As the curtain falls on the 29th South African Music Awards (SAMA29), music enthusiasts and fans alike are rekindling the euphoria of the dazzling event that unfolded. From the captivating performances to the jubilant winners, SAMA29 was a celebration of South Africa’s diverse musical landscape.
Full List of SAMA29 Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Female Artist of the Year | Lavish Worship – Ntokozo Mbambo |
| Male Artist of the Year | Mass Country – AKA |
| Duo/Group of the Year | DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small – Scorpion Kings Live Sun Arena |
| Album of the Year | Lavish Worship – Ntokozo Mbambo |
| Newcomer of the Year | Myztro – 2.0 Nkwari |
| Best Engineered Album | Mass Country – AKA, Engineered by Robin Kohl & Itu |
| Best Dance Album | Asante – Mörda |
| Best African Adult Contemporary | Usiba Lwe Gazi – Nathi |
| Best Adult Contemporary Album | Dark Secrets – Louise Carver |
| Best Afro-Pop Album | Isibuko – Sjava |
| Best Alternative Album | On The Romance of Being – Desire Marea |
| Best Amapiano Album | KOA II Part 1 – Kabza De Small |
| Best Classical/Instrumental Album | Fire Beast – Vox Chamber Choir & Franco Prinsloo |
| Best Collaboration | AKA feat Nasty C – Lemons (Lemonade) |
| Best Hip-Hop Album | This Is Religion – MashBeatz |
| Best Jazz Album | The Spirit of Ntu – Nduduzo Makhathini |
| Best Kwaito Album | Speak N Vrostaan – Kwesta & Kabza De Small |
| Best Maskandi Album | Umqhele neThawula – Khuzani |
| Best Pop Album | Seasons – Lloyiso |
| Best Produced Album | KOA II Part 1 – Kabza De Small, Produced by Da Muziqal Chef, Mdu aka TRP, Stakev, DJ Maphorisa, Felo Le Tee |
| Best Produced Music Video | Elaine – Shine, Directed by Jesse Ray Diamond, Produced by Shayna Gianelli |
| Best R&B/Soul Album | But Could The Moments in Between – Manana |
| Best Reggae Album | Unleashed – Blakka Yut |
| Best Rock Album | Kanniedood – Francois van Coke |
| Best Traditional Faith Album | The Overflow Gcwala Kimi – Dumi Mkokstad |
| Best Contemporary Faith Album | Lavish Worship – Ntokozo Mbambo |
| Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album | Toe Roep Ek Jou Naam – Jan Blohm & Ryno Velvet |
| Best Traditional Album | African Queen 2.0 – Makhadzi |
| Beste Pop Album | Jona – Bernice West |
| Remix of the Year | Mörda & Yallunder – Ndinovalo |
| Rest of Africa Award | Sounds of Peace – Moreira Chonguiç |
| Best Gqom Album | Meeting With The King – DJ LAG |
| Best African Indigenous Faith Album | Emmanuel (Farewell to Phodiso Joel Kgaudi) – JTG Gospel Choir |
| SAMRO Highest Airplay Composer Award | SETE (feat. Young Stunna & Blxckie) |
| CAPASSO Most Streamed Song Award | SETE (feat. Young Stunna & Blxckie) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Mandoza (posthumous), Ihhashi Elimhlophe, Gloria Bosman (posthumous), and Pops Mohamed |
| International Achievement | Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode |
| Record of the Year | Stimela – 2Point1 (feat. Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings) |
| Music Video of the Year | Stimela – 2Point1 (feat. Ntate Stunna and Nthabi Sings) |
The night was not only about the winners but also paying homage to legendary figures with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Mandoza, Ihhashi Elimhlophe, Gloria Bosman, and Pops Mohamed were honored posthumously for their immeasurable contributions to the music industry.
SAMA29 also acknowledged international achievements, with Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode receiving well-deserved recognition.
As the echoes of the music subside, SAMA29 remains etched in the memories of fans, leaving a legacy of outstanding talent, emotional tributes, and the celebration of South African music in all its diversity. The winners, both established and emerging, stand as a testament to the richness and vibrancy of the nation’s musical tapestry.
