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29th South African Music Awards
The 29th Annual South African Music Awards is the 29th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was aired live on SABC 1 on November 18, 2023 hosted by DJ Sabby and Nomalanga Shozi at SunBet Arena. Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube. The late AKA leads the nominees with 7 nominations for his posthumous album '' Mass Country'', ahead of K.O with six nominations. Background 29th South African Music Awards delayed due to financial difficulties, unlike other years nominations are announced on the first quarter. Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube at Soweto State Theater. The ceremony was planned to be held at Durban ICC Arena on November 18 and broadcast live on SABC 1. Later was announced that the venue is changed to Sun Bet Arena. Winners and nominees Below is the full list of nominees. Winners are listed first bold face. Special Awards Rest of Africa Award * Sad Romance – CKay * Timeless †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
28th South African Music Awards
The 28th Annual South African Music Awards was the 28th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was broadcast on SABC 1 hosted by Lawrence Maleka and Nandi Madida on August 28, 2022. Nominees were announced on June 7, 2022. Zakes Bantwini lead the nominations with seven each, ahead of Msaki with 5 nominations. Background The 28th South African Music Awards partnered with TikTok for the first time to promote the ceremony. Three categories; Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, SAMPRA Artist of the Year, were announced on June 3, 2022. Full list nominees were announced on June 7, 2022. Nominees of the last category sponsored by TikTok was announced on August 14, 2022. The first ceremony was held at City Superbowl, Rustenburg on 27 August was broadcast live on YouTube and TikTok, hosted by Mpho Popps and Robot Boii. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first in bold. Special Awards Below the list are the recipients of achievement awards announ ... [...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] |
Inkabi Nation
''Inkabi Nation'' is a studio album by South African artists Big Zulu Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016. He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 ..., Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube and Lwah Ndlunkulu, released on September 9, 2022 through Nkabi Records. Background In early September 2022, Big Zulu announced the album's release date and final track listing on Instagram. Awards The album earned a nomination for Best Traditional Album at 29th South African Music Awards. , - , 2023 , ''Inkabi Nation'' , Best Traditional Album , Track listing Release and singles "Voicemail" by Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as the album's lead single on June 24, 2022. The song peaked at number one on Apple Music in South Africa. The standard edition of the album was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makhadzi
Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born June 30, 1996), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school got signed a record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released ''Muhwalo Uya Ndemela'' in 2015. She garnered local attention after her single "Tshanda Vhuya" released in 2017. Her eight studio album ''Matorokisi'' (2019), debuted number 2 in South Africa. Makhadzi's ninth studio album ''Kokovha'' (2020), became one of her biggest successes and debuted at number one on the South African iTunes albums charts. It contained the chart-topping singles "Amadoda", "Mphemphe", "Kokovha" and "Tshikwama". Her tenth studio album ''African Queen'' (2021) was certified gold in South Africa. Mkhadzi's eleventh studio album ''African Queen 2.0'' (2022), which reached number 1 in one country. Early life Makhadzi was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blxckie
Sihle Sithole (born 24 November 1999), known professionally as Blxckie, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer from Sydenham Heights, Durban. His debut studio album ''B4Now'' (2021) was certified gold in South Africa. Biography and career Sihle Sithole was born on 24 November 1999 in Sydenham Heights, Durban, South Africa. His musical interest started at the age of 8 when he recorded music with his friends. Sithole enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a degree in Social Sciences, but failed to graduate due to the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with Jade Kelly, he commented that he felt there was a disconnect between South African artists and their fans, saying "It's almost like when an artist blows up or gets a little bit of fame, that goes straight to their head. But what they forget is that the fans will always be the thing that stands between you and greatness. As much as they love the music, we need them to keep liste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thokozani Langa
