Kabza De Small Wins Big At The SAMAs. The 27th edition of the annual awards was aired on SABC1 on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The SAMA27 virtual show was recorded in a Johannesburg studio under strict Covid-19 level 4 lockdown protocols. Lawrence Maleka and Bontle Modiselle Moloi were the hosts for the evening, and made the stage experience as though there were actual artists and fans there.
Kabza De Small walked away as the night’s biggest winner. He walked away with a total of four awards, the biggest number by a single artist this year followed by DJ Maphorisa with three. His solo effort “Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust” earned him the male artist of the year gong; while his collaboration with DJ Maphorisa as Scorpion Kings earned them album of the year, duo or group of the year and best amapiano album for “Once Upon A Time In Lockdown”.
An award for Best Kwaito Album was Ama Roto EP by Reece Madlisa and Zuma. The duo haven’t been in the music industry for that long, however, their hardwork speaks for them. Apart from releasing music and doing gigs, the stars are also bagging awards.
Nhlanhla Sibisi, RiSA CEO said: “A big congratulations to the SAMA27 winners. They have carved their names into the history books of South African music, what a proud moment. “We at RiSA and SAMA strive to shine the light on local talent and will continue to do so. Even in the face of adversity and the devastating blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, the show had to go on and it did so well,” Sibisi said.
“SAMA27 has been a great success thanks to the support from our sponsors, partners and suppliers. The music industry itself and the general public of South Africa have also contributed immensely. Here’s to an even bigger SAMA28. Till then, be safe.”
