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WINNERS LIST: Zakes Bantwini's Osama' wins big at #SAMA28

28/08/2022

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.

TAKE A LOOK Rip Makhado Ricky Ricky . Gone but not forgotten . #sama28 #rickyrick #de_philosopher_djkyos pic.twitter.com/HkAR4azneR

DJ KYOS (@deejaykyos) August 28, 2022

ALSO READ: #SAMA28: Everything you need to know and live updates

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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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