Kabza De Small Leads SAMA27 With The Most Nominations. Kabza De Small real name Kabelo Petrus Motha has been hitting the industry for a while now releasing amapiano smash hits that continue to make history till date or as long as amapiano stays relevant. He is one of the amapiano pioneer that has created some ground breaking sounds to revolutionalise the amapiano sound. His work is recognised globally and the SAMA27 couldn’t help but recognise one our own.
Kabza De Small walked away with the most nominations after the South African Music Awards (SAMA27) finalists were announced on Wednesday night. His album I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust got the nomination after three categories: Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Best Amapiano Album. Once Upon A Time in Lockdown, his album collaboration with DJ Maphorisa (Scorpion Kings) also scored Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Amapiano Album bringing his tally to six nominations.
RiSA chief executive Nhlanhla Sibisi congratulated the nominees: “We are delighted with the calibre of nominees for SAMA27. This is a reflection of the music industry and the movers and shakers who made an impact in 2020/21, a very difficult period in which the industry had to deal with a crippling global pandemic. It was through music that life became bearable and for that we thank our artists who continue to redefine, reinvent and reimagine their business. We also wish to thank our hard-working panel of judges and the team at RiSA who facilitated the crucial judging process with great diligence and integrity. A special note of thanks to our sponsors and partners who have supported us this far. We extend our best wishes to all of the nominees and look forward to seeing who will emerge victorious in each category.”
Dichaba Phalatse, SABC video entertainment: marketing manager, commented: “SABC1 is excited to bring the most prestigious music awards in South Africa to millions of South Africans in a meaningful way, not only through the broadcast, but also through our shows such as Live AMP and RGB that will unpack the road to SAMA27.”
