The SATMA Awards organisers in association with the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture and SABC have revealed the list of Nominees for the 18th edition.
The nomination ceremony took place on Saturday, 30 September at the SABC Radio M1 Studio in Auckland Park.
The audience was treated to electrifying performances by renowned artists, including Singer Zuko, Amahle Miss Hilary, Amalethukuthula, Jeremiah Fyah Ises, and Jessica Mbangeni.
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SATMA Awards founder Dumisani Goba also paid tribute to the South African freedom fighter Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu.
A total of 136 nominees across 32 Categories were unveiled for the 18th SATMA Awards.
LIST OF 18TH ANNUAL SATMA AWARDS NOMINEES
BEST AFRO SOUL SONG NOMINEE
Vhudie – Tshinakaho
Olefied – Uzuyophela Ft Donald
Misskay – Chardnah Vatswari
Sbu Mbangeni – Akukho Lula
Nathi – ANGEKE
Eves Manxeba – ukukhanya
BEST AFRICAN JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP
DrumPIPO – Biakoye
Sandile Masilela – Simasouljah
Katalia Meno – Mashweu
Vusi Mkhize – Ngasha uthando
BEST REGGAE ARTIST/GROUP
Phumi Maduna – Awuza Yini
Blakka Yut – Thuli
Enock – Mama Africa
RASTAMAN NKHUSHU – LE GE O TUMILE
Chomza – Ma Oyi 0oyi
BEST TRADITIONAL PRAISE SINGER
Lizo Ndobe – Zanozuko!!!
Ndebele Alpha – Gadanga Ndimande
MULALO THE POET – Mahaya Ashu
Inqanawe Yangempela – izibongo za mawengani
BEST INDIGENOUS POET
Mnguni Prudence – Ngilibalele mma
Kwazi Nsele – Isimo Sasekhaya Ft Gatsheni.
SphaDaPoet Egcotjiwe – Umndeni Uyajika
Mosebjadi Monama – Ga Gesho Afrika
BEST MBHAQANGA ARTIST/GROUP
Ngomane Brothers – Isikhwele
Impumelelo – Khumbule’khaya
Ozakwabo – Khubalo labezitha
Mgonothi – Ngiyakwesaba
BEST UPCOMING ARTIST/GROUP
Sandile Masilela – Msanti Jive
Mamakie Motlogelwa – Kabelo
Xileyi na Makulis – Hi zondha hi valala
Thalaboliba ea Motete – Nka emoma
Flame Spitter – Promises
USgwili – Sawbona Sitha Sam
Dlulabedlala – Nditshintshikhaya
Blessa – Ndi murumiwa
Mjabulisi – Bo Girl
AMAHLE – ITHEMBALAMI
DaMabusa – Umama Owangizalayo
BEST TRADITIONAL ACAPELLA ARTIST/GROUP
Bergville Green Lovers – Khuluma Ungazibulali
Royal Messengers – uMndeni Wami
Stellenbosch United Brothers – Umunt’ Unjani
BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMMUNITY RADIO PRESENTER
DJ MA-OSH – TAMBO FM
Gabi Gabi – G-LIVE FM
DJ MASINDI – 7441 fm
Patricia Leputu – Radio turf 103.8fm
Gwajo Zungu -Zululand FM
Sutata – Lekoa Fm
Mr Mshosho Sibiya – iNanda FM
Silulami Dumza Dumezweni – Nkqubeko Fm
Sithembiso Mthethwa – Alex Fm
Phumzile Mlangeni – Kasie FM
Ngilozi Myeni Mdolomba – Nongoma FM
Sgwil’esbhazayo Sibiya – Maputaland FM
DEPARTMENT OF ART & CULTURE
Free State Department: Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation – Free State
Northern Cape Department: Sport, Arts and Culture ( DSAC) – Northern Cape
Eastern Cape Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (ECSRAC) – Eastern Cape
BEST PROVINCIAL CULTURAL AFFAIRS CHIEF DIRECTOR
Mqondisi Matikwane – Mpumalanga (DCSR)
Prince Hamnca – Gauteng (DSACR)
Morgan Mokwana – Limpopo (DSAC)
