#SAMA28 FULL Winners List! The 28th edition of the South African Music Awards were held over the weekend and it was eventful to say the least. From Riky Rick’s moving tribute from his music friends to Makhadzi not being happy with the treatment she received, the red carpet looks and a lukewarm ceremony, there’s a lot to unpack.
For now let’s have a look at the bunch of winners from the weekend. Despite her frustrations, Makhadzi walked away with a SAMA and Zakes Bantwini finally won big after fifteen years in the music industry. Check out the full winners list below.
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.
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
Male artist of the Year Musique
Chymamusique
Female Artist of the Year
“Platinumb” Heart Open by Msaki
Album of the Year
“Musique” by Chymamusique
Lifetime Achiever Award
Joe Nina, Jimmy Dludlu and McCoy Mrubata
TECNO Music Video of the Year
“Ghanama” by Makhadzi
TikTok Most Viral Song
“uMlando” by 9umba, Mdoovar and TOSS
TECNO Record of the Year
Musa Keys
International Achiever Award
Black Coffee
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 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
