FULL LIST: SAMA26 Nominees List by Category and How to Vote, The List includes Music Video of the year, Record of the year nominees
This years’ SAMA26 awards will be hosted under the theme #ForThaKultcha.
When is SAMA26 Awards taking place?
Due to lockdown restrictions which prohibits public entertainment gatherings, the SAMA26 ceremony will be conducted virtually. The SAMA26 awards ceremony will be presented over five nights between 3 and 7 August 2020 at 21.30.
They will be broadcasted over 30-minute episodes, except for the last night which will be a 45min grand finale.
The party & ceremony will be streamed on My Muze by Vodacom and broadcast on Mzansi Magic, DStv CH 161 in August.
Nominees SAMA26: Music Video Of The Year Category and How to Vote
Over the years, music videos have elevated how we perceive music through storytelling, concepts, visual identity, and more. From behind the mic, all the way to the front of the camera, these are your nominees for Music Video Of The Year
MR CASH TIME – SUPA DUPA
Mr Cash Time came through Supa Dupa clean for this one. If you agree, be sure to cast your vote for him to win Music Video Of The Year.
To vote SMS “M1” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Nasty C ft Rowlene – SMA
We all know of a baby that screams their heart out singing along to this song.
Using the same effort, cast your vote if you want Nasty C to win Music Video Of The Year for his Rowlene featured song, ‘SMA.”
How to Vote for Nasty C – SMA ft. Rowlene
To vote SMS “M2” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Price Kaybee – Ft Msaki – Fetch Your Life
They showed us what it looks like to Fetch Your Life, and now you can help
How to Vote for Price Kaybee – Fetch Your Life Ft Msaki
To vote SMS “M3” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Simmy – Umahlalela
Don’t be Umahlalela, get up and cast your votes for Simmy to win Music Video Of The Year for her song “Umahlalela”
How to Vote for Simmy – Umahlalela
To vote SMS “M4” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Tellaman – Whipped
Tellaman took us back in time with his retro and nostalgic feel for his “Whipped” music video with Shekhina and Nasty C vote for him to win Music Video of the Year.
How to Vote for Tellaman – Whipped ft Shekhina and Nasty C
To vote SMS “M5” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
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TNS –My Dali
TNS has proven that you can make it, irrespective of where you come from in this music video with Indlovukazi. Vote for him to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to Vote for TNS ft. Indlovukazi – My Dali
To vote SMS “M6” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Prince Kaybee – Gugulethu
Prince Kaybee gave testament to this on his vibrant music video for this smash single “Gugulethu.” Cast your votes for him to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Prince Kaybee – Gugulethu ft. Afro Brothers, Indlovukazi and Supta
To vote SMS “M7” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Kwesta – Khethile Khethile
There’s nothing like a true love story to warm people’s hearts. Kwesta has been able to capture his truth genuinely and share it for the world to see on “Khethile Khethile.” Vote for him to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Kwesta – Khethile Khethile ft. Makwa, Tshego AMG, Thee Legacy
To vote SMS “M8” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Black Motion – Joy Joy
Black Motion and Brenden Praise have shown us that music can prevail through any time period. Share your joy by voting for them to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Black Motion – Joy Joy ft. Brenden Praise
To vote SMS “M9” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
AKA- Jika
Mr Forbes and uTatakho were the grootmen proving that “kuguga othandayo” on the “Jika” music video. If you get down like them, cast your vote for AKA ft. Yanga Chief to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to Vote for AKA ft. Yanga Chief – Jika
To vote SMS “M11” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Mobi Dixon – ABANTU
A random act of kindness can go a long way. This is what Mobi Dixon portrayed on his visuals for “Abantu” with Samthing Soweto . “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu”, vote for “Abuntu” to win Music Video of the Year #SAMA26
How to Vote for Mobi Dixon ft. Samthing Soweto – ABANTU Video
To vote SMS “M13” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
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Dj Maphorisa – KOKO
The dynamic duo, Dj Maphorisa and Kabza De Small featuring Mhaw Keys use Amapiano to depict our African Heritage through “Koko.” Vote for them to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Dj Maphorisa and Kabza De Small ft. Mhaw Keys – KOKO
To vote SMS “M14” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Lady Zamar – This Is Love
It’s always love and good vibes that Lady Zamar spreads. She did the same with her music video for “This Is Love.” If you’re feeling it, vote for her to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Lady Zamar – This Is Love
To vote SMS “M16” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Dj Sumbody – Ngwana Daddy
The Ayepyep lifestyle is on full display on this video offering from Dj Sumbody. If it’s your favourite, make sure that you vote for “Ngwana Daddy” to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Dj Sumbody – Ngwana Daddy ft. Kwesta, Thebe, Vettys and Vaal Nation
To vote SMS “M17” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Zero12Finest – Baby are you coming
Baby are you coming… to cast your votes for Zero12Finest smash single featuring Thamagnificent2, Do so if you want them to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Zero12Finest ft. Thamagnificent2 – Baby are you coming
To vote SMS “M18” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50.
