Full List of winners from the 23rd South African Music Awards
On Saturday May 27, 2017, the 23rd edition of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) held in Johannesburg and it was rapper, Kwesta that smiled home with the highest number of awards.
Kwesta smiled home with 4 plaques including the coveted Artiste of the year award. See the full list of winners below….
Best Duo-Group of the Year – Black Motion – Ya Badimo
Best Female Artist of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
Best Male Artist of the Year – Kwesta – Dakar II
Best Album of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
Best Maskandi Album – Khuzani – Inyoni yomthakathi
Classical Instrumental Album – Charl du Pleassis Trio – Baroqueswing Vol.II
Best Afro Pop Album – Vusi Nova – Vusi Nova
African Indigenous Gospel Album – Living In Christ Legends – Living In Christ Legends
Best Rock Album – Albert Frost – The Wakeup
Best Pop Album – GoodLuck – The Nature Within
Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album – Joshua na die Reen – Die Wereld Binne My
Best Rap Album – Kwesta – Darak II
Best Kwaito Album – Dr Malinga – Goodwill
Best Dance Album – Black Motion – Ya Badimo
Best Traditional Faith Music Album – Sprit of Praise – Spirit of Praise Vol.6
Highest Airplay of the Year – Ngud – Kwesta