The SAMA26 Winners have been announced. SAMA26 was streamed on mymuze.com by Vodacom and broadcast on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161 from 3 to 7 August 2020 at 9:30pm. SAMA26 episodes are available on DStv Catch Up.
Nhlanhla Sibisi, RiSA CEO comments on the week’s proceedings at SAMA26
“It has been a great week of celebration and festivities. We at the SAMA are delighted that despite the Covid-19 restrictions of lockdown and social distancing, the show indeed has gone on. We extend our congratulations to all the musicians who received the prestigious awards at SAMA26, as well as the nominees and our honourees. Let’s stand by our artists and support their efforts.
“We owe a debt of gratitude to the creatives behind the scenes who brought this lockdown spectacle to life and for five nights entertained South Africans. A message of gratitude to our sponsors My Muze by Vodacom and broadcast partner Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161. We look forward to SAMA27 with the hope that our country and the world would be in a better place, free from Covid-19, for now keep safe and keep the music playing.”
Rehana Hassim, Executive Head for Digital & Lifestyle at Vodacom comments
“My Muze, powered by Vodacom, was created to give artists and fans a digital platform that celebrates the biggest passion point amongst South Africans…music.”
“That’s why we partnered with the SAMAs to amplify the amazing talent that our country has produced. We congratulate all the winners tonight and throughout the week. We wish them all the best in the coming year, and hope that through My Muze we can connect them for a better future.”
Nomsa Philiso, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net comments
“As the curtain draws on SAMA26, we look back at all the magical moments, the performances, the suspense and the acceptance speeches.”
“From all theme winners to lifetime achievers that brought us to tonight – the climax – the show was what it was because of the nominees, winners, our viewers at home, all the sponsors and most importantly, the event organisers led by RiSA. A special shout out to everyone involved in putting this event together and to our viewers, stay home and stay safe and enjoy the music, Mzansi Style!”.
Here are the full list of SAMA26 Winners:
#ForThaClub Winners
Best Rock Album: Dagdrome in Suburbia by Francois van Coke
Duo/Group of the Year: Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble for Queen Nandi
Album of the Year: Re Mmino by Prince Kaybee
International Achievement Award: Ndlovu Youth Choir
Best Remix: “Shay’inumber” by Malumz on Decks
Best Dance Album (In Partnership with YFM): Re Mmino by Prince Kaybee
Record Of The Year: Ibhanoyi by Blaq Diamond
#ForThaCraft Winners
Best Live Audio Visual Recording: Glory in His Presence by Benjamin Dube
Best Engineered Album: Into Dust/Waltz for Jozi by Peter Auret
Best Classical Album: Andaluza – Music of Spain III by James Grace
Female Artist of the Year: Ami Faku for Imali
Best Produced Music Video: “Fetch Your Life” by Ofentse Mwase
Music Video Of The Year: “Jika” by AKA featuring Yanga Chief
Lifetime Achievement Award: Benjamin Dube
#ForThaStreets Winners
Best Kwaito Album: Ikhenani by DJ Tira
Beste Pop Album: #Partytjiedier by Kurt Darren
Best Pop Album: Ghost by Matthew Mole
Best Hip Hop Album: Becoming A Popstar by Yanga Chief
Best Selling DVD: Volume 23 Live at CTICC by Joyous Celebration
Best Selling Artist: Mlindo the Vocalist for Emakhaya
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dan Tshanda
#ForThaSoul Winners
Best Afro Pop Album: Isphithiphithi by Samthing Soweto
Best Reggae Album: True Stories by Bongo Riot Di Dancehall Wakanda
Best African Adult Contemporary Album: Folklore-Chapter 1 by Pilani Bubu
Best Adult Contemporary Album: Africa by Ndlovu Youth Choir
Best R&B/Soul Album: My Heart To Your Soul by Lungisa Xhamela
Best Alternative Music Album: Cult Pop by Lo-Ghost
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album: Glory In His Presence by Benjamin Dube
Male Artist of the Year: Prince Kaybee for Re Mmino
#ForThaRoots Winners
Best Maskandi Album: Upopayi by Thokozani Langa
Best Traditional Music Album: Ungabanaki by Qadasi & Maqhinga
Best Collaboration: Say U Will by K.O featuring Nandi Madida
Best Traditional Faith Music Album: Calvary by Dumi Mkokstad
Newcomer of the Year: Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony
Best African Indigenous Faith Album: Lona Ba Ratang Ho Phela by Amadodana Ase Wesile
Best Jazz Album: Queen Nandi: The African Symphony by Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble
Beste kontemporêre Musiek Album: Sterker by Riana Nel
Rest of Africa Award: A Good Time by Davido (Nigeria)
There you have it, the full list of SAMA26 winners. Congratulations to all the winners! I wish them all of the best with their future musical endeavours.
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