On 28 August, the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) announced the complete list of winners at the Sun City Superbowl in Rustenburg.
KAMPALA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — A complete list of winners was announced for the 2022 edition of the South African Music Awards, hosted by Nandi Madida at the Sun City Superbowl in Rustenburg on 28 August.
- The first batch of winners for the South African Music Awards 2022 was announced on 27 August at the same venue. A Reece, Stogie T, and Tshego performed on the second day of the awards ceremony, which was hosted by Lawrence Maleka and Nandi Madida.
- In recognition of his smash hit ‘Osama’, Zakes Bantwini, who announced recently he will be hanging up his microphone, won two awards: the Best Collaboration and the SAMRO award for the highest radio airplay composer.
- Khanyisile Mthetwa won the Best Classical/Instrumental Album award at the South African Music Awards 2022, as well as White Star Newcomer of the Year. Reece Madlisa and Zuma have now won two awards, Best Kwaito Album and Best Duo/Group. BLXCKE won Best Hip Hop Album for B4Now.
At the same venue, 27 August saw the announcement of the first batch of winners for the South African Music Awards 2022. Nandi Madida and Lawrence Maleka hosted the second day of the awards ceremony, which featured performances by Stogie T, A Reece, and Tshego, along with a touching tribute to Riky Rick.
Among the other artists who perform at this year’s South African Music Awards are Makhadzi, Takie Ndou, Shekinah, Musa Keys, Konke, Da Capo and Lloyiso. Chymamusique received two top awards at last night’s awards show, including Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
Having announced recently that he would be hanging up his microphone, Zakes Bantwini was awarded two trophies for best collaboration and highest radio airplay composer for his smash hit “Osama”.
The South African Music Awards 2022 awarded Khanyisile Mthetwa ‘White Star Newcomer of the Year’ after she won the Best Classical/Instrumental Album. Reece Madlisa and Zuma have now won two awards, Best Kwaito Album and Best Duo/Group. BLXCKE won Best Hip Hop Album for B4Now.
“Our 28th instalment has certainly set the highest standard for live awards shows,” RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said.
“We are grateful to our hosts Nandi Madida and Lawrence Maleka, all the guest presenters, performers for making this an exceptional night. We are proud of all the 2022 winners as they maintained the bar that had been set. We had an unforgettable experience in Sun City and look forward to visiting again in 2023.”
Here is the complete list of winners at the South African Music Awards 2022
Album of the Year
- Musique – Chymamusique
- African Electronic Dance Music – Sun-El Musician
- Ghetto King – Zakes Bantwini
- It’s All You – Brian Temba
- When House Was House – Mobi Dixon
Best Duo or Group of the Year
- Ama Roto Vol.2 – Reece Madlisa and Zuma
- Elephant In The Room – Watershed
- Franco Prinsloo: Kruis Van Liefde – Franco Prinsloo and Vox Chamber Choir
- Pangaea – Wouter Kellerman and David Arkenstone
- Wangikhulisa uMama – Shwi Nomtekhala
Best Female Artist of the Year
- ‘Platinumb Heart Open’ – Msaki
- ‘African Bird’ – Khanyisile Mthetwa
- ‘Nkulunkulu’ – Kamo Mphela
- ‘Trailblazer’ – Reign Afrika
- ‘Trouble In Paradise’ – Shekhinah
Best Male Artist of the Year
- ‘Musique’ – Chymamusique
- ‘African Electronic Dance Music’ – Sun-El Musician
- ‘Ghetto King’ – Zakes Bantwini
- ‘It’s All You’ – Brian Temba
- ‘When House Was House’ – Mobi Dixon
White Star Newcomer of the Year
- Khanyisile Mthetwa – ‘African Bird’
- Thapelo Lekoane – ‘Tapestry’
- 25K – ‘Pheli Makaveli
- Ncebakazi Msomi – ‘The 34th Psalm’
- Botanist Mr Lamington – ‘The Shift’
Best Hip Hop Album
- B4NOW – Blxckie
- Father Of Zen – Kid X
- Pheli Makaveli – 25K
- Today’s Tragedy, Tomorrow’s Memory: Mixtape – A-Reece
- Logan – Emtee
Best Collaboration
- ‘Osama’ – Zakes Bantwini and Kasango
