SELF-PROCLAIMED king of amapiano, Kabza De Small and dance music DJ and producer, Morda are leading the South African Music Awards (Samas) with two wins each.
The Sama Industry Award winners were announced on Friday, 17 November, and they won the most awards.
Morda won Best Dance Album for Asante and Remix of the Year for Ndinovalo featuring Yallunder.
Kabza won Best Kwaito Album for Speak N Vrostaan with Kwesta and Best Produced Album for KOA II Part 1.
Late rapper AKA won Best Engineered Album for Mass Country, in collaboration with Robin Kohl and Itu.
Desire won the award for Best Alternative Album. He is also nominated for Album of the Year.
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Another first-time SAMA winner and nominee is Lloyiso, who bagged Best Pop Album of the Year.
Mkokstad took home the Best Traditional Faith Album brought to you by Motsweding FM for Overflow Gcwala Kimi, while Ntokozo Mbambo won Best Contemporary Faith Music Album for Lavish Worship.
Speaking about the winners, RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said they were celebrating with them.
“Our winners are always a reflection of the work that is put into their craft and the music industry as a whole. These artists, producers, writers and musical practitioners invest years into this moment, and we're so grateful that we are able to acknowledge and celebrate them for #SAMA29. This is just the beginning of the trajectories of their careers. We encourage them to continue to leave an undeniable mark on the South African music industry and the world. We commend you on your excellence,” he said.
The main awards will take place on Saturday, 18 November at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn Maine, Tshwane.
