
WINNERS LIST: Zakes Bantwini's Osama' wins big at #SAMA28Zakes Bantwini's dance hit Osama' won the Best Collaboration and Highest Airplay Awards at #SAMA28. Take a look at the full list of winners.
by Naledi de Wee
28-08-2022 23:53
in Music
Multi-talented musician Zakes Bantwin was the most nominated artist at this year's SAMAs. Image via Twitter @TheSAMAs
The 28th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) took place over two evenings on Saturday 27 August and Sunday 28 August at the Sun City Superbowl in North West. Mzansi's biggest night in music was hosted by Lawrence Maleka, Nandi Madida, Mpho Popps and multi-talented star, Robot Boii.
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The evening was filled with spectacular performances from the likes of Makhadzi, Msaki, Lloyiso, A-Reece, Nomfundo Moh and many others. Zakes Bantwini, who was the most nominated artist at the SAMAs, walked away with two awards for his chart-topping hit, Osama, featuring Kasango.
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SAMA 28 HIGHLIGHTS Several of Mzansi's A-list celebrities headed to Sun City for the 28th edition of the SAMAs. The first award of the evening, the SAMRO Highest Airplay Award, was awarded to Zakes Bantwini and Kasango for their chart-topping hit, Osama.
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Shortly before the hip-hop performance of the evening, Riky Rick's wife, Bianca Naidoo, paid tribute to the late rapper. Stogie T, A-Reece, Tshego, Raspy, Phantom Steeze, Shishiliza and Venom all hit the stage for the performance.
Riky Rick's brother took the stage to perform the late rapper's hit, Sidlukotini.
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DJ KYOS (@deejaykyos) August 28, 2022
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COMPLETE LIST OF SAMA 28 WINNERS
SAMPRA Artist of the Year: Haksul Muziq
Tecno Record of the Year: Musa Keys featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi Vula Mlomo
Tecno Music Video of the Year: Makhadi featuring Prince Benza Ghanama
Album of the Year: Chymamusique Musique
Female Artist of the Year: Msaki Platinumb Heart Beating
Male Artist of the Year: Chymamusique Musique
Newcomer of the Year: Khanyisile Mthethwa African Bird
TikTok Viral Song of the Year: 9Umba, Toss and Mdoovar Umlando
Best Duo/Group of the Year: Ama Roto (Reece Madlisa and Zuma)
Best Amapiano Album: Young Stunna Notumato
Best Rock Album: Springbok Nude Girls Partypocalypse
Best Pop Album: Shekhinah Trouble In Paradise
Beste Pop Album: Posduif Niks Vergelyk
Best Adult Contemporary Album: Msaki Platinumb Heart Open
Beste Kontempor re Musiek Album: Die Heuwels Fantasties Volume
Best African Adult Contemporary Album: Mandisi Dyantyis: Cwaka
Best Alternative Album: Alice Phoebe Lou Glow
Best R&B/Soul Album: Brain Temba It's All You
Best Hip-Hop Album: Blxckie B4Now
Best Kwaito Album: Amaroto Amaroto Vol.2
Best Dance Album: Cymamusique Musique
Best Traditional Faith Album: Jumbo Vela Nkosi
Best Contemporary Faith Album: Pulane Maphari Sacrificial Worship (Live)
Best African Indigenous Faith Album: NUZ Voices of Joy Simlapha Nkosi
Rest of Africa: Tems If Orange Was A Place
Best Traditional Album: Dr Mercy Masakona Madzivhandila Tshihwilili Tshanga
Best Maskandi Album: Thokozani Langa: Idayimani
Best Jazz Album: Jimmy Dludlu History in a Frame
Best Classical/Instrumental Album: Khanyisila Mthetwa African Bird
Best Afropop Album: Nomfundo Moh Amagama
Best Collaboration: Zakes Bantwini featuring Kasango Osama
Best Produced Music Video: Mabi Ntuli and Shona: Mobi Dixon featuring Mariechan and Jnr SA: When House Was House
Best Produced Album of the Year: Sean, Keanan Leroy & Arthur: The One Who Sings: Thetha Mama
Best Engineered Album of the Year: Peter Auret Charl Du Plessis Trio: It Takes Three
Remix of the Year: Sun-El Musician, Azanza and Da Capo Uhuru
Best Reggae Album: Reign Afrika Trailblazer
Best Gqom Album: Dladla Mushunqisi Umshunqo Reloaded
Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Dludlu, Joe Nina and McCoy Mrubata
International Achievement Award: Black Coffee
Best Selling Artist: Young Stunna
Most Streamed Song of the Year: Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Ami Faku: Abalele
SAMRO Composer Highest Airplay Award: Zakes Bantwini featuring Kasango Osama
Chairman's Award: Yvonne Chaka Chaka
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