin Dube Sanctified in His Presence
Best Collaboration
Dbn Nyts ft. Zinhle Ngidi & Trademark Shumaya
Shekinah x Kyle Deutsch Back to the Beach
AKA ft. Redsan, Burna Boy & Stoneboy All Eyes on Me
Major League DJz ft. Sylza Tsotsi
Cassper Nyovest,
Okmalumkoolkat, Riky
Rick & Carpo
Khuli Chana ft. No Lie
Cassper Nyovest,
Okmalumkoolkat, Riky
Rick & Carpo
Khuli Chana ft. No Lie
Patoranking
Best Music Video of the Year
Jack Parow & Freshly Ground Army of One
Riky Rick ft. Cassper Fuseg
Nyovest & Anatii
Al Bairre & PH Fat Caviar Dreams
iFani Ayadelela
Monark Negatives Deluxe
Riky Rick ft. Cassper Fuseg
Nyovest & Anatii
Al Bairre & PH Fat Caviar Dreams
iFani Ayadelela
Monark Negatives Deluxe
Best Produced Album of the Year
Zahara Country Girl
Mi Casa Home Sweet Home
Sannie Fox Serpente Masjien
Mark Counihan To the Brave Ones
Zonke Work of Heart
Mi Casa Home Sweet Home
Sannie Fox Serpente Masjien
Mark Counihan To the Brave Ones
Zonke Work of Heart
Best Engineered Album of the Year
Black Coffee Pieces of Me
Brendan Peyper Stop, Wag, Bly Nog ’n Bietjie
Zonke Work of Heart
Mi Casa Home Sweet Home
Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR One Night in the Sun
Jazz Orchestra
Brendan Peyper Stop, Wag, Bly Nog ’n Bietjie
Zonke Work of Heart
Mi Casa Home Sweet Home
Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR One Night in the Sun
Jazz Orchestra
Best Remix of the Year
DJ Sliqe Do Like I Do Remix
AKA Baddest Remix
Mobi Dixon My Sugar
Mobi Dixon Never Let Me Go Remix
The Fraternity Bheka Mina Ngedwa Amplified
AKA Baddest Remix
Mobi Dixon My Sugar
Mobi Dixon Never Let Me Go Remix
The Fraternity Bheka Mina Ngedwa Amplified
Category winners to be announced at the awards ceremony:
SPECIAL AWARDS
International and Lifetime Achievement Awards
BEST SELLING MOBILE MUSIC DOWNLOAD
· Best Selling Album
· Best Selling DVD
· Best Selling Mobile Music Download
· Best Selling True-Tone
· Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
· Best Selling Full-Track Download
· Best Selling Album
· Best Selling DVD
· Best Selling Mobile Music Download
· Best Selling True-Tone
· Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
· Best Selling Full-Track Download
SAMPRA AWARD
· Highest Airplay of the Year
· Highest Airplay of the Year
Album of the YearDuo or Group of the YearFemale Artist of the YearMale Artist of the Year Newcomer of the YearBest Rock Album Best Pop Album Beste Pop Album (Afrikaans) Best Adult Contemporary Album Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album Best African Adult Album Best Alternative Album Best R&B/Soul/Reggae AlbumBest Rap Album Best Kwaito Album Best Dance Album Best Traditional Faith Music AlbumBest Contemporary Faith Music Album Best Maskandi AlbumBest Jazz AlbumBest Classical and/or Instrumental AlbumBest Live Audiovisual RecordingBest CollaborationBest Music Video of the YearBest Produced Album of the YearBest Engineered Album of the YearBest Remix of the YearCategory winners to be announced at the awards ceremony:SPECIAL AWARDS
