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Prince Kaybee, DJ Zinhle & More Earn SAMA Nominations While Master KG, Makhadzi, Ayanda Jiya Get Snubbed
Here's the full list of nominees for the South African Music Awards.
The 28th South African Music Awards (SAMAs) nominees have been announced. The awards are scheduled to air virtually between August 3 to 7, on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) at 9.30 pm (SAST) and via streaming on My Muze.
Prince Kaybee, DJ Zinhle and K.O dominated the list with more than four nominations each while the likes of Master KG, Makhadzi, Ayanda Jiya and Nadia Nakai were snubbed.
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<p>On Twitter, musicians had their fair share of opinions on who needed to be on the list of nominees this year. </p>
<p>Disappointed rapper <a href="https://twitter.com/casspernyovest/status/1283695638392209408?s=20" target="_blank">Cassper Nyovest</a> said rapper Nadia Nakai, who is signed under the rapper's Family Tree imprint, should have been nominated for Best Hip Hop album because she dropped a "great body of work." </p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p><br></p>
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<p>Equally disappointed, singer <a href="https://twitter.com/Ayanda_Jiya/status/1283716973499744257?s=20" target="_blank">Ayanda Jiya</a> responded to her lack of nomination for Best R&B Album despite having released three singles, one of them "Lover for Life" featuring rapper Stogie T, has been one of the most played songs on South African radio since its release.<br></p>
<p>Fans and artists pointed out that most artists who aren't signed to big labels, mostly Sony Music or Universal Music got snubbed. </p>
Music Video of the Year
<p>K.O "Supa Dupa"</p><p>Nasty C ft. Rowlene "SMA"</p><p>Prince Kaybee ft. Msaki "Fetch Your Life"</p><p>Simmy "Umahlalela"</p><p>Tellaman ft. Shekhinah and Nasty C "Whipped"</p><p>TNS ft. Indlovukazi "My Dali"</p><p>Prince Kaybee ft. Indlovukazi, Supta and Afro Brothers "Gugulethu"</p><p>Kwesta ft. Makwa, Tshego AMG and Thee Legacy "Khethile Khethile"</p><p>Black Motion ft. Brenden Praise "Joy Joy"</p><p>Holly Rey "You" </p><p>AKA ft. Yanga Chief "Jika"</p><p>K.O ft. Nandi Madida "Say U Will"</p><p>Mobi Dixon ft. Samthing Soweto "Abantu"</p><p>DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small ft. Mhaw Keys "Koko"</p><p>TLT ft. Thabsie "Mai Zuzu"</p><p>Lady Zamar "This is Love"</p><p>DJ Sumbody ft. Kwesta, Thebe, Vettys and Vaal Nation "Ngwana Daddy"</p><p>Zero12Finest ft. Thamagnificent 2 "Baby Are You Coming"</p><p>MFR Souls Ft. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Sha Sha "Love You Tonight"</p><p>DJ Zinhle ft. Mvzzle and Rethabile "Umlilo"</p>Record of the Year
<p>Prince Kaybee ft. Msaki "Fetch Your Life"<br></p><p>Tellaman ft. Nasty C and Shekhinah "Whipped"</p><p>DJ Zinhle ft. Mvzzle and Rethabile "Umlilo"</p><p>Nasty C ft. Rowlene "SMA"</p><p>Sun-El Musician ft. Ami Faku "Into Ingawe"</p><p>Lady Zamar "This is Love"</p><p>Samthing Soweto ft. Sha Sha, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small "Akulaleki"</p><p>Prince Kaybee ft. Afro Brothers, Indlovukazi and SUPTA "Gugulethu"</p><p>K.O "Supa Dupa"</p><p>Holly Rey "You"</p><p>De Mthunda & Njelic "Shesha"</p><p>Tresor ft. Msaki "Sondela"</p><p>Tshego ft. King Monada "No Ties"</p><p>AKA ft. Yanga Chief "Jika"</p><p>Blaq Diamond "Ibhonoyi"</p><p>Black Coffee ft. Usher "LaLaLa"</p><p>Kaygee Daking & Bizizi ft. Killer Kau "Kokota" </p><p>TNS ft. Indlovukazi "My Dali"</p><p>Black Motion ft. Brenden Praise "Joy Joy" </p><p>Semi Tee ft. Miano and Kammu Dee 'Labantwana Ama Uber"</p>Best Maskandi Album
<p>Abafana baka Mgqumeni <em>Bawucisha ngo Paraffin</em></p><p>Izingane Zoma <em>Hlanga Lomhlabathi</em></p><p>Khuzani <em>Inhloko Nes'Xhanti</em></p><p>Sgwebo Sentambo <em>Inyoko Yodumo</em></p>Thokozani Langa <em>Upopayi</em>Best Traditional Music Album
