Show goes on: Samas announce video, record of the year nomineesThe Samas are still continuing despite being dropped by the eThekwini Municipality due to high budget complaints.
by Nokuthula Ngcobo
04-11-2023 14:56
in Entertainment
Late rappers AKA and Costa Titch have been nominated for the 10th African Muzik Magazine Awards (Afrimma). Image via Instagram (@akaworldwide)
The embattled South African Music Awards (Samas) will still take place on Saturday 18 November in what its organiser, the Recording Industry of SA (RiSA), promise to be a thrilling celebration .
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RiSA released a statement announcing the nominees for the coveted Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories on Friday.
ALSO READ : Back to Sun City? Durban no longer hosting SAMAs following R28m drama
NO VENUE YET It is, however, still not clear where the event ceremony will take place as the organisers did not announce a venue after being dropped by the eThekwini Municipality.
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Last week, in a media breafing, ANC KwaZulu Natal Chairperson and MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Siboniso Duma said that his department will no longer host the popular music awards show. This came after President Cyril Ramaphosa cautioning Duma against the alleged planned splurge of R28 million for show.
As an executive authority, having consulted widely with the executive council and other stakeholders I have advised the department to stop the hosting of the South African Music Awards this year. Duma said.
ALSO READ: Ramaphosa warns against R28 million SAMAs budget
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WANITWA MOS AND MASTER KG NOMINATED FOR SAMAS Wanitwa Mos and Master KG are vying for Music Video of the Year after receiving three nominations. Their hit song Sofa Silahlane is also in the running for Record of the Year.
The pair rivals Daliwonga who received nominations in both categories.
DJ Maphorisa is second in the Music Video of the Year category for his work with Kabza De Small. Also nominated in the same category are KO, Young Stunna, Blxckie, 2Point1 and Nthabi Sings.
Late musician Costa Titch also received a nomination in the same category for his Big Flexa, while AKA received a nomination in the Record of the Year category for Lemons (Lemonade).
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RECORD OF THE YEAR NOMINEES:
Sete - K.O
Sofa Silahlane - Wanitswa Mos, Master KG AND Lwsheen (featuring Nkosazana Daughter)
Dali Nguwe - Wanitwa Mos, Master KG (featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obey Amor)
Paris - Q-Mark and TpZee (featuring African Papi)
Lemons (Lemonade) - AKA and Nasty C
Mina Nawe - Soa Matrix and Mashudu
Khusela - Kabza De Small
Healer Ntliziyo Yam - Gaba Cannal and George Lesley
Sengizwile - Mas Musiq
All In You - Senior Oat
Selema (Po Po) - Musa Keys and Loui
Tanzania - Uncle Waffles and Tony Durado
Ngeke - Big Nuz (featuring DJ Yamza)
Abo Mvelo - Daliwonga (featuring Mellow and Sleazy and MJ)
Sondela - Venom and Shishiliza
Tobetsa - Myztro, Shaunnmusiq and Ftears
Fatela - Aymos and Ami Faku
Soft Life - Nomfundo Moh
Hamba Wena - Deep London and Boohle
Stimela - 2Point1 (featuring Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings)
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MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR NOMINEES:
Sete - KO (featuring Young Stunna and Blxckie)
Dali Nguwe - Wanitwa and Master KG (featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obey Amor)
Paris - Q-Mark and TpZee (featuring Afrikan Papi)
Big Flexa - Costa Titch (featuring C'buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida and Man T)
Hamba Wena - Deep London and Boohle
uMlando - 9umba, TOSS and Mdovar (featuring Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna and Slade)
Sofa Silahlane - Wanitswa Mos, Master KG and Lowsheen (featuring Nkosazana Daughter)
Fatela - Ami Faku and Aymos
Abo Mvelo - Daliwonga (featuring Mellow and Sleazy and MJ)
Uthando - DJ Ngwazi and Master KG (featuring Nokwazi, Lowsheen, Caltonic)
Ngeke - Big Nuz
Adiwele - Young Stunna (featuring Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa)
Ndenzel' Uncedo Hymn 377 - Joyous Celebration
Voicemail - Inkabi Nation
Magear - Makhadzi (featuring Mr Brown)
Stimela - 2Point1 (featuring Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings)
Bakwa Lah - Major League DJz and Mathandos and Nvcho (featuring C4 DJs)
S'Villa - Jehovah (featuring Zuma)
Banyana - DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU (featuring Sir Trill, Daliwonga and Kabza De Small)
Dipatje Tsa Felo - Felo Le Tee and Myztro (featuring Daliwonga)
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Show goes on: Samas announce video, record of the year nomineesThe Samas are still continuing despite being dropped by the eThekwini Municipality due to high budget complaints. 
