SAMA30 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED! – Fashion Force Africa Magazine

The 30th South African Music Awards (SAMA30) nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual Music Video of the Year Awards.

SAMA30 Nominees Revealed: A Battle Royale for Record and Music Video of the Year

The South African Music Awards (SAMA) are turning up the volume as the 30th-anniversary celebration kicks off with the announcement of nominees for the highly anticipated Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year awards.

These coveted categories promise a thrilling battle. Grammy winner Tyla throws down the gauntlet with her global smash hit “Water,” while chart-topping Tyler ICU counters with the infectious dance anthem “Mnike.” Amapiano takes center stage with a strong showing, with tracks like “IPlan” by Zaba, Sykes, and Dlala Thukzin, “Imithandazo” by Mthunzi and Kabza De Small, and “Sgudi Snyc” by De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef, and Eemoh all vying for the top prize.  

The race for Music Video of the Year is equally diverse. Hip-hop and dance collide in AKA and Nasty C’s “Lemons (Lemonade),” while Mörda and Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch bring the heat with “Mohigan Sun.” Blxckie’s “Ronda” and Lwah Ndlunkulu’s “Ngiyeza” showcase the talent pool’s depth. Amapiano queen Lowsheen nabs two nominations for her captivating visuals in “Thula” with Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter and “Uthando Lwakho” with Master KG and Basetsana.

The public has the exciting opportunity to decide the winners in these categories! Voting is officially open – SMS the artist code to 33485 to show your support (each SMS costs R1.50, terms and conditions apply).

SAMA30 promises to be a landmark event, celebrating three decades of incredible South African music. The nominees, representing music released between April 15, 2023, and April 14, 2024, showcase the exceptional talent and diversity of the country’s music scene.

Nhlanhla Sibisi, CEO of RiSA (Recording Industry of South Africa), congratulated the nominees and emphasized the fans’ role: “We encourage music lovers to play their part by voting for their favorites. This recognition is a significant accomplishment for these artists, and we’re proud to continue this tradition in our 30th year.”

Stay tuned for more announcements as the excitement builds towards the SAMA30 ceremony. This is a celebration for all music lovers – head to the SAMA website (www.samusicawards.co.za) for more information and join the conversation using #SAMA30!

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