1st Annual Music on the Hill Awards (MOTHAs)

The Music on the Hill Awards (MOTHAs) presents the 1st Annual Music on the Hill Awards (MOTHAs) to recognize, celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in the South African music industry. Proudly sponsored by Olivia Cosmetics and presented by numerous agencies and organizations. 

The Music on the Hill Awards (MOTHAs) are unique as they are the only awarding body in South Africa that will celebrate excellence of not only performers but also technical assist professionals such as producers, teachers, record labels, event organizers etc. 

The Music on the Hill Awards (MOTHAs) are founded by and overseen by Awarded-Music Promoter and Author Mr. Innocent Shezi of Shezi Entertainment (Pty) Ltd. 

The vast categories of the MOTHAs are unlike any other music presentation that has been seen before in South Africa 

FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES

GENERAL TOP 7 CATEGORY

1. ARTIST OF THE YEAR

2. ALBUM OF THE YEAR

3. SONG OF THE YEAR

4. BEST MALE ARTIST

5. BEST FEMALE ARTIST

6. BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

7. BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

AFRO-POP

1. BEST AFRO POP ARTIST

2. BEST AFRO POP ALBUM

3. BEST AFRO POP SINGLE

DANCE (AMAPIANO/HOUSE)

1. BEST DANCE ALBUM

2. BEST DANCE ARTIST

3. BEST DANCE SINGLE

4. BEST DANCE COLLABORATION

GOSPEL

1. BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

2. BEST GOSPEL ARTIST

3. BEST GOSPEL SINGLE

4. BEST GOSPEL COLLABORATION

5. BEST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL SINGLE

HIP HOP

1. BEST HIP HOP ARTIST

2. BEST HIP HOP ALBUM

3. BEST HIP HOP SINGLE

4. BEST HIP HOP COLLABORATION

JAZZ

1. BEST JAZZ ARTIST

2. BEST JAZZ ALBUM

3. BEST JAZZ SINGLE

POP

1. BEST POP ARTIST

2. BEST POP ALBUM

3. BEST SINGLE

ROCK

1. BEST ROCK ARTIST

2. BEST ROCK ALBUM

3. BEST ROCK SINGE

R&B

1. BEST R&B ARTIST

2. BEST R&B ALBUM

3. BEST R&B SINGLE

TRADITIONAL

1. BEST TRADITIONAL ALBUM

2. BEST TRADITIONAL ARTIST

3. BEST TRADITIONAL SINGLE

4. BEST TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE

EXTENDED OPEN FIELD

1. BEST DUO/GROUP

2. BEST PRODUCED ALBUM

3. BEST LIVE ALBUM

4. BEST MUSIC EVENT

5. BEST ARTIST MANAGER

6. BEST MUSIC PROMOTER/PUBLICIST

7. BEST SONGWRITER

8. BEST RECORDING STUDIO

9. BEST RECORDING LABEL

10. BEST MUSIC EDUCATOR

11. BEST REGGAE SINGLE

12. BEST MUSIC VIDEO

13. BEST CLASSICAL SINGLE

14. BEST SCORING IN A FILM/SERIES OR TELEVISION SPECIAL

15. BEST MUSIC RADIO STATION

16. BEST MUSIC BROADCASTER

SPECIAL AWARDS *Not submitted for* 

1. LEGEND AWARD

2. SHINE BRIGHT AWARD

The presentation of these categories will also encourage the creativity and production of works that can qualify in these fields ensuring to strengthen the South African music industry and providing a platform for those in the business to be seen and acknowledged. 

AWARDS, CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS

Each nominee will receive a medal of Nomination, certificate and will be regarded for their entire career as MOTHA Nominated. Contributing individuals on more than forty-percent (40%) of a nominated project may  also apply for a certificate after the main award ceremony has been held.

The winners of each category will receive a trophy, certificate of winning and various prizes from relevant  sponsors and partners of the Music On The Hill Awards which will be announced closer to the event. Contributing individuals on a winning project may apply for a certificate of ‘Contributing on a winning Project’ 

Certificates and medals will be issued one month after the main awards and will be mailed to all who applied.

For more information and to access forms: https://linktr.ee/MOTHAs alternatively email musiconthehillawards@gmail.com 

WE ARE THE MUSIC ON THE HILL AWARDS - CELEBRATING AND HONORING EXCELLENCE IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC INDUSTRY