MFR Souls – Love You Tonight
Roping in over 4 million views on YouTube, MFR Souls definitely came through for “Love You Tonight” featuring Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & ShaSha Vote for them to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for MFR Souls – Love You Tonight ft. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & ShaSha
To vote SMS “M19” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50.
Dj Zinhle – Umlilo
Dj Zinhle came through with the heat, and now it’s time for you to add fuel to the fire by voting for her to win Music Of The Year for “Umlilo” featuring MVZZLE and Rethabile
Vote for them to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for Dj Zinhle – Umlilo ft. MVZZLE and Rethabile
To vote SMS “M20” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
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TLT – Mai Zuzu
When it comes to storytelling, they always get it right. When it comes to standing out and doing things your own way, they seem to be getting that right too. Vote for TLT to win Music Video Of The Year ft. Thabsie song “Mai Zuzu.” #SAMA26
How to vote for TLT – Mai Zuzu ft. Thabsie
To vote SMS “M15” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
K.O – Say U Will
From that gangster love to the sweet kasi love, K.O and Nandi Madida have once again shown us what real on-screen chemistry looks like. “Say U Will” vote for them to win Music Video Of The Year #SAMA26
How to vote for K.O – Say U Will ft. Say U Will
To vote SMS “M12” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
Holly Rey – You
Holly Rey ’s heart is beating for you to vote for her to win Music Video Of The Year for her visuals for “You” #SAMA26
How to vote for Holly Rey – You
To vote SMS “M10” to 33444, vote on My Muze or Dial *120 * 273# SMS cost R1.50
All Categories and Nominations
And the nominees for the 26th South African Music Awards are:
Best Maskandi Album
Bawucisha ngo Paraffin by Abafana baka Mgqumeni
Hlanga Lomhlabathi by Izingane Zoma
Inhloko Nes’Xhanti by Khuzani
Inyoka Yodumo by Sgwebo Sentambo
Upopayi by Thokozani Langa
Best Traditional Music Album
Botshelo by Makopanela Pineng
Richang by Tswelelang Cultural Dancers
Sialala by Vha Venda Cultural Group
Tshimo Ea Tlholwa by Mma Ausi
Ungabanaki by Qadasi & Maqhinga
Best Collaboration
Akulaleki by Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small
Fetch Your Life by Prince Kaybee featuring Msaki
Love You Tonight by MFR Souls featuring DJ Maphorisa, Sha Sha and Kabza De Small
Say U Will by K.O featuring Nandi Madida
Tender Love by Sha Sha featuring DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Re-Birth by TYGC Family
Psalm 103 by Jeffrey Mkansi
Praise & Repentance 2nd Offering by Muzie B
OkaJehova Akanqotshwa by Deborah Fraser
Calvary by Dumi Mkokstad
Newcomer of the Year
Sbu Noah for A David Kind of Psalm (Live)
Ami Faku for Imali
Spha Mdlalose for Indlel’eyekhaya
Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble for Queen Nandi : The African Symphony
Viwe Mkizwana for Tributes
Best African Indigenous Faith Album
Uyalalelwa by The General Universal Zion Church of God (Isitimela)
Thobela Morena by Matsobane Maifo
Themba Lami by Amagoduka
Modula Sione Ore Utlwe, Mookamedi by Wacha Mkhukhu Wachumlilo
Lona Ba Ratang Ho Phela by Amadodana Ase Wesile
Best Jazz Album
Genesis of a Different World by Steve Dyer
Indlel’eyekhaya by Spha Mdlalose
Queen Nandi: The African Symphony by Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble
Tributes by Viwe Mkizwana
Amanzi Nemifula: Umkhuleko by Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane
Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album
Coenie 2.2 by Coenie de Villiers
Boomhuis by Elandré
Jou Huis by Elvis Blue
Pure Plaas by Ricus Nel
Sterker by Riana Nel
Rest of Africa Award
Blossom by Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
I Love Girls With Trobul by Sarz and WurlD (Nigeria)
Metamorfose by Isabel Novella (Mozambique)
YPSZN2 by PsychoYP (Nigeria)
A Good Time by Davido (Nigeria)
The awards will be a virtual affair and air on Mzansi Magic, over five nights, from Monday, 3 August to Friday, 7 August at 21h30, categorised by the hashtags.
Best Afro Pop Album
From Bongo With Love by Bongo Maffin
Imali by Ami Faku
Isiphithiphithi by Samthing Soweto
Selimathunzi by Mthunzi
Umuthi by Blaq Diamond
Best Alternative Music Album
Zeno by Muzi
The Calling by James Deacon
Ndim Nani by Zu.
