22nd South African Music Awards

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22nd South African Music Awards
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DateJune 4, 2016 (2016-06-04)
Location Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre,
Durban, South Africa
Country South Africa
Hosted by
Most awards Nathi (6)
Most nominations Riky Rick (5)
Website http://samusicawards.co.za   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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The 22nd Annual South African Music Awards was held on 4 June 2016 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa and was hosted by Somizi Mhlongo and Thando Thabethe. [1] [2] The nominees were announced on 21 April 2016 with Nathi, Emtee, Zonke Dikana, and Riky Rick topping the list with four nominations each. [3] Nathi garnered the most awards with five while Black Coffee came closest by claiming four awards. [4] [5]

Contents

Performers

Winners and nominees

Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold. [6]

  • Big Nuz For the Fans
    • Desmond & The Tutus – Enjoy Yourself
    • Witness The Funk – Finding Nomusa
    • Marcus Wyatt & The ZAR Jaz Orchestra – One Night in the Sun
    • Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar – Cotton Candy
  • VII Tresor
    • Overdrive – Can Skylark
    • Pop: The Mix Tape – Lakota Silva
    • The Way Back – Loki Rothman
    • Shaded SoulVincent Bones
  • My Hartjie – Karlien van Jaarsveld
    • Stop, Wag, Bly Nog ’n BietjieBrendan Peyper
    • In My Blood – Pierre Rossouw
    • Vuurbestand – Suzanne
    • Sit Vanaand op Herhaal – Vaughan Gardiner
  • Êrens in die Middel van Nêrens Elvis Blue
    • Pêrel vir ’n KroonAndriëtte
    • Sing Afrikaner SingBok van Blerk
    • Hierde Hande – Neil Somers
    • Sonde – Stiaan Reynierse
  • Ubuntu – The Common String Dizu Plaatjies
    • Busisiwe – Tribute to the African Heroines – Jessica Mbangeni
    • Sekusile – Kabomo
    • Mudzimu Washu – L’wei Netshivhale
    • Soul Therapy – Thiwe
  • La Vie Est Belle/Life is Beautiful Petite Noir
    • Ja. Nee. Lekker (Deluxe)Die Heuwels Fantasties
    • Rabulapha! – Moonchild Sanelly
    • Serpente Masjien – Sannie Fox
    • In Threes – The Plastics
  • BuyelekhayaNathi
    • Country Girl – Zahara
    • Do What You Love – The Muffinz
    • Imbewu – Olwethu
    • Work of Heart – Zonke
  • For The FansBig Nuz
    • North Coast Vibe – Mzansi
    • Believe – Dbn Nyts
    • Immortal Vol. 3 – Kabelo Mabalane
    • Game Changer – DJ Bongz
  • Pieces of MeBlack Coffee
    • Home Sweet HomeMi Casa
    • Original Copy – DJ Merlon
    • Cotton Candy – Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar
    • Tribal Soul Special Edition – Mobi Dixon
  • The Journey Begins – TYGC Family
    • True Worship 2015 – Worship House
    • Project 12 Praise Live – Worship House
    • Various Artists – Women in Praise
    • Ukhona Uthixo – Dumi Mkokstad
  • Spirit and LifeNtokozo Mbambo
    • To the Brave Ones – Mark Counihan
    • Redeemed to Worship – Mahalia Buchanan
    • Endless Anthem – 24 Skies
    • Santified in His Presence – Benjamin Dube
  • IchakijanaImithente
    • Gabi Gabi – Buselaphi
    • Bazali Bami – Shwi Nomtekhala
    • Khuzeka MshanaThokozani Langa
    • Woze Durban – Phuzekhemisi
  • One Night in the Sun (Jazz Orchestra)Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR
    • World MusicBokani Dyer
    • Listening to the Ground – Nduduzo Makhathini
    • Homecoming – Benjamin Jephta Quintet
    • Bhekiwise – Amandla Freedom Ensemble
  • Love Language Wouter Kellerman
    • Mintirho ya SJ KhosaOrchestra – KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Guy ButteryGuy Buttery
    • Christoph & Sebastian – Cape Consort
    • Heartland – Deep South
  • Live at Emperor's PalaceJimmy Dludlu
    • Santified in His Presence – Benjamin Dube
    • Spirit and Life – Ntokozo Mbambo
    • Krone 2 – Krone
    • Friends in Praise – Neyi & Omega
  • Country GirlZahara
    • To The Brave Ones – Mark Counihan
    • Home Sweet HomeMi Casa
    • Work of Heart – Zonke
    • Serpente Masjien – Sannie Fox
  • Pieces of MeBlack Coffee
    • Home Sweet Home – Mi Casa
    • Stop, Wag, Bly Nog ’n Bietjie – Brendan Peyper
    • Work of Heart – Zonke
    • One Night in the Sun – Marcus Wyatt & the ZAR Jazz Orchestra
  • "Do Like I Do (Remix)"DJ Sliqe
    • "Baddest Remix" – AKA
    • "Bheka Mina Ngedwa Amplified" – The Fraternity
    • "My Sugar" – Mobi Dixon
    • "Never Let Me Go (Remix)" – Mobi Dixon

Special Awards

Amstel Record of the Year (Public Vote)
International Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Awards

Sales and Downloads Awards

Best Selling Album
Best Selling DVD
Best Overall Music Download
Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
Best Selling Full-Track Download
Highest Radio Airplay of the Year (SAMPRA)
Highest Radio Airplay Composers’ Award (SAMRO)
Best Selling Digital Download Composers’ Award (CAPASSO)

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