- ‘Imali’ – Karyendasoul and Zakes Bantwini ft. Nana Atta
- ‘Wamuhle’ – Njelic and Boohle feat. De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef
- ‘Zwivhuya’ – Makhadzi ft. Joe Delinger
- ‘No Rainbow’ – Msaki feat. Da Capo
Best Amapiano Album
- Notumato – Young Stunna
- Nkulunkulu – Kamo Mphela
- Auti eSharp – Mas Musiq
- Kwa Kwa – Mellow and Sleazy
- President Ya Strata – Focalistic
TECNO Record of the Year (ROTY)
- Vula Mlomo – Musa Keys ft. Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi
- Abalele – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
- Adiwele – Young Stunna ft. Kabza De Small
- Asibe Happy – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
- Banyana – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU ft. Daliwonga, Sir Trill and Kabza De Small
- Black And White – Nasty C and Ari Lennox
- I’m With You – Matthew Mole
- Osama – Zakes Bantwini and Kasango
- Phakade Lami – Nomfundo ft. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
- Umsebenzi Wethu – Busta 929 and Mpura ft. Zuma, Mr Jazziq, Lady Du and Reece Madlisa
TECNO Music Video of the Year (MVOTY)
- Ghanama – Makhadzi ft. Prince Benza
- Indlovu – DJ Zinhle ft. Loyiso
- Izolo – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU ft. Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca
- Jola – De Mthuda ft. Sino Msolo and Da Muziqal Chef
- LiYoshona (Main Mix) – Kwiish SA ft. Njelic, MalumNator and De Mthuda
- Mmapula – Busta 929 ft. Mzu M
- Nkulunkulu – Kamo Mphela
- Phakade Lami – Nomfundo Moh ft. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
- Summer Yo Muthi – Blaq Diamond
- Yini Sdakwa – ThackzinDJ, Tee Jay and Sir Trill ft. Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana Daughter, Rascoe Kaos, Moscow and Mpura
SAMPRA Artist of the Year (AOTY)
- Haksul MUZIQ
- AfroToniQ
- A-Reece
- Brandon Dhludhlu
- Emtee
- Jennifer Zamudio
- Makhadzi
- Millie Ngwalangwala
- Musa Keys
- Rodger KB
TikTok Most Viral Song of the Year are:
- ‘uMlando’ – 9umba & TOSS & Mdoovar
- ‘Trigger’ – DJ Karri
- ‘Abo Mvelo’ – Daliwonga ft. Mellow & Sleazy & M.J.
- ‘Sisonke’ – Thozi ft. Khanyisa, Sphokuhle & Pd Jokes
- ‘Nkao Tempela’ – Ch’cco & Mellow & Sleazy
- ‘Bakwa Lah’ – Major League DJz & Nvcho & Mathandos
- ‘Phakade Lami’ – Nomfundo Moh
- ‘Banyana’ – DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU
- ‘Adiwele’ – Young Stunna ft. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa
- ‘Big Flexa’ – Costa Titch
Samro Highest Radio Airplay Composers Award
- Osama – Zakes Bantwini
CAPASSO Most Streamed Song of the Year
- ‘Abalele’ – Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
International Achiever Award
- Black Coffee
Lifetime Achiever Award
- Joe Nina
- Jimmy Dludlu
- McCoy Mrubata
Best Adult Contemporary Album
- Platinumb Heart Open – Msaki
- Tapestry – Thapelo Lekoane
- Where The Light Gets In – Pat McCay
- Elephant In The Room – Watershed
- Brother – Jacob Swann
Best Classical/Instrumental Album
- African Bird – Khanyisile Mthetwa
- Pangaea – Wouter Kellerman and David Arkenstone
- It Takes Three – Charl Du Plessis Trio
- Afrikaans – Scheppel
- Franco Prinsloo: Kruis Van Liefde – Franco Prinsloo and Vox Chamber Choir
Best African Adult Contemporary Album
- Cwaka – Mandisi Dyantyis
- Thetha Mama – The One Who Sings
- Camagu – Ntando
- 2020 – Joe Nina
- The Red Stoep – Nomfusi
Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
- Volume – Die Heuwels Fantasties
- Al Die Ysters – Jan Jan Jan
- Sangoma Sandilands and Jou Pa Se Posse Maanskyn – Neil Sandilands
- Twintigeenentwintig – Jennifer Zamudio
- Woorde – Jodi Jantjies
Best Traditional Album
- Tshihwilili Tshanga – Dr Mercy Masakona Madzivhandila
- Dlozified – Mkhanyakude
- Dziya Fhirtana – Vha Venda Cultural Group
- Mathotse – Tau Sebata
- Hantam Kerfees – Klipwerf
Best Reggae Album
- Trailblazer – Reign Afrika
- He Crowned I Emperor – Skeleton Blazer
- Hard To Believe – Ras Canly
- The Shift – Botanist Mr Lamington
- Ngatanngwe – Red I Scorch
