What a night for Shekhinah at the 24th edition of SA Music Awards (SAMAs)!
Shekhinah bossed the show on Saturday night, walking away with three gongs at the 24th annual South African Music Awards (Samas) on Saturday night.
The singer-songwriter was the most nominated act at this year’s awards, with six nominations for her debut album Rose Gold.
As far most awards go, she was beaten by Joyous Celebration, who were the biggest winners on the night. The gospel group won four awards, all of which were a direct result of sales.
OMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
Best Selling Digital Artist of the Year – Joyous Celebration Volume 21 Heal Our Land by Joyous Celebration
Sampra Highest Airplay of the Year – Akanamali by Sun El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto
Best Traditional Faith Music Album – Andile kaMajola Chapter 8 Sekwanele by Andile kaMajola
Best African Indigenous Gospel Album – Samson Aphi Amandla Akho by Vuma Zion
Best Kwaito Album – Highly Flavoured by Busiswa
Best Afro Pop Album – 20 by Mafikizolo
Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album – Skepe by Jo Black
Best Pop Album – The Beautiful Madness by Tresor
Samro Highest Airplay of the Year Composer’s Award – Akanamali by Sun El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto composed by Sanele T Sithole
Congratulations to Sun – El Musician ft Samthing Soweto – Akanamali on winning SAMPRA Highest Airplay. You had many people singing your song in traffic, at work or even when spring cleaning! #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/xdNNFfnIt5
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
International Achievement Award – Shashika Mooruth
Best Rock Album – Selfmedikasie by Fokofpolisiekar
Best Hip Hop Album – Yellow by Shane Eagle
The Best Hip Hop Album goes to Shane Eagle – Yellow . Your Album is too clean👌. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/1udOqh4bgo
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Best Dance Album – King Zamar by Lady Zamar
Lady Zamar – King Zamar got us off our chairs and had us dancing on our feet non-stop. Big ups on your win for Best Dance Album #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/Xo09pQIpiu
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Best Maskandi Album – 6 to 6 by Abafana Baka Mgqumeni
The winner for Best Maskandi is Abafana Baka Mgqumeni – 6 to 6 . Thank you for bringing heat to traditional music. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/IA4p9N3Iec
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Newcomer of the Year – Rose Gold by Shekhinah
When you come in with a bang we have to acknowledge you, shout out to the #SAMA24 Newcomer of the Year winner Shekhinah for bringing that new new! #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/9fuWkeCG7b
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Duo or Group of the Year – 20 by Mafikizolo
Teamwork makes the dreamwork, Congratulations to the Duo/Group of the year Mafikizolo. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/8J8ndkrUH5
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Female Artist of the Year – Rose Gold by Shekhinah
Yaaassss wena Mo’ghel! Congratulations to Shekhinah on your win for Female Artist of the Year #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/B7m7bJBhB6
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Male Artist of the Year – I Am Music by Prince Kaybee
“It’s a party over here, shake it for the man of the year”. Congratulations to Prince Kaybee for winning the Award for Male Artist of the Year. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/RY6f19b8RT
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Album of the Year – Rose Gold by Shekhinah
A whole album of 🔥🔥🔥! Congratulations to Shekhinah for winning Album of the Year for her album Rose Gold. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/NxG07aTd7S
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018
Record of the Year – Omunye by Distruction Boyz
*dramatic drumroll* 🥁🥁🥁 Your votes are in… Your votes have been counted… Your votes have given the #SAMA24 Record of the Year to Distruction Boyz FT Benny Maverick & Dladla Mshunqisi – OMUNYE Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/tXBlIvMtMM
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 2, 2018