The 28th 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 the 28th ceremony of the
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 ...
. 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
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, ...
lead the nominations with seven each, ahead of
Msaki
Asanda Lusaseni Mvana(born 31 December 1988) known professionally as Msaki, is a South African composer, singer, and songwriter. Born and grew up in East London, during her childhood she was involved in musical activities. Her career in music ...
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 announced on August 2, 2022.
International Achievement
*
Black Coffee for his international debut to the world and his astonishing
Grammy
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pre ...
win.
Lifetime Achievement
* McCoy Mrubata
* Joe Nina
* Jimmy Dludlu
Chairmans Award
* Yvonne Chaka Chaka
SAMRO Highest Radio Airplay Composers Award
* "
Osama" - Zakes Bantwini and Kasango
References
{{South African Music Awards
2022 music awards
South African Music Awards