List: South African Amapiano Awards nominees. The second edition of the South African Amapiano Awards, which were first established in 2021, will be held this year in 2023. The event, themed “Amapiano to the world,” is scheduled to take place in April at the Sun Arena.
According to DJ Qness, the CEO of the South African Amapiano Awards, the awards ceremony is highly anticipated in South Africa and aims to recognize the most popular Amapiano artists in the country. “The South African Amapiano Awards celebrate the hottest Amapiano artists in South Africa,” he stated.
“We will keep pushing the boundaries of our mission to take Amapiano to the world, highlighting the influence of African music and culture worldwide.”
Bathu, the sneaker brand, has revealed a collaboration with the awards. Check out the full list below:
Best Amapiano street dancer
- Chad Jones & Family
- Soweto’s Finest
- Hope Ramafalo & Hlogi Mash (House Of H&H)
- Kananelo & Tlhogi
- Thee Buhle
Best Amapiano Online DJ / Performance Platform
- Balcony Mix – Major League DJz
- Black Music – Mr Jazziq
- Groove Cartel – Groove Cartel
- Mordecai – DJ Mordecai
- Pianocast – Stanky DeeJay
Best Amapiano Artist Manager
- Coby for DBN Gogo
- Dada Archie for Amaroto
- Kreative Korner for Uncle Waffles
- Thuli for Blaqboy Music & Piano Hub
- Tshiamo for Musa Keys
List: South African Amapiano Awards nominees
Best Amapiano Festive Hit
- “Ba Straata” by DJ Maphorisa & Visca feat. Stompiiey, ShaunMusiq, Ftears, Madumane & 2woshort 3
- “Tobetsa” by Myztro, ShaunMusiq & Ftears
- “Zotata” by Pcee, Justin99 & EeQue ft. Mr Jazziq
- “Nkantini” by Mac G & Sir Trill feat. Bailey & EmjayKeyz
- “Stimela” by 2 Point 1 ft. Ntate Stunna & Nthabi Sings
Best Amapiano Breakthrough Act
- Q-Mark & Tipzee}
- Myztro
- Ch’cco
- Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba
- Khanyisa Jaceni
Best Amapiano Dance Act
- Bontle Smith
- Kamo Mphela
- Lady Du
- Pabi Cooper
- Robot Boii
Friends Of Amapiano
- Ami Faku
- Asake
- Beast
- Cassper Nyovest
- Davido
- Dladla Mshunqisi
- Mac Gee
- Msaki
- Vetkuk & Mahoota
- WizKid
Best Amapiano Private School Act
- Gaba Cannal
- DJ Jaivaine
- Kelvin Momo
- Mdu AKA TRP
- DJ Stokie
Best Amapiano Music Video
- “Tanzania” by Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo feat. Sino Msolo & BoiBizza
- “Big Flexa” by Costa Tich feat. C’Buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T
- “Izolo” by DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU, Tyler ICU, Visca
- “Selema” Musa Keys & Loui
- “Umlando” by Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna & Slade
List: South African Amapiano Awards nominees
Best Amapiano Styled Artist
- Focalistic
- Kamo Mphela
- Major League DJz
- Musa Keys
- Uncle Waffles
Best Amapiano Collaboration
- “Asibe Happy” by Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
- “Iy’ntsimbi Zase Envy” by Amaroto ft. Busta 929, Beast, & Dladla Mshunqisi
- “Khusela” by Kabza De Small ft. Msaki
- “Ngixolele” by Busta 929 ft. Boohle
- “Siyathandana” by Cassper Nyovest ft. Boohle & Abidoza
Best Amapiano Album / EP
- “Agape” by Gaba Cannal
- “Ivy League” by Kelvin Momo
- “King Of Amapiano 2” by Kabza De Small
- “Notumato” by Young Stunna
- “Authi ‘eSharp” Mas Musiq
Most Viral Amapiano Song Of the Year
- “Ameno Amapiano Remix (You Wanna Bamba)” by Goya Menor & Nektunez
- “Hamba Wena” by Deep London & Boohle
- “Nkao Tempela” by Ch’cco and Mellow & Sleazy
- “Salary Salary” by Robot Boii, Mellow & Sleazy & Soul Revolver feat. Shaun MusiQ & Teearse
- “Umlando” by Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna & Slade
Best Amapiano Newcomer
- Felo Le Tee
- Pabi Cooper
- Toss
- Uncle Waffles
- Young Stunna
Best Amapiano Produced Song
- “66” by Felo Le Tee & Myztro
- “Ivy league” by Kelvin Momo ft. Ch’cco, Yumbs, TaSkipper & Tlholo
- “Izolo” by DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU feat. Madumane, Mpura, Daliwonga & Visca 4
- “Healer Nhliziyo” by Gaba Cannal & George Lesley ft. Russell Zuma
- “Khusela” by Kabza De Small ft. Msaki