<p>Makopanela Pineng <em>Botshelo</em></p><p>Tswelelang Cultural Dancers <em>Richang</em></p><p>Vha Venda Cultural Group <em>Sialala</em></p><p>Mma Ausi <em>Tshiamo Ea Tlholwa</em></p>Qadasi & Maqhinga <em>Ungabanaki</em>Best Collaboration
<p>Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small "Akulaleki"</p><p>Prince Kaybee featuring Msaki "Fetch Your Life"</p><p>MFR Souls featuring DJ Maphorisa, Sha Sha and Kabza De Small "Love You Tonight"</p><p>K.O featuring Nandi Madida "Say U Will"</p><p>Sha Sha featuring DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De "Small Tender Love"</p>Best Traditional Faith Music Album
<p>TYGC Family <em>Re-birth</em></p><p>Jeffrey Mkansi <em>Psalm 103</em></p><p>Muzie B Praise & Repentance <em>2nd Offering</em></p><p>Deborah Fraser <em>OkaJehova Akanqotshwa</em></p>Dumi Mkokstad <em>Calvary</em>Newcomer of the Year
<p>Sbu Noah<em> A David Kind of Psalm (Live)</em></p><p>Ami Faku <em>Imali</em></p><p>Spha Mdlalose <em>Indlel'eyekhaya</em></p><p>Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble<em> Queen Nandi : The African Symphony</em></p><p>Viwe Mkizwana <em>Tributes</em></p>Best African Indigenous Faith Album
<p>The General Universal Zion Church of God (Isitimela) <em>Uyalalelwa</em></p><p>Matsobane Maifo <em>Thobela Morena</em></p><p>Amagoduka <em>Themba Lami</em></p><p>Wacha Mkhukhu Wachumlilo <em>Modula Sione Ore Utlwe, Mookamedi</em></p><p>Amadodana Ase Wesile <em>Lona Ba Ratang Ho Phela</em></p>Best Jazz Album
<p>Steve Dyer <em>Genesis of a Different World</em></p><p>Spha Mdlalose <em>Indlel'eyekhaya</em></p><p>Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble <em>Queen Nandi: The African Symphony</em></p><p>Viwe Mkizwana <em>Tributes</em></p>Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane <em>Amanzi Nemifula: Umkhuleko</em>Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album
<p>Coenie de Villiers <em>Coenie 2.0</em></p><p>Elandré <em>Boomhuis</em></p><p>Elvis Blue <em>Jou Huis</em></p><p>Ricus Nel <em>Pure Plaas</em></p>Riana Nel <em>Sterker</em>Rest of Africa Award
<p>Zimbabwe's Sha Sha "Blossom"</p><p>Nigeria's Sarz and WurlD ft Trobul "I love Girls"</p><p>Mozambique's Isabel Novella "Metamorfose"</p><p>Nigeria's PsychoYP "YPSZN2"</p><p>Nigeria's Davido "A Good Time" </p>Best Afro Pop Album
<p>Bongo Maffin <em>From Bongo With Love</em></p><p>Ami Faku <em>Imali</em></p><p>Samthing Soweto<em> Isiphithiphithi</em></p><p>Mthunzi <em>Selimathunzi</em></p><p>Blaq Diamond <em>Umuthi</em></p>Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
<p>Sbu Noah<em> A David Kind of Psalm (Live) </em></p><p>Neyi Zimu and Omega Khunou <em>Friends in Praise, Vol.2</em> </p><p>Benjamin Dube <em>Glory In His Presence</em></p><p>Worship House <em>Project 17 Live at Carnival City</em></p><p>We Will Worship <em>Seasons Volume II</em></p>Best R&B/Soul Album
<p>Elaine <em>Elements</em></p><p>Tellaman <em>God Decides</em></p><p>Lungisa Xhamela <em>My Heart to Your Soul</em></p><p>Tshego <em>Pink Panther</em></p>Yanga Sobetwa <em>Promised Land</em>Male Artist of the Year
<p>Benjamin Dube <em>Glory in His Presence</em></p><p>Samthing Soweto <em>Isiphithiphithi</em></p><p>Prince Kaybee <em>Re Mmino</em></p><p>Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane <em>Amanzi Nemifula: Umkhuleko</em></p><p>Bongo Riot Di Dancehall <em>Wakanda True Stories</em></p>Best African Adult Contemporary Album
<p>T.S <em>Toro ka Mmino</em></p><p>Tlale Makhene and Ziyawa Ka Zitha <em>S.G 2.0</em></p><p>Judith Sephuma <em>Power of Dreams</em></p><p>Ntsika <em>I Write What I Dream</em></p><p>Pilani Bubu <em>Folklore: Chapter 1</em></p>Best Adult Contemporary Album
<p>Lance James <em>Swansong</em></p><p>The Parlotones <em>Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue</em></p><p>Amanda <em>Black Power</em></p><p>Wouter Kellerman <em>In a Different Light</em></p><p>Ndlovu Youth Choi <em>Africa</em></p>
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