The prestigious South African Music Award(SAMA26) has finally come to an end, with over 30 winners.
The event which holds annually, was virtually organized this year, due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Dineo Langa and Donovan Goliath were the hosts through the 5 days.
Before the event kicked off, the organizers were dragged for the partial play with the nomination list, however, things seem a little better after the event, as some of Mzansi faves got their deserving wins.
Benjamin Dube got the most awards, with 3 wins. Followed by Prince Kaybee, with 2 awards.
K.O’s win shook the hip hop industry, as he had a huge comeback; giving hope to the hopeless.
The award lasted from August 3rd to 7th.
Here is the full list of SAMA26 winners
Best Collaboration
K.O and Nandi Madida for Say U Will
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”
Rest Of Africa
Davido for “A Good Time” album
Best Selling Artist
Mlindo The Vocalist for Emakhaya
Best Hip Hop Album
Yanga Chief for Becoming A Popstar
Best Pop Album
Kurt Darren for #PartyTjiedier
Best Kwaito Album
DJ Tira for Ikhenani
Life Achievement Award
Dan Tshanda
Best Pop Album
Matthew Mole for Ghost
Best Selling DVD
Joyous Celebration for Vol 23 Live at CTICC
Best Produced Album of the Year
MFR Souls, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Virgo Deep – Scorpion King
Best Produced Music Video
Ofentse Mwase – Fetch Your Life
Best Live Audio Visual Recording
Benjamin Dube – Glory In His presence
Best Engineered Album
Peter Auret – Into Dust/Waltz for Jozi
Best Classical Album
James Grace – Andaluza – Music of Spain III
Female Artist of The Year Award
Ami Faku – Imali
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bishop Benjamin Dube
Music Video Of The Year
AKA – Jika Featuring Yanga Chief
Duo/Group Of The Year
Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensamble for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony
Album Of The Year
Prince Kaybee for Re Mmino
Record Of The Year
Blaq Diamond for Ibhanoyi
International Achievement Award
Ndlovu Youth Choir
Remix Of The Year
Malume on Decks for Shay’Inumber (Deep Sen)
Best Rock Album
Francois Van Coke for Dagdrome In Surburbia
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