THE hosts of this year’s SAMAs have been announced.
Dynamic duo Bontle Modiselle and Lawrence Maleka are this year’s hosts.
Speaking to Daily Sun, Bontle said she’s excited.
“I’m incredibly excited to be part of the SAMAs. It comes full circle for me because I hosted the SAMA25 red carpet, so now to be on the main stage is mind blowing and to be trusted with this huge responsibility is humbling,” she said.
The Soweto-born dancer said this year’s awards will be memorable.
“Considering the times we are in, the SAMAs are a big medium and an honorary celebration of our musicians and talents that got people through the toughest of times. To do it next to a consummate professional, one of my favourite talents is a thrill. We meet together again and to be held, guided, supported and elevated by him is something I cherish. Let SAMA27 be beautiful and memorable, something that lightens up people’s lives in these tough times,” she said.
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Actor and presenter Lawrence told the People’s Paper that he’s grateful for the opportunity to host the awards.
“The work we do is magical, whether it’s music, television or the arts, we always hope it resonates with complete strangers that we reach out to,” he said.
Lawrence, who hosted etv’s music show with Bontle, said he’s excited to work with Bontle again.
“We have a big brother, little sister relationship and it has been great to rekindle it. We are bringing a show that will last two hours and help the nation forget about the space we are in,” he said.
“We will bring people to a place of laughter and happiness, a glimmer of hope to rejoice in the achievements of others. We are there to enhance what the technical crew has put together and celebrate artists who have helped provide a soundtrack to the moments in our lives.”
RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said they are delighted to have the pair as hosts of the SAMA27.
“We have total faith in them. They truly are the finest talent we have in South Africa right now. They bring a unique flavour and energy to the SAMA, which we believe will infuse excitement in our audiences. We look forward to seeing them in action,” she said.
