The 22nd Annual

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 N ...

was held on 4 June 2016 at

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and was hosted by

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and

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. The nominees were announced on 21 April 2016 with Nathi,

Emtee Mthembeni Ndevu, better known by his stage name Emtee (stylized as eMTee) is a South African rapper. He was born in Matatiele and grew up in Rockville, Soweto, where he was involved in talent shows. His career began at the age of 17 and his deb ...

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, and

Riky Rick Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado (20 July 1987 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer and producer. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Buck ...

topping the list with four nominations each. Nathi garnered the most awards with five while Black Coffee came closest by claiming four awards.

Performers

Moneoa Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi (born ), is a South African singer-songwriter and actress mononymously known as Moneoa. She came to prominence after the release of her singles, "Is'Bhanxa" and "Pretty Disaster", the latter remixed by Da Capo. She has st ...

* Loki Rothman * Jabu Hlongwane *

Wouter Kellerman Wouter Kellerman (born 20 September 1961) is a GRAMMY® Award-winning South African flautist, producer and composer who has won eight South African Music Awards. Using his classical training as a foundation, Kellerman has focused his attention ...

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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 debu ...

Fifi Cooper Refilwe Boingotlo Moeketsi (born 24 October 1991), known professionally as Fifi Cooper is a South African recording artist. Fifi Cooper started her music career as an R&B singer before her musical versatility saw her release her breakthrough r ...

* Nathi * DJ Ganyani * DJ Merlon * Revolution * Prince Kaybee *

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* Thee Legacy song they performed * Raheem Kemet * Lakota Silva * Nakhane Toure * 24 Skies * Thokozani Langa * Khuzani * Saarkies * The Fraternity * Andriette * Pierre Rossouw *

iFANi Mzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina, better known as iFani, (born 20 November 1985) is a South African Hip-Hop/Rap artist, MC and television presenter. Born in Mthatha and raised in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, His first single was ‘Hola Hater’ ...

* DJ Fortee * DJ Sliqe * Mobi Dixon

Winners and nominees

Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Special Awards

; Amstel Record of the Year (Public Vote) * " Roll Up" –

; International Achievement Award * Black Coffee ; Lifetime Achievement Awards * Nana Coyote (posthumous award) *

Roger Lucey Roger Lucey (born 1954) is a South African musician, journalist, film maker, actor and educator. In the late 1970s and early 1980s his early career as a musician was destroyed by Paul Erasmus of the Security Branch of the South African Police ...

* Bhekumuzi Luthuli (posthumous award)

Sales and Downloads Awards

; Best Selling Album * ''

Buyelekhaya ''Buyelekhaya'' is the debut studio album of Nathi, a South African recording artist. The album singles " Nomvula" and "Noba Ngumama". It was released on 10 March 2015 under Muthaland Entertainment. Commercial performance Upon the release of ' ...

'' – Nathi ; Best Selling DVD * ''Volume 19: Back to the Cross'' – Joyous Celebration ; Best Overall Music Download * "Bayede Baba" –

Sfiso Ncwane Sfiso Ncwane (April 21, 1979 – December 5, 2016) was a South African singer and composer. In 1997, Ncwane joined Mlazi based band called New Edition, joining lead vocalist Ntombifuthi Mntambo and drummer Skhumbuzo Gumede. Ncwane also join a g ...

; Best Selling Ring-Back Tone * "Bayede Baba" –

; Best Selling Full-Track Download * "Nomvula" – Nathi

References

External links

* {{South African Music Awards