Thokozani Langa (born 9 February 1972) is a ''Maskandi'' musician from Mahlabathini, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Langa signed with Bula Music in 2004 to release his third studio album '' I-Protection Order'' (2011). After receiving exposure on national radio and the traditional South African music program Ezodumo, he was nominated for SAMA for both his albums ''Ipeni Nephepha'' (2005) and ''Lishonil' Ilanga'' (2006), in the category of Best Maskandi Album and Best Mbaqanga Album respectively, alongside The Soul Brothers and Bhekumuzi Luthuli. Langa was engaged for some time in a musical rivalry with fellow Maskandi singer Bhekumuzi Luthuli. The dispute is the subject of Langa's album entitled ''Phuma Kimi'', released in 2007, which won the SATMA award for Best Male Artist in September that year. In 2020, he won Best Maskandi Album award at the SAMA Sama or SAMA may refer to: Places * Sama, Burkina Faso, a town in the Kouka Department, Banwa Province, Burkina Faso * Sama, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khuzani
Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989) professionally known as Khuzani is a South African maskandi singer. Born and raised in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, he rose to prominence after participating on Mgqumeni's album ''iSecret'' 2009. Career Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose was born December 3, 1989 in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. He matriculated at Sibhakabhaka in 2009. That same year, Mpungose was appointed by Shobeni Khuzwayo to complete Mgqumeni's who passed away while working on his album ''iSecret''. His debut studio album ''Bahluleke Bonke'' was released in 2011. The album won Best Selling Album at the Amatshontsho ka Maskandi Awards. On April 7, 2017, his seventh studio album ''Isixaxa Samaxoki'' was released. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) two weeks after its release. In the first quarter of 2019, he embarked on his live concert Gcwalisa iMabhida. His single "Ijele" featuring Luve Dubazane was relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Nuz
Big Nuz was a South African Kwaito trio from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, founded in 2002. The group was composed of three members known by their stage names Mampintsha, R Mashesha, and Danger. History 2003–2006: Early years The founding members grew up together in the township of Umlazi. The naming of the group was inspired by "NUZ", which is the licence plate prefix for all vehicles registered in Umlazi. The group consisted of three members: Mandla Maphumulo (a.k.a. Mampintsha), Mzi (a.k.a. Danger) and Sbu (a.k.a. Mashesha) and was formed in 2002 when they moved from Durban to Johannesburg to secure a recording contract. In 2002, they performed a jingle Backstage on e.tv. With little success in securing a recording contract, the group collaborated with Koloi Lebone and Beatmaker recording songs that have not been released. In 2004, another collaboration with Kwaito artist Ishmael featured them in the song "Boom Boom". In 2006, the group secured a recording contract with Gallo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 friends formed a rap group Ghetto Fellaz which then changed to The Juvenylz, same year. He is currently signed to his own independent media company known as RapLyf Records with co-founder Kid X (rapper), Kid X. He released his debut studio album ''Special ReKwest'' (2010) and his second album ''DaKAR'' (2013), which peaked number 3 on the iTunes South African Hip-hop/Rap chart. Kwesta's third studio album, ''DaKAR II'' (2016), spawned with singles includes; "Ngud'," "Nomayini", "Day One", "Ngiyazifela Ngawe," "Mayibabo" and "Mmino". The album was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA). Having sold 210 000 copies in South Africa, DaKAR II became Bestseller (music), best selling hip hop albums of all-time. His f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Focalistic
Lethabo Sebetso (born 26 May 1996), professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. Born and raised in Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio album ''Sgubhu Ses Excellent'' (2020). Career Lethabo Sebetso born 26 May 1996 in Zone 6, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, his father Kgomotso Sebetso was the former political journalist working at SABC. Lethabo graduated at the University of Pretoria in political science degree. In 2016, he won ''Artist on Rise'' competition. His single "Fak'mali" debuted number 1 on YFM Hip Hop music charts. In early 2020, he established his own record label 18 Area Holdings in partnership with The Vth Seasons. On 10 April 2020, his Extended Play ''Quarantined Tarantino'' was released. In April 2020, his single " Ke Star" featuring Virgo Deep was released. "Ke Star" was certified gold with sales of 25 000 copies. In November 2020, he joined RADAR African programme by Spotify. Foc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |