#SAMA28 announces top ten in public voting categories

The public has spoken and the last standing #SAMA28 finalists for the public voted categories have been announced. The Record of the Year and Music Video of the year categories are sponsored by TECNO mobile.

The finalists that will go head-to-head in the prestigious TECNO Record of the Year, TECNO Music Video of the Year and SAMPRA Artist of the Year categories are:

TECNO Record of the Year(ROTY)

Abalele – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa feat. Ami Faku
Adiwele – Young Stunna feat. Kabza De Small
Asibe Happy – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa feat. Ami Faku
Banyana – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU feat. Daliwonga, Sir Trill and Kabza De Small
Black And White – Nasty C and Ari Lennox
I’m With You – Matthew Mole
Osama – Zakes Bantwini and Kasango
Phakade Lami – Nomfundo feat. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
Umsebenzi Wethu – Busta 929 and Mpura feat. Zuma, Mr Jazziq, Lady Du and Reece Madlisa
Vula Mlomo – Musa Keys feat. Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi

TECNO Music Video of the Year (MVOTY)

Ghanama – Makhadzi feat. Prince Benza
Indlovu – DJ Zinhle feat. Lloyiso
Izolo – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU feat. Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca
Jola – De Mthuda feat Sino Msolo and Da Muziqal Chef
LiYoshona (Main Mix) – Kwish SA feat. Njelic, MalumNator and De Mthuda
Mmapula – Busta 929 feat. Mzu M
Nkulunkulu – Kamo Mphela
Phakade Lami – Nomfundo Moh feat. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
Summer Yo Muthi – Blaq Diamond
Yini Sdakwa – ThackzinDJ, Tee Jay and Sir Trill feat. Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana Daughter, Rascoe Kaos, Moscow and Mpura

SAMPRA Artist of the Year (AOTY)

AfroToniQ
A-Reece
Brandon Dhludhu
Emtee
Haksul MUZIQ
Jennifer Zamudio
Makhadzi
Millie Ngwalangwala
Musa Keys
Rodger KB

The illustrious #SAMA28 will honour the best in music across over 30 categories in Sun City on Sunday, 28 August 2022. Tickets for this much anticipated musical celebration are available for R395 for gallery seats, R795 for VIP seats and R495 for VIP After Party tickets. Tickets are available through www.ticketpros.co.za.

In addition to purchasing tickets, fans are encouraged to continue voting for their favourite TECNO ROTY, TECNO MVOTY, and SAMPRA AOTY by dialing *120*33121# and following the prompts. USSD charged at 1.50 per minute, free minutes do not apply. Voting lines will close at 9pm on 28 August 2022. Voting will also put fans in line to win a CAMON 19 Pro 5G device with an ultra-night portrait steady camera from Techno Mobile, proud sponsor of the SAMA28 Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories.

SAMPRA Chief Marketing Officer Tiyani Maluleke said: “Congratulations to all the nominees who have made it to the Top 10! As SAMPRA, we are incredibly proud to be part of this journey and we wish you all of the best”

Frank Qu, Head of Marketing in TECNO ZA said: “As proud sponsors of the Record of the Year and Music video of the Year awards, TECNO Mobile wishes to congratulate the top 10 nominees in these categories. This level of recognition is a great achievement in and of itself. Artistic expression is at the heart of South African culture; and as a brand that celebrates the pursuit of excellence and creativity; we are thrilled to be a part of an event that celebrates musical talent.”

Welcoming the news RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said: “After a competitive few weeks of campaigning, the cream of the crop have emerged in our public voting categories. As RiSA we commend these artists on the impeccable work that has earned them their place among the top ten. We urge music fans to use our SMS to continue voting for these artists. We wish them all the best and look forward to applauding them in Sun City where we hope to interact with fans as well.”

The SAMAs are organised by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), sponsored by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; SAMPRA; CAPASSO; White Star; TECNO, SAMRO; RAV; SABC Radio; TikTok; DRIP. SABC1 is the official broadcast partner.

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