Farida Joyce
Three of the ten songs nominated for Record and Music Video of the Year at this year’s South African Music Awards (Samas) are by amapiano giant Kabza De Small.
This was announced by the Samas on their social media platforms on Tuesday.
Kabza De Small’s songs that were nominated are “Asibe Happy”, “Abele” and Young Stunna’s ”Adiwele”, on which he appears as a feature.
Other songs nominated for the category are “Osama” by Zakes Bantwini, Nomfundo Mo’s “Phakade Lam”, “Banyana” by DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU, Musa Keys’ “Vula Mlomo”, “Black and White” by Nasty C, Matthew Mole’s “I’m With You”, and “Umsebenzi Wethu” by Busta 99.
The artists and videos nominated for Music Video of the Year are Indlovu by DJ Zinhle, Yini Sdakwa by
Thackzin DJ, Summer Yo Muthi by Black Diamond, Ghanama by Makhadzi, Liyoshona by Kwiish SA, Phade Lam by Nomfundo Mo, Nkulukulu by Kamo Mphela, Mmapula by Busta 929, and Jola by De Mthuda.
Additionally, the winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Achievement Award were revealed last week.
Three legendary artists – Joe Nina, McCoy Mrubata, and Jimmy Dludlu – will get Lifetime Achievement Awards, and Black Coffee will receive the International Achievement Award.
The Samas will honour the greatest in music across more than 30 categories at Sun City on 28 August.
