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Refresher: Take a look at the full list of SAMA28 nominees

26/08/2022

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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ALSO READ: #SAMA28 nominees: Amapiano dominates first three categories

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

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