SAMAs announce 2024 nominees for public voting

The Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year category is dominated by amapiano anthems, including ‘IPlan’ by Dlala Thukzin, ‘Imithandazo’ by Mthunzi and Kabza De Small, and ‘Sgudi Snyc’ by De Mthuda featuring Da Muziqal Chef and Eemoh.

Tyla’s ‘Water’ has made waves worldwide, while Tyler ICU’s ‘Mnike’ sparked a viral dance challenge. Amapiano star Lowsheen has also made a strong showing, with two nominations in the Music Video of the Year category for ‘Thula’ and ‘Uthando Lwakho’, both collaborations with Master KG. The category also showcases a diverse range of genres, with nominees including the late AKA, Nasty C, Mörda, Oscar Mbo, Blxckie, and Lwah Ndlunkulu.

“It is with great pride that I salute all the artists who have been shortlisted as nominees for Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RAV Music Video of the Year awards,” RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said. “Artist recognition is an important and significant pat on the back, and we continue this tradition in our 30th year of existence. It is beautiful to see how music and artists have evolved over the years. I would like to encourage music lovers to play their part by voting for their favourites – what good is an award ceremony without the input of the fans? We look forward to a memorable SAMA as we mark 30 years of existence and so the journey has begun towards the celebration.”

The two categories are open for public voting. To vote, SMS the code of a preferred artist to 33485 and stand a chance to win R 30 000.  

Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year

• (RY01) ‘Mnike’ – Tyler ICU & Tumelo ft. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipa 808, Ceeka RSA &Tyron Dee
• (RY02) ‘iPlan’ – Dlala Thukzin ft. Zaba and Sykes
• (RY03) ‘Imthandazo’ – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi  ft. Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush
• (RY04) ‘Awukhuzeki’ – DJ Stokie ft. Omit St, Sobzeen & Zeenhle
• (RY05) ‘Sgudi Snyc’ – De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef, Eemoh ft. Sipho Magudulela
• (RY06) ‘Water’ – Tyla
• (RY07) ‘Izenzo’ – Bassie and Aymos ft. T-Man SA
• (RY08) ‘Imnandi Lento’ – Mellow & Sleazy, Sjavas Da Deejay, TitoM ft. Tman Xpress
• (RY09) ‘Hamba Juba’ – Lady Amar, Cici, Murumba Pitch and JL SA
• (RY10) ‘Paris’ – Mthandeni SK ft. Lwah Ndlunkulu
• (RY11) ‘Isgubhu’ – Sam Deep, Njelic and Aymos
• (RY12) ‘Masithokoze’ – DJ Stokie and Eemoh
• (RY13) ‘iMpumelelo’ – Sam Deep, Eemoh ft. Da Muziqal Chef
• (RY14) ‘Umbayimbayi’ – Inkabi Zezwe
• (RY15) ‘Dubula’ – HarryCane, Master KG and DJ Latimmy ft. Eemoh
• (RY16) ‘Nhliziyo Yami eKhala Kakhulu’ – Thabza Tee ft. Tman Xpress
• (RY17) ‘Gangnam Style’ – Mas Musiq & Daliwonga ft. DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small
• (RY18) ‘Horns In The Sun’ – DJ Kent ft Mo-T, Mörda, Brenden Praise
• (RY19) ‘Funk 55’ – Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo & Zee Nxumalo ft. Ceeka RSA and Chley
• (RY20) ‘Nana Thula’ – Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft. Njelic

RiSA Audio and Visual Music Video of the Year

• (MY01) ‘Ngixolele’ – BUSTA 929 ft. Boohle
• (MY02) Water’ – Tyla
• (MY03) ‘Mnike’ – Tyler ICU & Tumelo ft. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipa 808, Ceeka RSA &Tyron Dee
• (MY04) ‘Awukhuzeki’ – DJ Stokie ft. Omit St, Sobzeen & Zeenhle
• (MY05) ‘Kulula’ – MaWhoo, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small
• (MY06) ‘Hamba Juba’ – Lady Amar, Cici, Murumba Pitch and JL SA
• (MY07) ‘iPlan’ – Dlala Thukzin ft. Zaba and Sykes
• (MY08) ‘Sengizwile’ – Mas Musiq ft. Aymos & Young Stunna
• (MY09) ‘iMpumelelo’ – Sam Deep, Eemoh ft. Da Muziqal Chef
• (MY10) ‘Last Call’ – Will Linley
• (MY11) ‘Mina Nawe’ – Soa Mattrix & Mashudu ft. Happy Jazzman & Emotionz DJ
• (MY12) ‘Sgudi Snyc’ – De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef, Eemoh ft. Sipho Magudulela
• (MY13) ‘Sosh Plata Remix’ – Loatinover Pounds ft. 25K & Thapelo Ghutra
• (MY14) ‘Mohigan Sun’ – MÖRDA - ft. Oscar Mbo, Murumba Pitch
• (MY15) ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’ – AKA & Nasty C
• (MY16) ‘Ronda’ – Blxckie
• (MY17) ‘Ngiyamthanda’ – MaWhoo & Master KG ft. Lowsheen
• (MY18) ‘Thula’ – Lowsheen, Master KG & Nkosazana Daughter
• (MY19) ‘Ngiyeza’ – Lwah Ndlunkulu
• (MY20) ‘Uthando Lwakho’ – Lowsheen, Master KG & Basetsana