From stage performers to artists from psychedelic lights to jaw-breaking stage. Brilliant combination of hardwork and efforts by the organizers. Big up!
The only snag were two female presenters on the carpet who seemed to be contradicting themselves. We hope such amateurish behavior will never feature on our “Grammys” next year.
Hangers-on, groupies and all and sundry came in droves to welcome the SAMAs having been brought back after a hiatus at the ceremonial venue.
With the public encouraged to vote for their choice of province to host the event next year, will Sun- City be the obvious choice once again?
However, security needs to be beefed up in such events due to its magnitude. This is as a result of pick-pocketing and theft which was the order of the evening.
My cousin’s fiancé was a victim having lost her mobile.
Pre-parties on Sunday evening hosted by both SABC1 and Metro fm were a blast and unforgettable experience!
Forbidden waters, hospitality and beautiful ones- flowed until wee hours of the morning resulting in some peeps -whom I shall not mention- taking out next to the parking lot. S’mogo…
Zahara, we congratulate you for bagging 8 awards. You deserve it sista! After-all bad publicity does work or kanjani?
Having said all that, herewith below winners of the awards:
Best Alternative Album
The Dirty Skirts for Lost In The Fall
Best Kiddies Album
Wendy Oldfield for Singalong Kidz Volume 2
Best Smooth Urban Music Album
Zahara for Loliwe
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
The Plain Truth – We Are The Shining Ones
Best Classical and Instrumental Album
CH2 for Ping
Best Collaboration
Zahara featuring Georgy for Incwad’Encane
Best Jazz Album
Jimmy Dludlu for Tonota
Best Pop Album
Lloyd Cele for One
Best African Adult Album
Zonke for Ina Ethe
Best Rock Album
Shadowclub for Guns and Money
Best Traditional Music Album
Soul Brothers for Amaphutha
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Solly Mahlangu for Mwamba Mwamba
Best Street Urban Music Album
AKA for Altar Ego
Best Sokkie Dans Album
Snotkop for Ek Laaik Van Jol
Best Adult Contemporary Album
Elvis Blue for Elvis Blue (2CD Special Edition)
Best Maskandi Album
Thokozani Langa for I-Protection Order
Best Kwaito Album
Big Nuz for Pound for Pound
Best Dance Album
Mi Casa for Mi Casa Music
Special Award: Best Selling Album
Loliwe by Zahara
Special Award: MTN Best Selling Mobile Music Download
Facebook by DJ Cleo
Newcomer of the Year
Zahara for Loliwe
Duo/Group of the Year
Mi Casa for Mi Casa Music
Male Artist of the Year
AKA for Altar Ego
Female Artist of the Year
Zahara for Loliwe
MTN Record of the Year
Mi Casa for These Streets
Album of the Year
Loliwe by Zahara
