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27th South African Music Awards
The 27th Annual South African Music Awards were the 27th edition of the South African Music Awards. The award show was broadcast live on SABC 1 on July 31, 2021 and was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns. The nominees were announced on 19 May 2021. Kabza De Small received the most nominations with six, ahead of Sun-El Musician with five nominations. The 27th annual SAMAs introduced new categories, introducing best amapiano, gqom and kwaito albums as their own categories. On 17 July 2021, it was announced that television personalities Bontle Modiselle and Lawrence Maleka were to be the hosts of the ceremony. Performers The list of performers was announced on July 28. Winners and nominees Nominees are as listed below. Winners are in bold. Artist Of The Year Top 5 1. Makhadzi 2. Ethyl Ether 3. Blaq Diamond 4. Reece Madlisa and Zuma 5. HLE CAPASSO Most Streamed Song of The Year You're the One - Elaine Best Adult Contemporary Album: Winner: Ndlovu Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bontle Modiselle
Bontle Moloi (née Modiselle) (born 7 October 1990) is a South African actress, television presenter, radio personality, dancer, choreographer, singer and model. In 2015, she starred in the dance film ''Hear Me Move'', which resulted her receiving an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Life and career Early life Bontle Jade-Lee Modiselle was born to Percy and Grace Modiselle,on 7 October 1990, in Soweto, Johannesburg, and was mainly raised in the north-eastern region of Johannesburg. She is of Bantu-speaking ethnic group Tswana. Modiselle has two sisters: model Refilwe Modiselle and television personality Candice Modiselle, both of whom are also in the entertainment industry. Modiselle's father who was a model,died through committing suicide. Modiselle blamed herself for his death as she dreamt of the action before it occurred. She told both her parents after experiencing the nightmare, but it turned out to be true which heavily affect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet & Dust
Sweetness is a basic taste most commonly perceived when eating foods rich in sugars. Sweet tastes are generally regarded as pleasurable. In addition to sugars like sucrose, many other chemical compounds are sweet, including aldehydes, ketones, and sugar alcohols. Some are sweet at very low concentrations, allowing their use as non-caloric sugar substitutes. Such non-sugar sweeteners include saccharin and aspartame. Other compounds, such as miraculin, may alter perception of sweetness itself. The perceived intensity of sugars and high-potency sweeteners, such as Aspartame and Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, are heritable, with gene effect accounting for approximately 30% of the variation. The chemosensory basis for detecting sweetness, which varies between both individuals and species, has only begun to be understood since the late 20th century. One theoretical model of sweetness is the multipoint attachment theory, which involves multiple binding sites between a sweetness rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zakes Bantwini
Zakhele Madida (born May 26, 1980) professionally known as Zakes Bantwini, is a South African singer, record producer and businessman. Born from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee, with whom he collaborated on the song "Juju". Life and career Early life and education Zakhele Madida was born and raised in KwaMashu F-section in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. He went to Shayamoya Junior Primary School and later attended Nqabakazulu High School. At the age of 14 years he had his first child. Despite facing the challenges of being a teenage father, he still went on to finishing his matric. After matriculating, he went on to study at Natal Technikon (now known as Durban University of Technology) where he received a national certificate in Light Music, this is also where he formed his own record label called Mayonie Productions while completing his final year. Madida received a diploma in Jazz and Music performance af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadia Nakai
Nadia Nakai Kandava (née Dlamini; born 18 May 1990), is a South African-born Zimbabwean rapper and television personality. Early life and education Nakai was born in South Africa. Her father is South African and her mother is Zimbabwean. When she was 16 years old, her surname was changed from her father's to her mother's. Nakai attended Fourways High School in Johannesburg for a year then finished her schooling in Kenya. She later studied a degree in marketing, communication, and media studies at Monash University, Johannesburg. Career 2013–2017: Beginnings and ''Bragga'' Nakai made her first television appearance on the e.tv hip hop show ''Shiz Niz'' where she won the Mixtape 101 competition, making her the first female to win the competition. She then rose to prominence in September 2013, when she released her debut single "Like Me". The following year, she was featured on the remix of Riky Rick song, ''Amantombazane'' amongst various acts. As for June 2015, Nakai r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boity Thulo
Boitumelo Thulo (born April 28, 1990), popularly known as Boity, is a South African television personality, rapper, actress, businesswoman and model. In 2019, Thulo was named as one of ''Forbes'' Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector. She came to spotlight after the release of her debut single ''"Wuz Dat"'' in 2018 featuring Nasty C. In 2020, she signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa and release her EP ''4436''. The EP was nominated for Best Hip Hop Album at the 27th South African Music Awards. Early life Thulo was born in Potchefstroom, North West, where she was raised by her maternal grandmother. She is the only daughter of Modiehi Thulo, her mother. Thulo studied psychology and criminology at Monash University, but later dropped out because her mother was unable to pay for her varsity fees. She then signed to a casting agency which resulted in her in appearing on a Wimpy commercial in 2010. Career Film and television T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nasty C
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo (born 11 February 1997), known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer. After releasing three mixtapes, one being "Undisputed" and two EPs, Ngcobo released his debut album '' Bad Hair'' (2016), and ''Strings and Bling'' (2018) which was associated and supported by his first tour, ''The Ivyson Tour''. He was the youngest recipient of an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, namely the Best Freshman Award. In March 2020, Nasty C signed a joint venture deal with Def Jam Records, and released his United States official single after joining Def Jam, "There They Go", which gained him global recognition, he then released his third album on 28 August 2020, and his first on the label which is titled ''Zulu Man with Some Power'' (2020). Life and career 1997–2015: Early life and initial mixtapes Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo was born on 11 February 1997 in Diepkloof, a borough of Soweto, Joha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zulu Man With Some Power
''Zulu Man with Some Power'' is the third studio album by South African rapper Nasty C. It was released by Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music Group on August 28, 2020. The album features several American artists, Ari Lennox, T.I., Lil Keed and Lil Gotit. Accolades Release On August 28, 2020, Nasty C released his third studio album ''Zulu Man with Some Power'' is about fifty eight minutes and thirty one seconds consisting of 20 tracks. The album was released under Def Jams Recordings and Universal Music South Africa. The album was preceded by five singles. "There They Go", "Eazy", "Palm Trees" and "They Don't", which features American rapper T.I., and the fifth and final single "Black and White" with American singer Ari Lennox was released 12 February 2021. Track listing Credits adapted from Genius, AllMusic & Apple Music Sample Credit * "Feeling" samples "Always" by Kota the Friend featuring Kyle Kyle or Kyles may refer to: Places Canada * Kyle, Saskatchew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simmy
Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela, better known by her stage name Simmy, is a South African singer-songwriter. She gained prominence in 2018, after signed a record deal with EL World Music and release her debut album ''Tugela Fairy'' (2018), spawned with hit singles "Ngiyesaba", "Ubala", "Umahlalela". The album was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa. Her second studio album ''Tugela fairy (Made of Stars)'' (2020), which debuted number 3 in one country. Life and career Early life and education Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela was born in South Africa, as the youngest of four children. In an interview with Emmanuel Tjiya Sowetan newspaper, Simmy revealed that she was raised by strict parents growing up. She is an alumna of University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she studied Social Sciences. In 2013, while she was attending at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Nhlangulela met Sandile Sithole who introduced her to Sun-El Musician. After she completed her degree in Socia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Made Of Stars
"Made of Stars" is a song performed by Israeli singer Hovi Star. The song represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, and was written and produced by Doron Medalie. The song was released as a digital download on 30 March 2016 through Universal Music Group. Eurovision Song Contest The Israeli entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was selected through the reality singing competition ''HaKokhav HaBa L'Eirovizion'' ("The Next Star for Eurovision"). The competition consisted of fifteen shows, which commenced on 5 December 2015 and concluded on 3 March 2016. The final took place on 3 March 2016 at the G.G. Studios in Neve Ilan, Jerusalem. The four performers were matched with a potential Eurovision Song Contest song chosen from over 100 submissions by a professional committee with members from IBA, Keshet and the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation. The winner was selected in two rounds. In the first round the four performers competed in duels and each performed a cover ... [...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] |
The Voice Of Africa (Kelly Khumalo Album)
''The Voice of Africa'' is the ninth studio album by South African singer Kelly Khumalo. It was released on October 9, 2020, by Universal Music. It was produced by Mondli Ngcobo. The album was certified gold in South Africa. Background On February 13, 2020, Kelly announced that she had started recording her ninth studio album on her Instagram account. Singles "Empini" was released as album's lead single on June 19, 2020, as well as accompanying music video. The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts. "Esiphambanweni" featuring Hlengiwe Mhlaba was released on September 11, 2021, as the third single, peaked number one on South Africa Gospel charts. Commercial performance ''The Voice of Africa (TVOA)'' was certified gold in South Africa on May 20, 2021. The album tracks "Empini" 4× platinum, "Esiphambanweni" 2× platinum, and "Ngathwala Ngaye" certified platinum. Track listing Accolades ''The Voice of Africa'' was nominated for Best Afro Pop Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azana (singer)
Makhosazana Princess Masongo (born 13 September 2000), professionally known as Azana is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Chesterville, her musical career began at the age of 15. Having signed a record deal with Big City Dreams, Azana's debut studio album ''Ingoma'' (2020), debuted number one in South Africa. Its lead single "Your Love" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Career Her breakthrough single "Your Love" was released in May 2020, produced by Taffy Da Don. The song was commercial success certified double platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA). Her debut studio album ''Ingoma'' was released on 17 July 2020. The album peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Pop Chart. It features Afriikan Papi, Disciples of House, and Sun-El Musician. At the 27th ceremony of South African Music Awards The South African Music Awards (often simply the SAMAs) are the Recording Industry of South Africa' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
