The South African Music Awards 28 nominees was announced on Tuesday morning at The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel in Randburg.
The nominees announced fall into over 25 categories, and Zakes Bantwini is proud of himself as he bags 7 different nominations.
The show is hosted by RiSA and it is a annual event that honours the country’s finest music talent over two days in key categories, as they battle for the South African industry’s highest honour – a statuette at the South African Music Awards.
However, below is the full list of nominees;
BEST AMAPIANO ALBUM
- Kamo Mphela – Nkulunkulu
- Mas Musiq – Auti e’sharp
- Mellow & Sleazy – Kwa Kwa
- Young Stunna – Notumato
- Focalistic – President Ya Strata
BEST GQOM ALBUM
- Bello No Gallo – Khula
- Dlala Thukzin – Summer Banger
- T-Man – Best of the Best
- Slenda Da Dancing DJ – The Journey
- Dlala Mshunqisi – Umshunqo Reloaded
BEST HIP-HOP ALBUM
- Kid X – Father of Zen
- 25K – Pheli Makaveli
- A-Reece – Today’s Tragedy, Tomorrow’s Memory
- Emtee – Logan
- Blxckie – B4Now
BEST OF AFRICA AWARD
- Edgar Muzah – Son of a Tribe
- Malome Africa – Karabo
- CKAY – Boyfriend
- Tems – If Orange was a Place
- Tay Iwar – Love & Isolation
BEST POP ALBUM
- Jeremy Loops – Souvenirs
- Tresor – Motion
- Shekhinah – Trouble in Paradise
- BONJ – A Journal
- Jacky Carpede – Don’t Let Go
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Msaki – PlatinumB Heart Open
- Khanyisile – African Bird
- Kamo Mphela – Nkulunkulu
- Reign Afrika – Trailblazer
- Shekhinah – Trouble in Paradise
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Sun-el the Musician – African Electronic Dance
- Zakes Bantwini – Ghetto King
- Brian Temba – Its all You
- Chymamusique – Musique
- Mobi Dixon – When house was House
NEW COMER OF THE YEAR
- Thapelo Lekoane – Tapestrey
- Khanyisile – African Bird
- 25K – Pheli Makaveli
- Ncebakazi Msomi – The 34th Psalm
- Botanist Mr Lemington – The Shift
BEST KWAITO ALBUM
- Sukiri Papa – Dont Lose Focus
- Simply Eugene – Let Dogs Lie Low
- Shisaboy – Kwaito Pallet
- Reece Madlisa & Zuma – Ama Roto Vol. 2
- King Razo – Trip to Jozi
BEST COLLABORATION
- Karyendasoul, Zakes Bantwini & Nana Atta – Imali
- Zakes Bantwini & Kasango – Osama
- Njelic & Boohle ft De Mthutha, Da Musiqal Chief – Wamuhle
- Makhadzi ft Joe Delinger – Zwivhuya
- Msaki ft Da Capo – No Rainbow
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 AFRO POP ALBUM
- Mnqobi Yazo – iStiff
- Bonga Kwana – New faces to Old Problems
- Cici – Sukulila
- Aubrey Qwana – Amalobolo
- Nomfundo Moh – Amagama
BEST DANCE ALBUM
- Miza – Muzika
- Zakes Bantwini – Ghetto King
- Chymamusique – Musique
- Mobi Dixon – When house was House
- Sun-el the Musician – African Electronic Dance
BEST PRODUCED ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Bokang & Ndumiso – Karabo by Malome Vector
- Neo Muyanga & Asanda – PlatinumB Heart by Msaki
- Howard Bradley – Destination Unknown by Vaughn Prangley
- Sean, Keanan Leroy & Arthur – Thetha Mama by The one who sings
- Jaquess Du Plessis High – A World at Suicide by Kahn Morbee
BEST PRODUCED MUSIC VIDEO
- Edward & Ofentse Mwase – Inhlupheko by Big Zulu
- Ted Magerman – Playback by K.O
- Dale Fortune – Mamezala by Mafikizolo ft Simmy
- Mabi Ntuli & Shola – When house was House by Mobi Dixon
- Mninizo Sitho & Nhlanhla – Finessin’ by AKA
