This year’s edition of the SAMAs promises to be a thrilling celebration of the nation’s musical excellence if the prestigious list of the nominees for Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories are anything to go by.
Wanitwa Mos and Master KG have taken the lead among the Music Video of the Year nominees, each securing three entries in the competition. Their tracks, Dali Nguwe featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obeey Amor, and Sofa Silahlane featuring Lowsheen and Nkosazana Daughter, are vying for the Music Video of the Year award with Dali Nguwe and Sofa Silahlane also vying for the coveted Record of the Year.
Daliwonga is on an equal footing with Wanitwa Mos and Master KG, matching their impressive three Music Video of the Year nominations. He has been recognized for Abo Mvelo, which features Mellow & Sleazy and M.J, as well as his contributions to two other songs: Banyana by DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU, and Dipatje Tsa Felo by Felo, Le Tee, and Myztro. The competition is equally fierce in the Record of the Year category, where Abo Mvelo is also a formidable nominee.
DJ Maphorisa, who dominated the Music Video and Record of the Year nominations last year, has once again secured two music video nods. This time, he shares the spotlight with his partner, Kabza De Small, for their work on Banyana and their collaboration on Young Stunna’s Adiwele.
In a year where Amapiano continues to flourish in the South African music scene, tracks like SETE by KO, Young Stunna, and Blxckie and Stimela by 2Point1, featuring Lesotho native Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings are standing their ground. These tracks are competing for Music Video of the Year and are in contention for the prestigious Record of the Year award. Amidst the Amapiano dominance, the legendary gospel collective Joyous Celebration has also secured a spot with Ndenzel’ Uncedo Hymn 377.
A sombre note is struck with the posthumous nominations. Costa Titch, who tragically passed away, is still making his presence felt with Big Flexa featuring C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida and Man T, in the running for Music Video of the Year. In a poignant moment, the legendary AKA is nominated for Record of the Year with Lemons (Lemonade) alongside Nasty C. Additionally, iconic group Big Nuz, following the loss of Mampintsha leaving one remaining member, earns a nod for Ngeke, featuring DJ Yamza, in both the Record and Music Video of the Year categories.
The SAMAs continue to celebrate the diverse and vibrant South African music industry, recognizing the artistry and talent of musicians from various genres. The Music Video of the Year and Record of the Year categories offer a platform for artists to receive well-deserved recognition for their contributions to South Africa’s rich musical landscape.
As the excitement builds for the SAMA29, the awards ceremony is scheduled for 18 November 2023.
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RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi, said SAMA29 is poised to be a celebration of the finest South African music. “Congratulations to the nominees of Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year awards. We urge the public to make their voice heard by voting for their favourites in those categories. It is a competitive line up and may the best win,” he said.
RECORD OF THE YEAR
| SONG AND ARTIST/GROUP | VOTING CODE |
| SETE – K.O (feat Young Stunna and Blxckie) | RYO1 |
| Sofa Silahlane – Wanitwa Mos, Master KG & Lowsheen (feat. Nkosazana Daughter) | RYO2 |
| Dali Nguwe – Wanitwa Mos and Master KG (feat. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obeey Amor) | RYO3 |
| Paris – Q-Mark & TpZee (feat. Afrikan Papi) | RYO4 |
| Lemons (Lemonade) – AKA and Nasty C | RYO5 |
| Mina Nawe – Soa Mattrix and Mashudu | RYO6 |
| Khusela – Kabza De Small | RYO7 |
| Healer Ntliziyo Yam – Gaba Cannal and George Lesley | RYO8 |
| Sengizwile – Mas Musiq | RYO9 |
| All In You – Senior Oat | RYO10 |
| Selema (Po Po) – Musa Keys and Loui | RYO11 |
| Tanzania – Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo | RYO12 |
| Ngeke – Big Nuz (feat. DJ Yamza) | RYO13 |
| Abo Mvelo – Daliwonga (feat. Mellow & Sleazy and M.J) | RYO14 |
| Sondela – Venom and Shishiliza | RYO15 |
| Tobetsa – Myztro, Shaunmusiq and Ftears | RYO16 |
| Fatela – Aymos and Ami Faku | RYO17 |
| Soft Life – Nomfundo Moh | RYO18 |
| Hamba Wena – Deep London and Boohle | RYO19 |
| Stimela – 2Point1 (feat. Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings) | RYO20 |
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
| SONG AND ARTIST/GROUP | VOTING CODES |
| SETE – K.O (feat Young Stunna and Blxckie) | MVY01 |
| Dali Nguwe – Wanitwa Mos and Master KG (feat. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana and Obeey Amor) | MVY02 |
| Paris – Q-Mark & TpZee (feat. Afrikan Papi) | MVY03 |
| Big Flexa – Costa Titch (feat. C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T) | MVY04 |
| Hamba Wena – Deep London and Boohle | MVY05 |
| uMlando – 9umba, TOSS and Mdoovar (feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna and Slade) | MVY06 |
| Sofa Silahlane – Wanitwa Mos, Master KG & Lowsheen (feat. Nkosazana Daughter) | MVY07 |
| Fatela – Ami Faku & Aymos | MVY08 |
| Abo Mvelo – Daliwonga (feat. Mellow & Sleazy and M.J) | MVY09 |
| Uthando – DJ Ngwazi and Master KG (feat. Nokwazi, Lowsheen, Caltonic SA) | MVY10 |
| Ngeke – Big Nuz (feat. DJ Yamza) | MVY11 |
| Adiwele – Young Stunna (feat. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa) | MVY12 |
| Ndenzel’ Uncedo Hymn 377 – Joyous Celebration | MVY13 |
| Voicemail – Inkabi Nation | MVY14 |
| Magear – Makhadzi (feat. Mr Brown) | MVY15 |
| Stimela – 2Point1 (feat. Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings) | MVY16 |
| Bakwa Lah – Major League Djz x Mathandos x Nvcho (feat. C4 DJs) | MVY17 |
| S’Villa – Jehovah (feat. Zuma) | MVY18 |
| Banyana – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU (feat. Sir Trill, Daliwonga and Kabza De Small) | MVY19 |
| Dipatje Tsa Felo – Felo Le Tee and Myztro (feat. Daliwonga) | MVY20 |
