Refresher: Take a look at the full list of SAMA28 nomineesWith only two days left till #SAMA28, we take a look at the full list of nominees. Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with seven nods.
by Naledi de Wee
26-08-2022 15:47
in Music
Zakes Bantwini has been nominated for seven SAMAs this year. Image via Facebook: Zakes Bantwini
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The 28th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are set to take place on Sunday 28 August at the Sun City Superbowl in North West. As we gear up for Mzansi's biggest night in music, here are all the artists up for an award this year. 2022 marks the first year that the TikTok Viral Song of the Year Award will be handed out. With only two days left to go, South Africa is buzzing with excitement!
Take a look at the full list of nominees for the 28th annual Samas.
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ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Haksul MUZIQ
AfroToniQ
Rodger KB
Jennifer Zamudio
A-Reece
Emtee
Musa Keys
Makhadzi
Brandon Dhludhlu
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Musa Keys featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi - Vula Mlomo
Matthew Mole - I'm With You
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa featuring Ami Faku - Asibe Happy
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa featuring Ami Faku - Abalele
Nasty C featuring Ari Lennox - Black And White
Busta 929 and Mpura featuring Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du and Reece Madlisa - Umsebenzi Wethu
Young Stunna featuring Kabza De Small - Adiwele
DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU featuring Daliwonga, Sir Trill and Kabza De Small - Banyana
Zakes Bantwini and Kasango - Osama
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza - Ghanama
Blaq Diamond - Summer Yo Muthi
DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU featuring Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca - Izolo
Kwiish SA featuring MalumNator and De Mthuda - LiYoshona
Kamo Mphela - Nkulunkulu
De Mthuda featuring Sino Msolo and Da Muziqal Chef - Jola
DJ Zinhle featuring Lloyiso - Indlovu
Busta 929 featuring Mzu M - Mmampula
Nomfundo Moh featuring Sha Sha and Ami Faku - Phakade Lami
ThackzinDJ, Tee Jay, and Sir Trill featuring Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana Daughter, Rascoe Kaos, Moscow and Mpura - Yini Sdakwa
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Sun-El Musician: African Electronic Dance Music
Zakes Bantwini: Ghetto King
Brian Temba: It's All You
CymaMusique: Musique
Mobi Dixon: When House Was House
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Msaki: Platinum Heart Open
Khanyisile Mthethwa: African Bird
Kamo Mphela: Nkulunkulu
Reign Afrika: Trailblazer
Shekhinah: Trouble In Paradise
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sun-El Musician: African Electronic Dance Album
Zakes Bantwini: Ghetto King
Brian Temba: It's All You
ChymaMusique: Musique
Mobi Dixon: When House Was House
DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Reece Madlisa & Zuma: Ama Roto Vol. 2
Watershed: Elephant In The Room
Franco Prinsloo & Vox Chamber Choir: Franco: Kruis Van Liefde
Wouter Kellerman & David Arkenstone: Pangaea
Shwi Nimtekhala: Wangikhulisa uMama
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Thapelo Lekoane: Tapestry
Khanyisile Mthetwa: African Bird
25K: Pheli Makaveli
Ncebakazi Msomi: The 34th Psalm
Botanist Mr Lemington: The Shift
BEST ROCK ALBUM
Steve Louw: Headlight Dreams
Springbok Nude Girls: Partypocalypse
Tim Parr: Revolution
Deity's Muse: Ennui
Albert Frost: Sacred Sound
BEST POP ALBUM
Jeremy Loops: Souvenirs
Tresor: Motion
Shekhinah: Trouble In Paradise
Bonji: A Journal
Jacky Carpede: Don't Let Go
BESTE KONTEMPOR RE MUSIEK ALBUM
Jan Jan Jan: Al Die Oysters
Neil Sandilands: Sangona Sandilands & Jou Pa Se Posse Maanskyn
Jennifer Zamuido: Twintigeentwintig
Die Heuwels Fantasties:Volume
Jodi Jantjies: Woorde
BESTE POP ALBUM
Juan Boucher: Hier Waar Ek Nou Is
Janie Bay: Prisma
Elandre: Rugsak
Posduif: Nkis Vergely
Rite Li: Roekeloos
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
Daniel Baron: City of God & The Jungle Below
Lo-Ghost: Night Speak
Alice Phoebe Lou: Glow
Anna Wolf: Romance Was Born
Alice Phoebe Lou: Child's Play
BEST R&B/SOUL ALBUM
P.Postman: Real Talk
Melleng: The Arrival
Joda Kgosi: Sour Milk
Brian Temba: It's All You
Mikhale Jones It Is What It Is
BEST HIP HOP ALBUM
Kid X: Father of Zen
25K: Pheli Makaveli
A-Reece: Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory: Mixtape
Emtee: Logan
Blxckie: B4Now
BEST KWAITO ALBUM
Sukiri Papa : Don't Lose Focus
Simply Eugene: Let Dogs Lie Low
ShisaBoy: Kwaito Pallet
Reece Madlisa & Zuma: Ama Roto Vol. 2
King Razo: Trip To Jozi
BEST DANCE ALBUM
Miza: Muzika
Zakes Bantwini: Ghetto King
ChymaMusique: Musique
Mobi Dixon: When House Was House
Sun-El Musician: African Electronic Dance Music
BEST TRADITIONAL FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
Puleng March: Heaven's Scroll
Paul K: In The Beginning
Vela Nkosi: Jumbo
Takie Ndou: The Gret Revival
Zaza: Shrubs of Chronicle (Live)
BEST CONTEMPORARY FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
Thabelo: My Heart To Him
KingDMusic: Denga
Pulane Maphari: Sacrificial Worship (Live
Lauren Cullen: Find Me Singing
Ncebakazi Msomi: The 34th Psalm
BEST TRADITIONAL ALBUM
Mkhanyalude: Dlozified
Vha Venda Cultural Group: Dziya Fhirana
Dr Mercy Masakona Mazivhandila: Tshihwilili
Tau Sebata: Mathotse
Klipwef: Hantam Kersfees
BEST AFRICAN INDIGENOUS FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
Isaac & The Mighty Messengers: Ba Bosiu
JTG Gospel Choir: Re Kopa Go Wena Ramasedi
NUZ Voices Of Joy: Similapha Nkosi
The Harmony Singers Artists Development: Ore Etele Mohloeki
Zion Iskhalanga Academy: Swi Lava Yeso
BEST MASKANDI
Makhamnandi: Ziyashisa
Shwi Nimtekhala: Wangikgulisa Umama
Thokozani Langa : Idayimani
Udumakahle: Phakati Komhlane
Mzukulu: Ivila Laselawini
BEST JAZZ ALBUM
Herbie Tsoaeli: At This Point In Time Voices In Volumes
Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane: Music From My People
Jimmy Dludlu: History In A Frame
Steve Dyer: Revision
McCoy Mrubata: Quiet Please
BEST CLASSICAL/INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Wouter Kellerman & Davi Arkenstone:
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Refresher: Take a look at the full list of SAMA28 nomineesWith only two days left till #SAMA28, we take a look at the full list of nominees. Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with seven nods. 
