SAMAs 2022 announce first batch of nominees

The amapiano hitmaker is nominated four times in the Record of the Year category for ‘Abalele’, ‘Asibe Happy’, ‘Banyana’ and ‘Izolo’, and once in the Music Video of the Year category for ‘Izolo’.

Following next with four nods is De Mthuda – twice for ‘Jola’ and ‘John Wick’ in the Record of the Year category and twice for the same tracks in the Music Video of the Year category.

Other artists who received multiple nominations include Mi Casa, Kabza De Small, Ami Faku and Boohle. The Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year and SAMPRA Artist of the Year are the only categories voted for exclusively by the public. The remaining nominees for adjudicated categories will be announced at an exclusive event in Johannesburg on 7 June.

“The calibre of nominees in the Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year and SAMPRA Artist of the Year categories this year are exciting in their diversity across genres,” Recording Industry of South Africa CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said. “This cohort is a true reflection of ground breakers who have worked hard and adapted through a global pandemic to give us their best offerings. I encourage the fans to vote for their favourites while there is still time. We wish the nominees well and look forward to presenting these awards at the main event.”

The public can vote as follows:

• SAMPRA Artist of the Year – Dial *120*33121# and select 1.
• Music Video of the Year – Dial *120*33121# and select 2.
• Record of the Year – Dial *120*33121# and select 3.

Note: USSD is charged at R1.50 per minute for every vote and free minutes do not apply.

Below are the nominees:

Record of the Year

• ‘Osama’ – Zakes Bantwini and Kasango
• ‘Questions’ – Shekhinah
• ‘Mamela’ – Mi Casa
• ‘Banyana’ – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU feat. Daliwonga, Sir Trill and Kabza De Small
• ‘Abalele – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa feat. Ami Faku
• ‘Adiwele’ – Young Stunna feat. Kabza De Small
• ‘Bopha’ – Mellow& Sleazy and Felo Le Tee feat. DJ Maphorisa, Madumane and Young Stunna
• ‘Vula Mlomo’ – Musa Keys feat. Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi
• ‘Asibe Happy’ – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa feat. Ami Faku
• ‘John Wick’ – De Mthuda feat. Da Muziqal Chef and Sir Trill
• ‘I’m With You’ – Matthew Mole
• ‘Umsebenzi Wethu’ – Busta 929 and Mpura feat. Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du and Reece Madlisa
• ‘Black And White’ – Nasty C and Ari Lennox
• ‘Izolo’ – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU feat. Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca
• ‘Phakade Lami’ – Nomfundo Moh feat. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
• ‘Jola’ – De Mthuda feat. Sino Msolo
• ‘Shine Your Light’ – Master KG and David Guetta feat. Akon
• ‘Postcards’ – Jeremy Loops
• ‘Ngathwala Ngaye’ – Kelly Khumalo feat. Mondli Ngcobo
• ‘Right Now’ – Elaine

Music Video of the Year

• ‘LiYoshona (Main Mix)’ – Kwiish SA feat. Njelic, MalumNator and De Mthuda
• ‘Izolo’ – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU feat. Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca
• ‘Summer Yo Muthi’ – Blaq Diamond
• ‘Phakade Lami’ – Nomfundo Moh feat. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
• ‘Nkulunkulu’ – Kamo Mphela
• ‘Jola’ – De Mthuda feat Sino Msolo and Da Muziqal Chef
• ‘Indlovu’ – DJ Zinhle feat. Lloyiso
• ‘Yini Sdakwa’ – ThackzinDJ, Tee Jay and Sir Trill feat. Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana_ Daughter, Rascoe Kaos, Moscow and Mpura
• ‘S’bali’ – Intaba Yase Dubai
• ‘Mamela’ – Mi Casa
• ‘John Wick’ – De Mthuda feat. Sir Trill and Da Muziqal Chef
• ‘Woza’ – Mr JazziQ, Kabza De Small and Lady Du feat. Boohle
• ‘Superman’ – DJ Stokie feat. Kabza De Small, Masterpiece YVK and Madumane
• ‘Getting Late’ – Tyla feat. Kooldrink
• ‘Umuzi eSandton’ – Big Zulu Feat. Lwah Ndlunkulu
• ‘Buyile’ – Khuli Chana feat. Tyler ICU, Stino Le Thwenny and Lady Du
• ‘Ghanama’ – Makhadzi feat. Prince Benza
• ‘Inhlupheko’ – Big Zulu feat. Mduduzi
• ‘Chucks’ – YOUNOTUS and Mi Casa
• ‘Mmapula’ – Busta 929 feat. Mzu M

SAMPRA Artist of the Year

• Bello no Gallo
• Haksul MUZIQ
• Fanie Dick
• AfroToniQ
• Zion Agreement
• A-Reece
• Musa Keys
• Msaki
• Jennifer Zamudio
• Millie Ngwalangwala
• Rodger KB
• Brandon Dhludhlu
• HunTer Leite
• NLite
• Emtee
• PressCee
• Cece Vee
• Young Stunna
• Lady X
• Makhadzi