Tyla, the international South African singing sensation, leads the pack with five nominations after the South African Music Awards unveiled the list of SAMA30 nominees, this morning at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.
For Tyla, her self-titled album, she was nodded in SAMPRA Album of the Year, Ukhozi FM Female Artist of the Year, SANTAM Newcomer of the Year and Best Pop Album categories as well as Best Collaboration for Water with Travis Scott.
The nominees event set the tone towards the milestone 30 years celebration of the most prestigious and coveted music award ceremony in South Africa, scheduled to take place on 2 November 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. With the theme Less Noise More Music, SAMA30 emphasises a renewed focus on artistry and creativity. The nominations berths are testament to the competitiveness and outstanding craftsmanship of the industry.
Hot on the heels of Tyla’s five nominations are Kabza De Small and Mthunzi, and Mbuso Khoza with three nodsrespectively. Kabza, the diminutive Amapiano maestro is in the running for Album of the Year and Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album for Isimo and Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year with Mthunzi for Isimo.
In the Ukhozi FM Female Artist of the Year category, Tyla for Tyla faces stiff competition from Brenda Mtambo for Sane, Lwah Ndlunkulu for Imizwa, Lordkez for Testament and Xolly Mcwango for Unusual.
The SANTAM Newcomer of the Year category attracted a substantial number of women as Tyla for Tyla, Lwah Ndlunkulu for Imizwa and Sykes for Most Wanted; take the battle to Die Piesangskille and Johan Balt for Almal Gly and Joliza for Bhacasoul Experience EP.
The SAMPRA Album of the Year category represents various genres with Amapiano stars Kabza De Small and Mthunzi for Isimo and Daliwonga for Dali Dali up against, pop princess Tyla for Tyla, faith music powerhouse Xolly Mncwango for Unusual and iconic isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for Soothe My Soul: Songs from our South African Church.
Tyla is nominated under the following categories:
Best Collaboration:
Burning Bush – Mörda and Thakzin
iPlan – Dlala Thukzin, Sykes and Zaba
Sgudi Sync – De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef and Eemohfeaturing Sipho Magudulela
Water – Tyla and Travis Scott
Imithandazo – Kabza De Small and Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush
Best Pop Album:
You Need Therapy – Mila Smith
Magic – Will Linley
23:23 – Paxton
Wake Up, It’s Morning – Matthew Mole
Tyla – Tyla
Ukhozi FM Female Artist of the Year:
Tyla – Tyla
Brenda Mtambo – Sane
Lwah Ndlunkulu – Imizwa
Lordkez – Testament
Xolly Mncwango – Unusual
SANTAM Newcomer of the Year:
Sykes – Most Wanted
Lwah Ndlunkulu – Imizwa
Tyla – Tyla
Die Piesangskille and Johan Balt – Almal Gly
Joliza – Bhacasoul Experience EP
SAMPRA Album of the Year:
Isimo – Kabza De Small and Mthunzi
Tyla – Tyla
Dali Dali – Daliwonga
Soothe My Soul: Songs from our South African Church – Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Unusual – Xolly Mncwango
SAMA30 is sponsored by Motsepe Foundation, Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, SABC1, Santam, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, SABC Radio, Sampra, Capasso and YouTube. The SAMA30 gala event is scheduled to take place on 2 November 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand.
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(Pictures: Alfa Destiny)