Best Jazz Album
- History In A Frame – Jimmy Dludlu
- At This Point In Time Voices in Volumes – Herbie Tsoaeli
- Music From My People – Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane
- Revision – Steve Dyer
- Quiet Please – McCoy Mrubata
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
- Sacrificial Worship (Live) – Pulane Maphari
- My Heart To Him – Thabelo
- Denga – Kingdmusic
- Find Me Singing – Lauren Cullen
- The 34th Psalm – Ncebakazi Msomi
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
- Vela Nkosi – Jumbo
- In the Beginning – Paul K
- Heaven’s Scroll – Puleng March
- The Great Revival – Takie Ndou
- Shrubs of Chronicle (Live) – Zaza
Best African Indigenous Faith Music Album
- Similapha Nkosi – NUZ Voices Of Joy
- Ba Bosiu – Isaac and The Mighty Messengers
- Re Kopa Go Wena Ramasedi – JTG Gospel Choir
- Ore Etele Mohloeki – The Harmony Singers Artist Development
- Swi Lava Yeso – Zion Iskhalanga Academy
Best Maskandi Album
- Idaymani – Thokozani Langa
- Ziyashisa – Makhamnandi
- Wangikhulisa uMama – Shwi Nomtekhala
- Phakathi Komhlane nembeleko – Udumakahle
- Ivila Laselawini – Mzukulu
Best Alternative Music Album
- Glow – Alice Phoebe Lou
- City Of God and The Jungle Below – Daniel Baron
- Night Speak – Lo-Ghost
- Romance Was Born – Anna Wolf
- Child’s Play – Alice Phoebe Lou
Best Rock Album
- Partypocalypse – Springbok Nude Girls
- Headlights Dream – Steve Louw
- Revolution – Tim Parr
- Ennui – Deity’s Muse
- Sacred Sound – Albert Frost
Best R&B/Soul Album
- It’s All You – Brian Temba
- Real Talk – P.Postman
- The Arrival – Melleng
- Sour Milk – Joda Kgosi
- It Is What It is – Mikhale Jones
Best Pop Album
- Trouble In Paradise – Shekhinah
- Souvenirs – Jeremy Loops
- Motion – Tresor
- A Journal – Bonj
- Don’t Let Go – Jacky Carpede
Beste Pop Album
- Niks Vergelyk – Posduif
- Hier Waar Ek Nou Is – Juan Boucher
- Prisma – Janie Bay
- Rugsak – Elandrê
- Roekeloos – Rita Li
Best Afro Pop Album
- Amagama – Nomfundo Moh
- iStiff – Mnqobi Yazo
- New Faces To Old Problems – Bonga Kwana
- Sukulila – Cici
- Amalobolo – Aubrey Qwana
Best Produced Music Video
- ‘When House Was House’ by Mobi Dixon feat. Mariechan and JNR SA – Mabi Ntuli and Shona
- ‘Inhlupheko’ by Big Zulu – Edward (Gobi Beast) and Ofentse Mwase
- ‘Playback’ by K.O. – Ted Magerman
- ‘Mamezala’’ by Mafikizolo ft. Simmy – Dale Fortune
- ‘Finessin’ by AKA – Mninizo Sitho and Nhlanhla
Best Engineered Album of the Year
- It Takes Three by Charl Du Plessis Trio – Peter Auret
- Candid by Moonga K – Greg Abrahams, Mike Zietsman and Vicente Espi
- Ghetto King by Zakes Bantwini – Zakes Bantwini
- Pheli Makaveli by 25K – Sibabalwe Andile Fiphaza
- City Of God and The Jungle Below by Daniel Baron – Daniel Baron and Darryn Muller
Rest of Africa Award
- ‘If Orange Was A Place’ – Tems (Nigeria)
- ‘Son of A Tribe’ – Edgar Muzah (Zimbabwe)
- ‘Karabo’’ – Malome Vector (Lesotho)
- Boyfriend’ – Ckay (Nigeria)
- ‘Love & Isolation’ – Tay Iwar (Nigeria)
Remix of the Year
- Sun-El Musician, Azana and Da Capo – Uhuru by Sun-El Musician and Azana
- Manyelo Dafro, Bassekou Kouyate and Da Capo – Ladon by Manyelo Dafro ft Basekou Kouyate
- Lira and DJ Maphorisa – Feel Good by Lira
- Da Capo – Mama by Josiah De Disciple and Boohle
- DJ Cleo – Gcina Impilo Yam by Bucy Radebe
Best Kwaito Album
- Ama Roto Vol.2 – Reece Madlisa and Zuma
- Don’t Lose Focus – Sukiri Papa
- Let Dogs Lie Low – Simple Eugene
- Kwaito Pallet – Shisaboy
- Trip To Jozi – King Razo
Best Gqom Album
- Umshunqo Reloaded – Dladla Mshunqisi
- Khula – Bello No Gallo
- Summer Banger – Dlala Thukzin
- Best Of The Best – T-Man
- The Journey – Slenda Da Dancing DJ
Best Dance Album
- Musique – Chymamusique
- Muzika – Miza
- Ghetto King – Zakes Bantwini
- When House Was House – Mobi Dixon
- African Electronic Dance Music – Sun-El Musician
Chairman’s Award
- Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Best Selling Artist
- Notumato by Young Stunner
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