The SA Music Awards

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Honouring a true SAMA cornerstone, @ShoMadjozi ! 🇿🇦 SAMA25: Newcomer & Female Artist of the Year 🏆 SAMA27: Best Traditional Album & Female Artist of the Year What’s your favourite song by Sho Madjozi?🚀 #SAMA32

@_matselela @elaineofficial_ Is a star, and always will be!💖

@TheSAMAs @elaineofficial_ She still is!

✨ Flashback to SAMA27 ✨ “You’re the One” by @elaineofficial_ wasn’t just a hit - it was the soundtrack of a moment. Crowned Most Streamed Song, her win stamped her as one of SA’s brightest voices, proving just how far her music had travelled. From playlists to awards, Elaine truly was the one. 💿💖 The full #SAMA31 nominee line-up drops 28 August, 6pm! #SAMA31 #Flashback #Elaine #MostStreamedSong #SAMALegends #SouthAfricanMusic

@ZonkeMusic doesn't just sing; she translates raw emotion into timeless classics. 🤎 From taking home Best African Adult Album for Ina Ethe (SAMA 18) and Give and Take Live (SAMA 20), to winning Best Female Artist of the year (SAMA 22), and Best R&B/Soul Album for L.O.V.E. (SAMA 25), her artistry is unmatched. But today, we are reflecting on the era that crowned her Female Artist of the Year at SAMA22. What’s your favourite song by Zonke? #SAMA32

A mother’s love is the most beautiful melody. 🎶🌷 Today we spotlight the deeply personal tributes SA’s finest wrote for their own moms: 🕊️ @Aymos_shili – Mama ❤️ @Nasty_CSA C – UOK 👑 @Sjava_atm – Mama 💐 Unathi – A Mother's Love Happy Mother’s Day to the queens! If your love for her was a melody, what would it be?🥺💖 #SAMA32

Happy Birthday to the incomparable @elaineofficial_ ! 🎈💜🇿🇦 For years, she has been the soundtrack to our late nights and healing journeys, connecting with us through song for every riff and run in life. 7x Platinum: The record-breaking success of ‘You’re the One’. SAMA31: She won Best R&b/Soul Album for her debut album ‘Stone Cold Heart’. Let's show our shining star some love today! 👇 What’s the Elaine song you constantly have on repeat? 🤍 #SAMA32

Here… a 2025 SA Music Awards judge and Best Dance Album guest presenter in a couple of frames with cool Pitorians at #SAMA31. 😎 #FlashBackFriday

Halala King Tha! 👑 Happy 50th Birthday to the legendary @thandiswamazwai! 🇿🇦 A true icon, from Zabalaza to Sankofa. 🏆 What is your all-time favourite track? Drop it below! 👇 #SAMA32

This Human Rights Day, we honour the the victims of the Sharpeville Massacre & the SA legends whose anthems united us. 🇿🇦🎶 Clegg, @wouterkellerman , @thandiswamazwai , Lira, and Msaki. Join us in remembrance: samusicawards.co.za/rhythms-of-rem… #SAMA32

Spotlighting SAMA16 Lifetime Achievement recipient, the legendary @JohnnyCleggReal . 🕊️ Over 40 years, he became our ultimate cultural bridge. His iconic ‘Asimbonanga’ didn't just sing of a better tomorrow—it played a role in SA's musical history. 🇿🇦 #SAMA32

@TheReal_25K @TheSAMAs I shot this 25K receiving his award

❤️ The Rhythm of The Heart – An Evolution of SA Love Songs ❤️ From the bold declarations of the Kwaito era to the effortless swag of House and Amapiano, our artists haven't just sung about love; they’ve documented the heartbeat of a nation. We’ve moved from the days of "Sweety Lavo" to the era of "Shela" but one thing remains unchanged: the power of a South African love song to articulate the unspoken. Read full blog now for more on the rhythm of SA’s heartbeat: samusicawards.co.za/the-rhythm-of-… #SAMA32

