The 23rd South African Music Awards was held at a glitzy ceremony Sun City on Saturday night.
Kwesta leads the pack with an impressive four awards including the coveted Best Male Artist of the Year and Best Album of the Year. Amanda Black also had a successful evening walking away with four awards.
Winners’ List
· Best Newcomer of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
· Best Duo-Group of the Year – Black Motion – Ya Badimo
· Best Female Artist of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
· Best Male Artist of the Year – Kwesta – Dakar II
· Best Album of the Year – Kwesta – Dakar II
· Record of the Year – Nasty C – Hell Naw
· Best Maskandi Album – Khuzani – Inyoni yomthakathi
· Classical Instrumental Album – Charl du Pleassis Trio – Baroqueswing Vol.II
· Best Afro Pop Album – Vusi Nova – Vusi Nova
· African Indigenous Gospel Album – Living In Christ Legends – Living In Christ Legends
· Best Rock Album – Albert Frost – The Wakeup
· Best Pop Album – GoodLuck – The Nature Within
· Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album – Joshua na die Reen – Die Wereld Binne My
· Best Rap Album – Kwesta – Darak II
· Best Kwaito Album – Dr Malinga – Goodwill
· Best Dance Album – Black Motion – Ya Badimo
· Best Traditional Faith Music Album – Sprit of Praise – Spirit of Praise Vol.6
· Samro Highest Airplay of the Year – Ngud – Kwesta
· SAMPRA Highest Airplay of the Year – Ngud – Kwesta