BEST TRADITIONAL OUTFIT
David Maimela – Cree Style Arts
Margaret Babedi – Maggymargs Designs
Aphelele Chonco – Up_Phelele
BEST TRADITIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
Londiwe Sishi (ibhinca_elimhlophe)
Philile Lethokuhle
King Nuba
Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya
Tinyiko ‘Miss Hilary’ Khoza
BEST TRADITIONAL COLLABORATION
Inkabi Zezwe – Umbayimbayi
Ithwasa Lenkansela Ft Indoni – Kawungondli
Zuko SA Ft Vusi Nova – Andikalibali
Katalia Ft Tau Sebata – Re Thopilwe
Mc Records Kzn Ft Mduduzi Ncube & Musiholiq – SHONAMALANGA
BEST SEPEDI ARTIST/GROUP
SEREMI CREW – HOMOLELA
Candy TsaMandebele – Rato Laka
Lehumo – Setimela
BEST TSHIVENDA ARTIST/GROUP
Vhudie – Tshinakaho
Blessa – Ndi murumiwa
Vha Venda Cultural Group – Magaraba
Elelwani Julia Nemakhavhani – Dandila
BEST XITSONGA ARTIST/GROUP
Mr post – Xinyori
Prince Rhangani – Vhavhavhumu
Misskay Chardnah – Vatswari
DR. JOE SHIRIMANI XA N’WA-MAGEZI
BEST NDEBELE ARTIST/GROUP
UNDZUNDZA NEENKHALI ZEBHOSA – Umtlhago Wemaplasini
Mas’lela – Sizingwenya
NGEZAKA DLAW’MBANA – SIYOBALEKELAPHI
Isumi Lamadoda Msana Kamani
BEST SIXHOSA ALBUM SATMA AWARDS NOMINEES
Zuko SA ft Vusi Nova – Andikalibali
Balungile Shezi – Ukuhleba
Sbu Mbangeni – Akukho Lula
NATHI – ANGEKE
BEST SETSWANA ARTIST/GROUP
Mamakie Motlogelwa – Kabelo
Nomtiti 9 – Seileng Seile
Thebe Arts Group – A Reyeng Bahurutshe
Boitumelo – Amme lotla nkamogela
MmaAusi – Chiba Le Kgomo
BEST SISWATI ARTIST/GROUP
Msa Lomshiyo – Muhle
King Sisonke – INTONTOLOZI
Lodanda Nemalangeni – Phumelebaleni
BEST INDIAN ARTIST/GROUP
Omesh Mohanpursad – Tera Naam… Hare Krishna
Yoji Cee – Aye More Saiyaan
Imran Aslam – Maa
BEST SESOTHO ARTIST/GROUP
Choko – Nthole Morwalo
Thota Kapa Mabaka – Ke Epa Pitso
Morusu – Mojolo
Mantsali Julia Hantsi – Kea moshwela
KHOLOKOE – MATHATA A LEFATSHE
BEST BOEREMUSIEK ARTIST/GROUP
Angelique Greffrath – Aan Die Maan Se Kant
Donovan de Buys – Waar Die Sabie Vloei
VoetStamp Sakie – Sakkie Voet Stamp
Hennie de Bruyn & Dei Kibakerels – Kalahari Skoffeltyd
BEST MASKANDI ARTIST/GROUP (TRADITIONAL/DIGITAL)
Inkos’yamagcokama – Home Alone
iNdoni – INGOMA YAMI
Imfez‚emnyama – Inyanda
Ithwasa Lenkansela ft Indoni – Kawungondli
Saliwa – ELAWINI LIKAMAGUMEDE
MOST VOTED SONG OF THE YEAR
Inkabi Zezwe – Umbayimbayi
Blessa – Ndi murumiwa
Menzi – Ngeke Ungiphathe
NATHI – ANGEKE
DR. JOE SHIRIMANI – XA N’WA-MAGEZI
MmaAusi – Chiba Le Kgomo
Yoji Cee – Aye More Saiyaan
Donovan de Buys – Waar Die Sabie Vloei
BEST TRADITIONAL RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
Willem Viljoen – Rsg
Bheka Mchunu & Bingelela Mpanza Ukhozi Fm
Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi – Lotus FM
Junior Letsoalo – Thobela Fm
Mafosi Chauke & Quinton Baloyi – Munghana Lonene Fm
Humbulani Nengovhela – Phalaphala Fm
Mr Riano Nduve/Joe Mpungo – X-K Fm
Gudl’abatshakazi (Gudla) – Umhlobo Wenene Fm
Tebogo “Tjh” Hotane – Motsweding Fm
Ntsoaki Motloung & Dikeledi Mageseni – Lesedi Fm
Mawaza Kabini – Kwekwezi Fm
Shakes Nkuna Ligwalagwala Fm
*To vote for your favourite SMS Nominee (CodeSATMA18 ) to 49495, SMS costs R1.50 [Free SMS’s do not apply].
