The 2024 edition of these iconic awards were a night of glitz, glamour, and, of course, amazing music.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about what’s hot in South African music - this year’s ceremony was a must-watch.
First thing’s first: The SAMAs are South Africa’s premier music awards, designed to celebrate the best and brightest talent across all genres. Think of them as the local version of the Grammys, but with our special South African talent and flavour. From house and hip-hop to amapiano and rock, the SAMAs recognise excellence in every corner of the South African music scene.
With a fresh new vibe, the ceremony reflected the dynamism of the South African music industry with performances from Priddy Ugly, Zee Nxumalo and Lwah Ndlunkulu, jaw-dropping fashion, and award-winning moments that will have you talking long after the event is over.
The SAMAs are more than just an awards show. They are a celebration of the diversity and richness of South African music, shining a spotlight on both established superstars and emerging talent!
Here’s a list of this year’s winners:
Best Adult Contemporary Album Stimela – Drakensberg Boys Choir
Ikwekwezi FM Best African Adult Contemporary Album Sane – Brenda Mtambo
Best Afro-pop Album Imizwa – Lwah Ndlunkulu
Best Alternative Album I'm With the Singer – I'm With the Singer
Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album Isimo – Kabza De Small and Mthunzi
Best Classical/Instrumental Album End of the Beginning – Fanie Dick
Best Collaboration iPlan – Dlala Thukzin, Sykes and Zaba
Best Dance Album Permanent Music 3 – Dlala Thukzin
Best Engineered Album Reimagined – The Soil
Best Gqom Album We Don't Play the Same Gqom – QueDj
Best Hip Hop Album Dust – Priddy Ugly
Best Jazz Album Enhlizweni: Song From My Heartland – Steve Dyer
Best Kwaito Album Most Wanted – Sykes
Best Maskandi Album Uyihlo noNyoko – uGatsheni
Best Pop Album Tyla – Tyla
Best Produced Album No Other Love – David Watkyns
Best Produced Music Video Dali by Kamo Mphela – Kudzi
Best R&B/Soul Album Testament – Lordkez
Best Reggae Album Give Praises – Skeleton Blazer
Best Rock Album Dans Deur Die Donker – Fokofpolisiekar
Best Traditional Faith Music Album Mo Roriseng – Omega Khunou
Best Traditional Music Album Hamba Naye – Soul Brothers
Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album Estetika – Elandré
Beste Pop Almal Gly – Die Piesangskille
Remix of the Year Weekend Special (Jnr SA remix) – Jnr SA
Rest of Africa Son of a Tribe (Royalty Edition) – Edgar Muzah (Zimbabwe)
Best African Indigenous Faith Album Soothe My Soul: Songs From Our South African Church – Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Best Contemporary Faith Album Unusual – Xolly Mncwango
Lesedi FM Male Artist of the Year UGatsheni – Uyihlo noNyoko
Ukhozi FM Female Artist of the Year Tyla – Tyla
Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year Isimo – Kabza De Small and Mthunzi
SANTAM Newcomer of the Year Tyla – Tyla
SAMPRA Album of the Year Isimo – Kabza De Small and Mthunzi
Catch all your favourites on Channel O.