June by Manu Grace
Cult Pop by Lo-Ghost
Best Reggae Album
From the Low Land by Skeleton Blazer
Impilo Kantanga by Jeremiah Fyah Ises
The Revealer by Botanist
True Stories by Bongo Riot Di Dancehall Wakanda
Vision 2020 by Fruitystar
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
A David Kind of Psalm (Live) by Sbu Noah
Friends in Praise, Vol.2 by Neyi Zimu and Omega Khunou
Glory in His Presence by Benjamin Dube
Project 17 Live at Carnival City by Worship House
Seasons, Volume II by We Will Worship
Best R&B/Soul Album
Elements by Elaine
God Decides by Tellaman
My Heart to Your Soul by Lungisa Xhamela
Pink Panther by Tshego
Promised Land by Yanga Sobetwa
Male Artist of the Year
Benjamin Dube for Glory in His Presence
Samthing Soweto for Isiphithiphithi
Prince Kaybee for Re Mmino
Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane for Amanzi Nemifula: Umkhuleko
Bongo Riot Di Dancehall Wakanda for True Stories
Best African Adult Contemporary Album
Toro ka Mmino by T.S
S.G 2.0 by Tlale Makhene and Ziyawa Ka Zitha
Power of Dreams by Judith Sephuma
I Write What I Dream by Ntsika
Folklore: Chapter 1 by Pilani Bubu
Best Adult Contemporary Album
Swansong by Lance James
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue by the Parlotones
Power by Amanda Black
In a Different Light by Wouter Kellerman
Africa by Ndlovu Youth Choir
Best Kwaito Album
Baby Boy III by Vigro Deep
Ikhenani by DJ Tira
Scorpion Kings by DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small
The Beginning by MFR Souls
The Return of the Scorpion Kings by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa
Beste Pop Album
Elektrisiteit by Dewald Wasserfall
Hou Vas by HANCO
#Partytjiedier by Kurt Darren
Patriot by Appel
Swaeltjies by Danny Smoke
Best Pop Album
DEEP BREATH by Deep Breath
Ghost by Matthew Mole
Here I Am by Christian Heath
Lifeline by Josh Wantie
Solitude by Mike Stent
Best Hip Hop Album
3T by YoungstaCPT
Becoming a Pop Star by Yanga Chief
Injayam Vol.2 by DJ Sliqe
PTYunLTD by KO
Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe by Big Zulu
Best Produced Album
Swansong by Matthew Fink
Scorpion Kings by MFR Souls, DJ Maphorisa, Vigro Deep and Kabza De Small
Re Mmino by Prince Kaybee
Isiphithiphithi by DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, MFR Souls, Howard, Mas Musiq and Samthing Soweto
In a Different Light by Wouter Kellerman
Female Artist of the Year
Ami Faku for Imali
Riana Nel for Sterker
Lady Zamar for Monarch
Manu Grace for June
Spha Mdlalose for Indlel’eyekhaya
Best Live Audio Visual Recording
A David Kind of Psalm (Live) by Sbu Noah
Calvary by Dumi Mkokstad
Glory in His Presence by Benjamin Dube
Krone 6 Live by Krone Various Artists
Your Word Alibuyi Lilambatha by Kholeka
Best Engineered Album
I Write What I Dream by Robin Walsh
Isiphithiphithi by Samthing Soweto, Pete Maher and Mas Musiq
Promised Land by Kurt Michael
The Return of the Scorpion Kings by Mas Musiq
Into Dust/Waltz for Jozi by Peter Auret
Best Classical Album
Vignettes for Violin by Kristel Birkholtz
Die Tale Van My Hart by Wilhelm Lichtenburg
Freehand by Charl du Plessis
Andaluza – Music of Spain III by James Grace
Africa Celebrates by University of Limpopo Choristers and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Best Produced Music Video
Akulaleki by Yolanda Hlakula and Paul Ramaema
Whipped by Kyle White
SMA by Kyle White
Pearls to Swine featuring Tresor & Kid X by Msaki
Fetch Your Life by Ofentse Mwase
Best Rock Album
Until The Last Prayer by Gunshot Blue
The Bright Blue Orchids by The Plastics
Sins of the Father by Black Pistol
Plastic Kids by The Tazers
Dagdrome in Suburbia by Francois van Coke
Duo or Group of the Year
Malumz on Decks for Find Your Way
Worship House for Project 17 (Live at Carnival City)
Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony
We Will Worship for Seasons ,Volume II
Qadasi & Maqhinga for Ungabanaki
Album of the Year
Isiphithiphithi by Samthing Soweto
Re Mmino by Prince Kaybee
Seasons, Volume II by We Will Worship
True Stories by Bongo Riot Di Dancehall Wakanda
Amanzi Nemifula: Umkhuleko by Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane
Remix of the Year
Shay’inumber (Deep Sen) by Oscar Nyathi
Utatakho Remix by Yanga Chief featuring Boity, Dee Koala and Riky Rick
Sad To Think (Fka Mash Glitch Dub) by SculpturedMusic
Culture Vulture (Remix) by 25K
When Jazz Meets House (The Squad Remix) by DJ General Slam featuring Bruno Soares Sax
Best Dance Album
Akhiwe by Oskido
Find Your Way by Malumz on Decks
Monarch by Lady Zamar
Re Mmino by Prince Kaybee
Vibez by DJ Mshega
The artist with the most nominations is Prince Kaybee with a total of nine across all categories, including the public voting ones.