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23rd South African Music Awards
The 23rd Annual South African Music Awards was held on May 27, 2017, at Sun City Resort and were hosted by Tumi Morake and Somizi Mhlongo. The nominees were announced on April 20, 2017. Nasty C lead the nominations with 6, followed by Kwesta Senzo Brikka Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African people, South African rapper and songwriter. Born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township also known as "K1". In 2003, at the age of 15, he and his friend ... 5. Performers Winners and nominees Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winner's are highlighted in bold. Special Awards * International Achievement Award – Black Coffee Lifetime Achievement Award (Brought to you by Telkom) * Nana Coyote (posthumous award) * Bhekumuzi Luthuli (posthumous award) * Roger Lucey Best Selling Album and Music Downloads of the Year * Nathi ''Buyelekhaya'' Best Selling DVD * Joyous Celebration (Volume 19: Back t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somizi Mhlongo
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo (born 23 December 1972) is a South African media personality, television presenter, actor and choreographer. In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, '' Sarafina!'' which gained him prominence. Mhlongo became lead choreographer for numerous shows and events, including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. After starring and taking part in the choreography of ''Sarafina!'', Mhlongo also appeared in several films including drama film ''Cry, the Beloved Country'' (1995) as well as various television shows, including Idols South Africa and V Entertainment. Early life Somizi Buyani Mhlongo was born on 23 December 1972, in Soweto, the largest township in Johannesburg, to South African actress Mary Twala and actor and comedian Ndaba Mhlongo. Through the influence of his parents, he became exposed to the entertainment industry at a young age. He had one sibling, a brother named Archie, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Khumalo
Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo (born November 11, 1982) is a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Born and raised in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, she was discovered while performing at a gospel talent search and signed a record deal with Bonsai Entertainment, released her debut studio album ''T.K.O'' (2005). She shot to fame after the release of her debut album ''T.K.O'' (2005). She was named the Best Newcomer of 2005 in the Afro Pop music circuit. ''The Past, The Present, The Future'' album was released on 5 November 2012. In May 2013, She scooped award at the 19th South African Music Awards."Kelly Khumalo shines at the SAMA 19" e-Buzz, 14 May 2013. Khumalo's ninth album ''The Voice of Africa'' (2020), which incorporated elements of [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhekumuzi Luthuli
Bhekumuzi Luthuli (13 July 1961 - 7 April 2010) was a well known South African ''Maskandi'' musician. Born in Kwa-Maphumulo, near the Kwa-Zulu Natal town of Stanger, he started making traditional Zulu music on a home-made guitar. In the early 1980s, he joined the ''Mbaqanga'' band Oshimi, based in Durban. After two albums with the group, Luthuli embarked on a successful solo career. His second and third solo releases, ''Unembeza'' and ''Wongikhonzela Enhliziyweni'', won OKTV awards, and were followed by another 17 albums. ''Impempe'' attained platinum status, selling over 50,000 copies. After 23 albums with over a million sale he released ''Imali YabeLungu'' in 2010. It reached gold status in just one week and the title track won a SATMA 2011 award in the category of best song. Discography studio albums * ''Uzoyidel' Inkani'' (1988) * ''Wongikhonzela Enhliziyweni'' (1989) * ''Ngizokwala Uzokhala'' (1990) * ''Unembeza'' (1991) * ''Ngizokwala Uzokhala'' (1992) * ''Ubuyile'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telkom (South Africa)
Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. Telkom is majority state-owned (55.3%) with the South African government owning 40.5% of Telkom, while another 14.8% is owned by another state-owned company - the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which is closely linked to the South African government. History of telecommunications in South Africa The first use of telecommunication in South Africa happened in April 1860 was a single line telegraph connecting Cape Town and Simonstown. In 1879, the first undersea links were introduced, first connecting Durban and Europe. In the 1960s, South Africa was connected to 72 nations and total outgoing annual international calls numbered over 28,800. In 1994, South Africa launched its mobile operations, underwritten by Telkom in partnership with Vodafone. This subsidiary grew to be Vodacom, which Telkom sold in late 2008 in pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Coffee (DJ)
Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo (born 11 March 1976), better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. Coffee established his own record label Soulistic Music, and released his debut self-titled album ''Black Coffee'' (2005), which incorporated elements of R&B and jazz. His career began around 1994 and became prominent after participating in the 2004 Red Bull Music Academy, since then he has released nine studio albums, as well as a live DVD. Throughout his musical career his accolades include: 8 SAMA, 4 DJ Awards, 2 Metro FM Awards and 1 Grammy award. Life and career Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo was born on 11 March 1976 in Umlazi, South Africa. He later moved to Umtata, the town 29 km away from the home of Nelson Mandela Qunu village, staying at the Ngangelizwe township. On the 11th of February 1990, whilst celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela, he was involved in a taxi accident that left him with a brachi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sjava
Jabulani Hadebe (born 2 December 1983), known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including '' uGugu no Andile'' (2009). He then rose to prominence on the drama series ''Zone 14'', where he starred for three consecutive seasons. Sjava ventured into the music industry and signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment. He gained mainstream popularity after he was featured on Miss Pru's acclaimed song "Ameni" in 2015. Sjava's debut album, ''Isina Muva'' (2016), introduced his experimental sound which fuses afrobeats, hip hop and contemporary R&B. His second studio album, '' Umqhele'', was released in 2018 to a critical acclaim. ''Umqhele'', which continues with his fusion sound, grew his African-influenced image, and consolidated to other international regions (mainly in Africa). Before ''Umqhele'', Sjava also released his debut EP, ''Umphako'', in 2018. Life and car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrotraction
Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983) known by his stage name as Afrotraction, is a South African R&B and neo soul musician and producer. Moya is coming from a musical family and his love for music was triggered at an early age. Moya is a self-taught pianist and bassist singing in Siswati in neo soul and R&B styles, and he has worked with many South African artists of different genres. His studio album ''For The Lovers'' (2014), which earned him best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album at the 21st South African Music Awards The 21st Annual South African Music Awards were announced during a gala event at Sun City's Super Bowl arena in the North West province on Sunday night, 19 April 2015. It was branded as #SAMAXXI, where XXI represents the Roman numerals for 21. Wi .... ''Relationships'' his 5th studio album was released 2017, which includes single; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo", later became South Africa's best-selling album. Discograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobi Dixon
Mabi Ntuli, professionally known as Mobi Dixon is a South African DJ and music producer. Dixon's debut studio album ''Tribal Soul'' (2014), which became certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Its lead single "City Rains", debuted number three in South Africa. Career His musical career began while attending school producing beats for South African hip hop artist in late 1990s. After matric he obtained Sound Engineering diploma at Selborne College and Information Technology diploma at Damelin College, East London. In 2007, Ntuli established recording label, and began recording his Extended Play ''Dance is Kulcha''. The EP was released vinyl and digital in 2007. In 2008, Dixon was a contestant on DJU/AXE remix competition and won it. In 2012, Dixon produced ''Dinaledi'' album by DJ Vetkuk and Mahoota. On July 11, 2014, his single "City Rains" featuring Mque was released. The song peaked number at number 3 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa top 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Black
Amanda Benedicta Antony (born 24 July 1993), known professionally as Amanda Black, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Gcuwa her career began in 1999 at the age of 6 singing in church choirs. Amanda was a contestant on ''Idols'' South Africa season 11. Black relocated to Johannesburg in 2016 to pursue her career in music. She signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2016 and achieved recognition in same year following the release of her hit single "Amazulu", which was nominated for several music awards. Her debut studio album ''Amazulu'' (2016), was commercially successful and won "Album of the Year", "Best Newcomer of the Year," "Best Female Artist of the Year" and "Best R&B Soul/Reggae Album". In 2019, she was named the most-stream artist on Apple Music. Amanda's third studio album, ''Mnyama'' was released in 2021. It was preceded by two singles; "Kutheni Na" and "Let It Go". Early life and education Amanda Benedicta Antony is Xhos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tumi Morake
Tumi Morake (born 22 December 1981) is a South African comedian, actress, TV personality, and writer. In 2018, she became the first African woman to have her own set on Netflix. She is also known to be the first woman to host Comedy Central Presents in Africa. Early years and education Morake was born in the Free State. She relocated to Gauteng in the year 2000 and there, she studied Drama at Wits University. Career After completing her tertiary education at DUT, Morake started working at Arepp Theatre for Life, a touring educational theatre company. In July 2005, she joined the comedy industry. She worked at Parker Leisure Management and is known to perform regular stand-up gigs in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Some comedy festivals she has performed at include; Heavyweights Comedy Jam, Blacks Only, Have a Heart, Just Because Comedy Festival, The Tshwane Comedy Festival, The Lifestyle SA Festival and Old Mutual Comedy Encounters. She has hosted shows including; ''Our Perfect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
24th South African Music Awards
The 24th Annual South African Music Awards was held at Sun City, in the North West on June 2, 2018. The list of nominees was announced on April 19, 2018 at Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni. Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Shekhinah each received a node of nomination Other artists with multiple nominations include Mobi Dixon, Distruction Boyz and Riky Rick. It was aired live on SABC 1 at 20:00 CAT. The show was hosted by Somizi Mhlongo, Dineo Ranaka and Mpho Popps. Shekhinah garnered the most awards with four while Mafikizolo came closest by claiming three awards. Steve Kekana, Mbongeni Ngema and Spoke H received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their career spanning over decades. Winners and nominees Winners are listed in bold. ;Album of the Year *''Rose Gold'' – Shekhinah **'' The Beautiful Madness'' – Tresor **''20'' – Mafikizolo **''King Zamar'' – Lady Zamar **''Yellow'' – Shane Eagle ;Duo or Group of the Year *''Mafikizolo'' – Mafikizolo **''Sofa Silahla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South African Music Awards
The South African Music Awards (often simply the SAMAs) are the Recording Industry of South Africa's music industry awards, established in 1995. The ceremony is held annually, usually in late April or May, with the judging process starting in November of the previous year. The nominations are typically announced at the end of March. The winners receive a gold-plated statuette called a SAMA. The show has mostly been held at the Super Bowl in Sun City, with the exception of three years, and broadcast live on national broadcaster, SABC. The ceremony features live performances as once-off collaborations by a selection of nominees. Awards As of the 26th SAMAs, in 2020, there are a total of thirty categories awarded. These categories change from year to year to accommodate changes in music styles and changes in popularity of already existing genres. These genres include adult contemporary, Afrikaans, classical, dance, faith, jazz, Kwaito, Maskandi, pop, rap, reggae, RnB, rock, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
