Xduppy is celebrating a major milestone in his music career after securing his first South African Music Awards (SAMAs) win this past weekend. The rising star was part of the team behind “Abantwana Bakho,” a collaboration by DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy and Kabza De Small, which also features Thatohatsi, Young Stunna and Nkosazana Daughter.
The achievement marks a significant moment for Xduppy, who continues to make a name for himself in the South African music scene. After years of watching the SAMAs from the sidelines, the musician can now proudly call himself a SAMA winner.
Taking to Instagram following the victory, Xduppy opened up about how much the achievement means to him. Reflecting on his journey, he wrote: “Never in my wildest dreams I thought I’d be here today, from watching the SAMAs to winning one is crazy.”
The musician went on to thank God, everyone who has played an important role in his career, as well as his fans and supporters who have continued to stand behind him.
“I’d like to thank God & everyone who played a huge role in my career, also the fans & supporters. I’m truly truly grateful so thank you & thank you Mzansi. 🙏🏼❤️ Love yall! 1st of many 🥇🌍,” he added.
The emotional celebration reflects just how meaningful the win is for Xduppy. Winning a SAMA is one of the biggest achievements for artists in South Africa, and for the young musician, the moment represents the progress he has made since the early stages of his career.
“Abantwana Bakho” has undoubtedly made a strong impact, bringing together some of the biggest and most exciting names in the South African music industry. The song’s impressive lineup, featuring Thatohatsi, Young Stunna and Nkosazana Daughter, has helped it connect with audiences and achieve significant recognition.
Xduppy was also present at the awards ceremony and had the honour of collecting the trophy on behalf of the artists involved in the winning song. Standing on that stage and accepting the award made the moment even more special as he represented the team behind the successful collaboration.
For Xduppy, this SAMA win is more than just an award – it is proof that his hard work is beginning to pay off. And if his own words are anything to go by, this is only the beginning. His declaration of “1st of many” suggests that the talented artist has his sights firmly set on achieving even greater things in the future.
