All eyes will be on Tyla and Tyler ICU as they battle for #SAMA30 Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year awards in the highly anticipated annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) happening later in the year.
Tyla, a Grammy award winner already, asserts her claim with the worldwide song ‘Water’, while renowned Amapiano star Tyler ICU is riding high on the success of ‘Mnike’, which put the world into a frenzy with its dance challenge.
Two nominations for Music Video of the Year have been secured by Amapiano star Lowsheen for the song ‘Thula’ featuring Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter and ‘Uthando Lwakho’ featuring Master KG and Basetsana.
Lowsheen features in another nominated hit, ‘Ngiyamthanda’ by MaWhoo and Master KG.
Amapiano hits such as ‘IPlan’ by Zaba, Sykes, and Dlala Thukzin, ‘Imithandazo’ by Mthunzi and Kabza De Small, and ‘Sgudi Snyc’ by De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef, and Eemoh will compete for the title of #SAMA30 Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year.
Hits from hip hop, dance, and new age Maskandi, including ‘Lemons’ (Lemonade) by AKA and Nasty C; ‘Mohigan Sun’ by Mörda and Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch; ‘Ronda’ by Blxckie; and ‘Ngiyeza’ by Lwah Ndlunkulu, compete for the top prize in the RiSA Audio Visual Music Video of the Year.
In honour of the 30th anniversary of the South African Music Awards (SAMA), this year’s edition promises a memorable experience and gears to celebrate the best in South African music.
The nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RAV Music Video of the Year were chosen from singles released between April 15, 2023 and April 14, 2024.
Congratulating the nominees Nhlanhla Sibisi, CEO of RiSA, states: “It is with great pride that I salute all the artists who have been shortlisted as nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RAV Music Video of the Year awards. Artist recognition is an important and significant pat on the back, and we continue this tradition in our 30th year of existence. It is beautiful to see how music and artists have evolved over the years.
“I would like to encourage music lovers to play their part by voting for their favourites — what good is an award ceremony without the input of the fans? We look forward to a memorable SAMA as we mark 30 years of existence, and so the journey has begun towards the celebration.”
The public voting for two categories is now open, and to cast their vote, they are required to simply send the artist code to 33485.
The Star
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