As SAMA, our love is expressed through music, and this year we are testing your karaoke knowledge! We all know the chorus, but do you know the title? From the wedding classics that raised us to the modern hits that define us, South African love songs are in a league of their own. Here is your challenge: Guess the song in the comments and tag the person you would sing this to below! 👇🏾 Let’s see who truly knows their music. No Googling allowed! Ready? Let’s go! #SAMA32

32 Tracks. 3 Decades. One Heartbeat🇿🇦 The SAMA32 Love mixtape features 32 timeless tracks that trace the evolution of South African romance from the 90s right up to 2026. We are talking about the anthems that defined weddings, the ballads that healed heartbreaks, and the beats that started new love on the dancefloor. Every artist on this list is part of the SAMA family—nominees, winners, and icons who have graced our stage. From 2000s Afro-pop to modern Rock this mix carries the heartbeat of the nation. 32 Songs. 32 Years of Rhythm. One Vibe. 🎧 Listen to the full mixtape now: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #SAMA32

Love Sounds Better When It’s A Duet. 🎶❤️ This Month of Love, SAMA32 is tuning into the heartbeats behind the music, celebrating the kindred spirits who prove that love and music are the ultimate duet. From the tender soul of R&B to the poetic flow of Hip Hop, these artists share more than just a life together, they share a beautiful, unshakeable vision. ❤️ @ItsPriddyUgly & @BontleModiselle - ‘Young Love’ ❤️ @Nadia_nakai & @akaworldwide - ‘Dangerous’ ❤️ Mörda & @DJZinhle - ‘Woza’ ❤️ @ReasonHD & Gigi Lamayne - ‘Bestie’ Celebrating the music we love and the legacy of romance. Read more on the Rhythm of Romance here: samusicawards.co.za/timeless-south… #SAMA32

Music is more than melody; it is memory. The South African Music Awards exists for a purpose far greater than a single night of celebration. To the stars of the SAMAs: you have given us excellence that will echo forever. To the new voices of SAMA32, we look forward to welcoming you aboard. #SAMA32

From the soulful depths of @elaineofficial_ to the soaring spirit of Takie Ndou; from the rhythmic pulse of Mpho Wav to the classical mastery of @PeterAuret, honouring the timeless legacy of the legendary Solly Moholo—SAMA31 celebrated the full spectrum of our musical heritage. These recipients didn't just create; they conquered. They came to claim their trophies, proving that true artistry is always backed by action. Your walk toward SAMA recognition starts with a single click today. SAMA32 entries are still open, but the window is closing. Don’t watch the next ceremony wishing you had submitted your music. SAMA32 could be your moment. ⏳ SAMA32 entries close: 6 February 2026 at 23:59. 🎶 Submit your body of work via the link: samusicawards.co.za/about/ #SAMA32

Solly Moholo’s representatives stepped forward to collect his Lifetime Achievement Award, honouring a legacy that will live forever. Legends leave their mark, history remembers their names. Now SAMA32 calls for the next group of game changers that will stand the test of time. The stage is set. The categories are open. Your legacy starts with an entry. Will we be calling your name next? 📅 SAMA32 entries close: 6 February 2026 🎶 Submit your body of work: samusicawards.co.za/about/ #SAMA32

Unati Gwija, SAMA Spokesperson, laid it all out: your entry into SAMA32 starts with a simple click. For SAMA32, we are looking for those ready to back their talent with action. From Amapiano to Afro-Pop, Gospel to Gqom, and everything in between SAMA32 is celebrating the full spectrum of South African sound. We have opened the floor with 38 distinct categories, ensuring that every beat, lyric, and melody has a place to be recognised. SAMA32 entries have been extended. 📅 New Closing Date: 6 February 2026. 🎶 Submit your body of work via the link below: samusicawards.co.za/about/ #SAMA32